Lakers, Luka Dončić and Timberwolves
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The Los Angeles Lakers will be a tough team to go against moving forward, and the Minnesota Timberwolves should be the biggest rival they have this season.
After being shredded by Luka Dončić and the Lakers, the Timberwolves are still looking to rediscover their defensive edge.
The reserve center, who played 14 minutes in the season-opening loss to Golden State on Tuesday, was ruled out for Friday’s playoff rematch with Minnesota because of left knee soreness.
All the preseason speculation evaporated in the opening game when Donte DiVincenzo started and Rob Dillingham didn’t play.
Dončić became the first player in NBA history to begin the season with consecutive 40-point, 10-rebound and 5-assist games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Portland Trail Blazers open their seasons Wednesday at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.
Anthony Edwards had 41 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied in the fourth quarter for a 118-114 season-opening win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Wolves kick off another highly-anticipated season on Wednesday. Will this be the year they break through to the Finals?
A Minnesota Timberwolves trade idea cuts ties with Julius Randle and lands a Mike Conley replacement at point guard.