James, Lakers, minus Davis, fend off Timberwolves 112-104

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) dunks as Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards (1),Malik Beasley (5) and Karl-Anthony Towns (32) watch in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns, left, and Jarred Vanderbilt (8) defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards, right, collides with Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) as he lays up in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. Edwards, who led the Timberwolves with 27 points, was called for an offensive foul. The Lakers won 112-104. James led the Lakers with 30 points. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards, left, lays up knocking over Los Angeles Lakers' Alex Caruso, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota Timberwolves' Malik Beasley, left, dives as he and Los Angeles Lakers' Dennis Schroder (17) chase the loose ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio, left, drives around Los Angeles Lakers' Dennis Schroder in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) lays up to score as Minnesota Timberwolves' Jarred Vanderbilt (8) looks on in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Lakers won 112-104.James scored 30 points. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels (3) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Lakers won 112-104. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)