Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes up for a reverse layup against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center on November 9, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Evan Gole/NBAE via Getty Images)
Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers
Michael Beasley #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves attempts a shot against Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on November 9, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Evan Gole/NBAE via Getty Images)
Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers
Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives past Wes Johnson #4 of the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center on November 5, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers
Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers
Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers
Darko Milicic #31 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots over Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on November 9, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers
Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers
Wes Johnson #4 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots against Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on November 9, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Evan Gole/NBAE via Getty Images)
Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers
Michael Beasley #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves goes up for a shot against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on November 9, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Evan Gole/NBAE via Getty Images)
Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers
Kevin Love #42 of the Minnesota Timberwolves goes to the basket against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on November 9, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Evan Gole/NBAE via Getty Images)
Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers
Sebastian Telfair #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles past Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on November 9, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Evan Gole/NBAE via Getty Images)
Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers
Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles to the basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center on November 9, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Evan Gole/NBAE via Getty Images)
Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers
Derek Fisher #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers is introduced in the starting lineups before taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center on November 9, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Evan Gole/NBAE via Getty Images)
Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers
Ron Artest #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers stretches before taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center on November 9, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Evan Gole/NBAE via Getty Images)
Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers
Wes Johnson #4 of the Minnesota Timberwolves goes up for a shot against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on November 9, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Evan Gole/NBAE via Getty Images)
Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers
Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands during the performance of the National Anthem before taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center on November 9, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Evan Gole/NBAE via Getty Images)
Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers
Former NBA players Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Norm Nixon share a few words before a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on November 9, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Evan Gole/NBAE via Getty Images)