The Los Angeles Lakers opened their preseason with a 124-107 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, with stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis sitting out for rest. Coach JJ Redick cited their workload with Team USA at the Paris Olympics and training camp as the reason for their absence. This created opportunities for other players on the roster, with Austin Reaves and Dalton Knecht leading the team with 16 points each. Max Christie also impressed with 11 points and six rebounds. D’Angelo Russell and Gabe Vincent also scored in double figures. The Lakers experimented with small-ball lineups due to several players being sidelined with injuries. Redick expressed excitement for his first game as head coach and focused on preparing the team for the preseason. Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle did not play for the Timberwolves, who saw strong performances from Rob Dillingham, Josh Minott, and Luka Garza off the bench. Both teams will face off again on Sunday at Acrisure Arena.
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