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Nov
28
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Minnesota Timberwolves (3-10)
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Los Angeles Lakers (3-12)
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The Lakers and Timberwolves face off for the first time this season in a matchup few will mistake for a meeting of juggernauts. Expect the ineptitude to focus on the defensive side of the court. The only NBA team worse defensively than Minnesota is the Lakers. While no other team in the NBA allows more than 107.2 per game, the Wolves are surrendering 109.7 and the Lakers check in at 110.8.

The Wolves have had the Lakers' number lately, and they took three of four last season's series. They did so in spectacular fashion, winning those three games by a combined 69 points. There is, however, good news for Lakers fans. Kevin Love and Kevin Martin combined for 193 points in the series, a ridiculous 48.3 per game. Fortunately for the Lakers Love is in Cleveland and Martin is down with a wrist injury.

That still leaves a few challenges for the Lakers. Ricky Rubio averaged 8 points, 10 assists, and 7...
Nov
27
by LALakersFan4Life at 12:43 PM
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We miss you, Golden Throat.
Nov
27
by LALakersFan4Life at 1:32 AM
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Nov
26
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Nov
26
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Memphis Grizzlies (12-2)

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Los Angeles Lakers (3-11)

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The Grizzlies have already won the first head-to-head game this season, a 107-102 victory on November 11th despite 28 points, 7 boards, and 6 assists from Kobe Bryant and despite all starters scoring at least 12 for the Lakers. The Grizzlies received 38 points from their bench vs. 12 Lakers bench points. The Lakers need a more impressive effort from their bench.

The Grizzlies took three of four games from the Lakers last season, but the Lakers have been surprisingly competitive. Four of the past five meetings between these teams have been settled by five points or fewer. This includes the Lakers' sole win in that span.

Mike Conley has starred for the well-balanced Grizzlies' attack, hitting at least 18 points in three of his last four games against LA. Nick Young has scored 50 points in his last three games against Memphis, accounting for 55% of the Lakers' bench scoring in those...