Photos: Lakers vs. Timberwolves in season opener

Lakers forward Ryan Kelly and Timberwolves forward Adreian Payne battle for a rebound in the first half Wednesday night at Staples Center.

Lakers forward Ryan Kelly and Timberwolves forward Adreian Payne battle for a rebound in the first half Wednesday night at Staples Center.

(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Oct. 28, 2015 12 AM PT

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Photos from the Lakers’ 112-111 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Lakers guard Kobe Bryant celebrates after making a three-pointer against the Timberwolves in the first half Wednesday night at Staples Center. Bryant was just three of 13 from long range as the Lakers lost, 112-111.

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Nick Young

Lakers forward Nick Young celebrates after making a three-pointer against the Timberwolves at the end of the first quarter Wednesday night at Staples Center.

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Lakers on short end in season opener after blowing big lead

Lakers center Roy Hibbert tries to save the ball from going out of bounds in front of Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32).

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Brandon Bass, Kevin Martin, Nick Young

Lakers forward Brandon Bass blocks a shot by Timberwolves guard Kevin Martin but Nick Young was called for a foul on the play.

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Ricky Rubio, D'Angelo Russell

Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell fouls Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio on a drive to the basket in the first half of a game Oct. 28.

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Lakers rookie D'Angelo Russell starts, doesn't finish in loss to Timberwolves

Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell drives against Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio in the third quarter on Wednesday night at Staples Center.

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Lakers falter in the fourth quarter and fall to Timberwolves, 112-111

Lakers center Roy Hibbert gets hit in the face as he is fouled by Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng in the third quarter.

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Kobe Bryant, Andrew Wiggins

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant dribbles past Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins in the fourth quarter.

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