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Never-Ending NBA Preview: Love's too new crew

Found December 16, 2012 on Orlando Magic Daily:
PLAYERS: Kevin Love,  Moses Malone,  Ricky Rubio,  Andrei Kirilenko,  Alexey Shved,  Luke Ridnour,  Nikola Pekovic,  Brandon Roy,  Glen Davis,  Nikola Vucevic
TEAMS: Minnesota Timberwolves,  Orlando Magic
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The NBA season is here. With that in mind, it is time to flip through the book on the 2012-13 season and to take a look at what the season might have in store -- especially when it comes to the Magic. Be sure to look out for more of these team capsules and to check out all the blogs taking part in this year's NBA Blog Preview (don't worry, I will be linking to all of them in the next few weeks ... months ... this preview IS never-ending, afterall). Minnesota Timberwolves Last Year/This Year: 26-40/11-9 Last Year vs. Magic: Lost 102-89 in Orlando. This Year vs. Magic: Won 90-75 in Minneapolis on Nov. 7; Dec. 17 in Orlando. Magic Connection: None The Previews: Oceanary/Canis Hoopus Kevin Love recently expressed his frustration with the Timberwolves' process of roster construction. His message certainly carried some weight with it as he was frustrated that Minnesota did not offer him the max for his extension after one of the best reboundin...
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