Julius Randle Says Timberwolves Have to Focus on Health Ahead of Spurs Series

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Julius Randle Says Timberwolves Have to Focus on Health Ahead of Spurs Series

"We’ve got to get healthy, somehow, these next few days," Randle stated after the Timberwolves' game 6 win vs. Nuggets. With Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo out indefinitely, and Ayo Dosunmu and Kyle Anderson also missing game 6, the team needs to recover. However, Randle added, "But whatever it is, we feel we have enough guys to step up."

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Foster was assigned as crew chief, adding another subplot to Lakers-Rockets Game 6, with LA leading 3-2. Fans call him “The Extender” because trailing teams have often won Foster-officiated playoff games. Houston now gets that backdrop at home, with hopes of a Game 7, while the Lakers try to close without letting officiating chatter become part of the story.

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