three blocked shots and one steal in 38 minutes. He scored 11 points in the final seven minutes to help lift the Lakers to victory.

Counting his late assist to Rui Hachimura, Davis was directly responsible for 13 of the Lakers’ 18 points after subbing back into the game with 7:09 left.

Hachimura played with a ferocity and aggressiveness that he didn’t consistently display last season, finishing with 18 points on 7-of-14 shooting.

The Lakers had three more offensive rebounds (15-12) and nine fewer turnovers (7-16) than the Timberwolves, helping give them a 10 field-goal attempted advantage (95-85) while only taking two fewer free throws (25-27).

LeBron finished with 16 points, five rebounds and four assists.

Austin Reaves (12 points, nine rebounds, four assists) and Jaxson Hayes (10 points, four rebounds) also scored

in double figures.

LeBron and Bronny made history in the second quarter when they checked into the game together with four minutes left in the first half. They played 2½ minutes on the court together.

The Timberwolves were led by Anthony Edwards’ 27 points, six rebounds and three assists.