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In the latest episode of “The Kevin O'Connor Show”, guest Andrew Sharp and Kevin O'Connor describe several factors that make Minnesota Timberwolves a potential threat to Los Angeles Lakers in the first round.
Sharp stresses that the Timberwolves have played some of the best league basketball in the last three months. He appreciates their progress and thinks that Anthony Edwards could be a key player in a potential upheaval. Sharp mentions that the match with the Lakers could be less intimidating than it seems because the Lakers have their vulnerabilities, in particular with the defensive gaps of Luka Dončić and a less hermetic defense overall.
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On the other hand, O'Connor presents a more cautious view. He recognizes that the series is likely to be competitive, potentially at six or seven games. However, O'Connor raises concerns about Minnesota's dependence on Edwards, especially since Lakers are a defense of change that could adapt their approach to disturb the 23 -year -old star of Minnesota. This defensive adaptability could make a challenge because the Lakers have strategic know-how to exploit weaknesses in the creation of half a terrain.
In the end, while the Timberwolves can certainly push the Lakers and have a chance to upset, their success will greatly depend on their flexibility and their problem solving during the series, as well as the high level performance of their main players like Edwards, Julius Randle and Naz Reid.
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