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Lakers' latest struggles were the talk of the Timberwolves

MINNEAPOLIS — Russell Westbrook wore a sweater, LeBron James had a coat and Wayne Ellington had a hat. If the Lakers were going to be this cold, at least they were dressed for it. If it hadn't happened twice in the previous three days, the Lakers' struggles putting the ball in the basket would be too outrageous to understand. Yet here they were again, opening the game against Minnesota missing ...
The Minnesota Timberwolves' Patrick Beverley celebrates after teammate Anthony Edwards drew a foul against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second quarter at Target Center on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Minneapolis.

MINNEAPOLIS — Russell Westbrook wore a sweater, LeBron James had a coat and Wayne Ellington had a hat.

If the Lakers were going to be this cold, at least they were dressed for it.

If it hadn't happened twice in the previous three days, the Lakers' struggles putting the ball in the basket would be too outrageous to understand. Yet here they were again, opening the game against Minnesota missing 3-point shot after 3-point shot.

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