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It should come as a shock to nobody that they're prioritizing Drummond's physicality. That, of course, doesn't make it right. Even with Gasol's self-inflicted limitations, the Lakers have been a better team with him on the court. More specifically, lineups featuring Gasol, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis have blitzed teams by nearly 12 points per possessions in minutes. Starting Gasol over Drummond might be a bridge too far, but there's certainly no logical reason for Gasol to be racking up DNPs at this point.

There's room for him to accentuate bench lineups with his playmaking and defense. Those same skills allow him to fit alongside the Lakers' two best players. Why aren't the Lakers playing Marc Gasol more? Nekias Duncan. May 5 Why hasn't he gotten more burn? Top News. Klay Thompson weeks away from return. Pistons a potential trade suitor for Marvin Bagley. Neil Olshey to be interviewed next week. Anthony Davis rips Lakers: 'A championship team?

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Anthony Davis knows the Lakers are not a championship-caliber team with current form. Lakers vs. Timberwolves: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Nov.