When the Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a preseason game, 118-113, they shot poorly.

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James was content with the team's ability to produce the open style, though.

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The Lakers attempted 39 long-range shots in their most recent game against the Warriors, making 17 of them.

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They might not be as stupid as they were when they faced the Timberwolves.

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More and more open leverage will be required from LeBron James and company.

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After three quarters, the Lakers were down 87-80 to a Timberwolves club missing Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns.

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The only players who made a difference for the Lakers were LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Lonnie Walker IV.

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James finished his 24 minutes with 25 points and 11 rebounds. He successfully made 9 out of 12 shots from the field, including 2 of 4 three-pointers.

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He had two steals, two blocks, and 19 points while grabbing 13 rebounds.

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He led the squad ahead during the first half when they were behind. Before leaving the game with an ankle sprain, the former Spurs guard had 12 points on 5 of 11 shooting in 18 minutes.

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