Gary Trent took a pass from Kevin Garnett for the last of those points, then landed awkwardly and turned his left ankle. Trent crumpled to the court, and there was a timeout called with 8:50 remaining in the first period.
No Smith. Now, no Trent.
Could the Wolves maintain their energy against a force as irresistible as Shaq, Kobe Bryant and the rest of these Lakers?
Answer: yes.
Reason: Kevin Garnett.