In Game 3 of the Lakers' 116-104 loss to the Timberwolves in their opening-round Western Conference playoff series, it became clear--as if it were not already--that this series is lined up to be a grind for whomever wins.

Aside from the wild L.A. Clippers-Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors-Houston Rockets series, the Los Angeles' ongoing matchup against the Minnesota Timber