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By Mathieu Seguin | Sport editor
The Lakers will kick off their series in a few days, and it will not be easy to dominate the Timberwolves. But Minnesota supporters have confidence, especially with the player capable of “stopping Luka Doncic” …
Pending the results of the play-in, the teams directly qualified for the playoffs can quietly blow. This is the case of the Lakers, who hope that the rest granted to LeBron James (a good week) will allow him to recover after his discomfort at the level of the groin. Because the Angelinos will need him for this confrontation.
Taking the best on Minnesota will not be easy. We know that the men of JJ Redick have concerns in the racket, and with Rudy Gobert opposite, it will be necessary to ensure that French does not take too much advantage. The opportunity to play Small-Ball? No doubt. And we already know that Luka Daceic will take the opportunity to shine.
Luka Doncic well contained by the Wolves?
Finally that is the known version of supporters in Los Angeles, very confident. But if you ask the question to some Wolves supporters, the franchise already has a weapon capable of stopping Doncic and making it pass a bad series: Julius Randle. In any case, this is the opinion of this account and much appreciated by Minnesota.
@Randlemus : “Julius Randle will stop Luka Doncic. Lakers have no idea what will strike them. Jaden McDaniels will take care of Austin Reaves = easy. Anthony Edwards will defend LeBron James: too old. Rudy Gobert will defend Jaxson Hayes: No need for an explanation. The Timberwolves will win in 6 games. »»
So you can imagine that the post exaggerates a little, but we know that some supporters validate such theory. Those of the Lakers? Much less. Those of other franchises? Same idea. It must be said that Randle is not really known for its defense after all.
@stan12798 : “He really put back and stop in the same sentence. »»
@Lakersin653 : “Let's ask Knicks supporters the impact of Julius Randle in Playoffs. »»
@HAPPYOPUGRINDS : “Lol, the Lakers will especially play in Small-Ball and Hayes will not spend much time on the prosecution. Gobert will even become unplayable at a point. »»
Note that Doncic has already stuck 60 points on the back of the Knicks when Randle was still around.
So do Wolves have what it takes to stop Luka Doncic? Maybe, but it probably won't be with Julius Randle. Rudy Gobert and his teammates will have to find other solutions.
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