Game 11: Los Angeles Lakers (4-6) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (4-7) - WIN - 5-6

[Mamba Mentality]

4-6 Overall | Western - 11th

vs

4-7 Overall | Western - 13th

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Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 • 10:30 PM ET
Staples Center • Los Angeles, CA
National TV: ESPN
Local TV: SpecSN
Radio: 830 WCCO, 710 AM ESPN / 1330 AM ESPN DEPORTES

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LAKERS STARTERS:

PG Lonzo Ball
SG Brandon Ingram
SF LeBron James
PF Kyle Kuzma
C JaVale McGee


T-WOLVES STARTERS:

PG Derrick Rose
SG Jimmy Butler
SF Andrew Wiggins
PF Taj Gibson
C Karl Anthony Towns

[Dr Aki]

i honestly wish luke had the balls to pull kuzma from the starting lineup.

as much as it's been great that kuzma provides the extra shooting, having kuz in combination with lebron puts a lot of pressure on our 1st quarters

[stan francisco]

I want to see LBJ show all Lakers fans that he can defend.

[Spanish_Laker]

Winning is the only option here.

[BEazy]

If Jimmy B is playing tomorrow we’re in trouble. I hope Chandler makes a difference with the defense. I already know LeBron won’t defend.

[stan francisco]

If Jimmy B is playing tomorrow we’re in trouble. I hope Chandler makes a difference with the defense. I already know LeBron won’t defend.

Never under estimate the power of a nationally broadcast ESPN game. I hope this gives him reason to come out of defensive hibernation, stop idling on that end.

His nightly 28-9-8 seemingly with no effort is nothing short of absolutely amazing. And I know he has minutes on his knees and tendons.

But right now, this defense needs to be tightened up and he needs to lead the way by pulling from the front, by being Luke’s voice on that end.

I’ve seen him play stellar defense, he knows how. Show us, LeBum!

[stan francisco]

Is Chandler playing tonight?

Regardless of what shape he’s in, he’ll still be a priceless vocal leader of our second unit defense. He sets wide and tough screens and can still roll.

[Laker_Kid]

wanna see better rotations from Luke. and some pt for wagner.

[Landsberger]

i honestly wish luke had the balls to pull kuzma from the starting lineup.

as much as it's been great that kuzma provides the extra shooting, having kuz in combination with lebron puts a lot of pressure on our 1st quarters

I would point out that Ingrams return has coincided with some of our first quarter issues. Having he and Kuzma in there may be the issue. I don't see a ton of difference in their defense however Kuzma is rebounding and passing better than Ingram at the moment.

[Beethoven]

Chandler playing tonite I hope.

[SlimShady83]

I want to see LBJ show all Lakers fans that he can defend.

[Laker_Kid]

i'd rather be 5-6 than 4-7.

[lalalaker]

I wish luke gives some good PT for svi man can shoot and defend and is a decent passer as well talk about defense for 2nd unit with rondo lance hart svi and chandler or develop svi as a pg to have svi hart lance moe and chandler which i kinda want to see not now but in near future

[TyCobb]

Chandler playing tonite I hope.

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[dockingsched]

Loss here would be so disappointing

[Spanish_Laker]

Hopefully that toxic player named Jimmy Butler won't hit 6-7 from 3 tonight, no more career highs please.

[JohnVancouver]

[quote="stan francisco"]Never under estimate the power of a nationally broadcast ESPN game. I hope this gives him reason to come out of defensive hibernation, stop idling on that end./quote]

The Raps wasn't national?

[One Love]

I wish Luke had the balls to start Hart over Ingram at SG & let Ingram & Rondo dominate the 2nd unit... First unit gets better spacing & Second unit gets another playmaker & longer (boards)... LBJ doesn’t want Kuzz out of starting unit & loves Hart too... It is just a matter of time...

I am tired of babying Ingram... His numbers dropped this year & the First unit has played better without him...

Lakeshow Baby...

[Beethoven]

If we lose tonite I'll be pissed rest of this week.

[ducler]

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