Tonight the Lakers will try to add their first victory of the season at the expense of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Angelenos need the victory to calm the waters, although at this point there may be no relief possible. On Wednesday they fell easily to the Nuggets without the presence of Russell Westbrook, who has become a scapegoat for the team’s ills. Moreover, certain twisted rumors suggested that his muscle pain was a ruse by the organization to prevent Russ from playing. Westbrook remains a doubt for this Friday’s game, but he is also joined by Anthony Davis and LeBron James.
The power forward converted into ‘five’ by Darvin Ham continues to have discomfort in his back, while James seems to have touched his foot. When the Lakers reported Westbrook’s loss, they said the intention was for him to return on Friday. Although they monitor his return day by day. The same happens with the members of the trident, whose availability will not be known until hours before the game or until Ham confirms it at a press conference. Injuries have been one of the great stains on the Lakers in the last two seasons. It should not reassure the franchise too much that, with 4 games played, things are already like this.
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