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Lakers’ playoff hopes take another hit after comeback fades vs. Minnesota

Jarred Vanderbilt of the Los Angeles Lakers makes the shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on March 3, 2023, in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES — The first of a five-game homestand for the Los Angeles Lakers began with a significant contest on Friday night against the talented and athletic Minnesota Timberwolves, one of the three teams ahead of L.A. in the chase for a spot in the play-in tournament.

The Lakers will play this stretch without LeBron James, who will be reevaluated in three weeks after it was

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