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Lakers dodged a bullet as rumored target's production falls off a cliff

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The Los Angeles Lakers were rumored to be interested in Brook Lopez during the offseason as they searched for a starting center, and the franchise should be happy he decided to join the rival Clippers. He did have 11 points, five rebounds, and two blocks in the Clippers' win over the Lakers on Saturday night, but he committed four turnovers and only played 25 minutes. With Ivica Zubac going down, LA needs Lopez to play a starter’s role, but that may no longer be possible.

The former All-Star hasn’t started a game this season. He averages 6.