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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers can still win.

Baquo’s Abstract Blues

For Baquo, these blues are gestures toward cultural reclamation.

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Before Russell Westbrook played sixth man and argued with Darvin Ham during halftime the night LeBron James became the NBA's career scoring leader.

Baquo’s Abstract Blues

For Baquo, these blues are gestures toward cultural reclamation.

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Before Anthony Davis' 20-game foot injury that terminated other big men's careers.

Baquo’s Abstract Blues

For Baquo, these blues are gestures toward cultural reclamation.

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Matt Ryan hit that on Nov. 2, when the Lakers were about to slump to 1-6 and the league was talking about when they would collapse.

Baquo’s Abstract Blues

For Baquo, these blues are gestures toward cultural reclamation.

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Ham devised an out-of-bounds play for Austin Reaves to toss the ball over the defense and to Ryan.

Baquo’s Abstract Blues

For Baquo, these blues are gestures toward cultural reclamation.

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then the team's only capable 3-point shooter—for a catch-and-shoot fall-away 3-pointer from the corner to tie a game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Impossible pass and shot.

Baquo’s Abstract Blues

For Baquo, these blues are gestures toward cultural reclamation.

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The Lakers started poorly, allowing the Timberwolves to build an 11-point halftime lead without their top two defenders, Jaden McDaniels (hand) and Rudy Gobert

Baquo’s Abstract Blues

For Baquo, these blues are gestures toward cultural reclamation.

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Karl-Anthony Towns confused them with 17 first-half points on 5-for-5 shooting, six rebounds, and four assists.

Baquo’s Abstract Blues

For Baquo, these blues are gestures toward cultural reclamation.

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Minnesota's trade deadline acquisition Mike Conley scored 11 of his 23 points on 4-for-4 shooting in the first half.

Baquo’s Abstract Blues

For Baquo, these blues are gestures toward cultural reclamation.

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It could've sunk them. The Lakers have experienced enough of such moments this season to handle them.

Baquo’s Abstract Blues

For Baquo, these blues are gestures toward cultural reclamation.

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"Early losses, whether due to a defensive collapse or a foul, were devastating.

Baquo’s Abstract Blues

For Baquo, these blues are gestures toward cultural reclamation.

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When you're going through those things, it's uncomfortable "Ham stated. But you have to find a silver lining in basketball, major sports, and life.

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