Los Angeles ? The Minnesota Timberwolves claimed the biggest win in franchise history with their best player watching from the bench.

And it was driving Kevin Garnett crazy.

With Garnett on the sideline after fouling out early in overtime on a questionable call, the Timberwolves made seven free throws in the final 24.3 seconds to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers, 114-110, Thursday night and take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.

“It was miserable, knowing I couldn’t come out there and help my team,” Garnett said. “I thought of other ways to help out, motivate, help the guys get over the edge.

“I was going to be a T-Wolves cheerleader without the skirt and pom-poms.”

Garnett had 33 points, 14 rebounds, four assists and four blocked shots before fouling out in the first 12 seconds of overtime. He had a hand on Robert Horry’s back while defending an inbounds play, and Horry appeared to flop to the floor.