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A Tough Challenge In Miami for the Lakers, Plus Deandre Ayton's Mental Shift
The Lakers arrived in Miami at about 4:30 am following Wednesday's critical win in Houston. To say the least, turning around and playing at 5 pm local time won't be easy. All three of the team's stars are listed as questionable, and nobody should be surprised if any combination of them don't play.
(And if the NBA has an issue with it, blame the schedule maker.)
Moreover, the Heat present a variety of challenges based on personnel and playing style that would be notable under normal circumstances, and heightened given the context. The flip side: Given how the Lakers bench has scuffled of late…
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