The Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers have had some memorable matchups in recent years -- and Anthony Edwards has usually been in the middle of the moments people remember most. Even though the Timberwolves star was sidelined with a hamstring strain for Wednesday's meeting between the two Western Conference teams, he managed to make an impact from the bench.

The Lakers also had marquee players in street clothes, with LeBron James , Luka Doni , Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent inactive. As a result, the team rolled out a less familiar starting five -- including forward Jake LaRavia in his second straight start.

LaRavia, drafted 19th by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2022 and traded to the Memphis Grizzlies on draft night, was later moved to the Sacramento King

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