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C.J. McCollum takes shot at LeBron James for attempting logo 3-pointer vs. Wolves

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Robert Marvi

After losing superstar big man Anthony Davis to a calf strain on Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, 112-104.

However, there was a somewhat embarrassing moment for the Purple and Gold, as LeBron James airballed a 3-pointer from the logo shortly before the third quarter ended.

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum clowned James for the futile attempt.

Although it was an ill-advised shot at the time, it is one that James has made on several occasions dating back to last season.

Without Davis, the Lakers got increased production from guard Dennis Schroder, who had 24 points on hot shooting. James himself stepped things up a bit offensively by scoring 30 points on 13-of-20 shooting.

The Lakers are now 22-7 and are keeping pace well, as they remain within striking distance for the best record in the NBA.

However, they will have a couple of tough games coming up. L.A. will host the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, and next Wednesday it will take on the Utah Jazz, who have the best record in pro basketball.

Robert Marvi

Robert is a native of Santa Monica, Calif., and a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has been an avid NBA fan since he was a little kid in the mid '90s and fell in love with the Nick Van Exel-led Lakers teams. He truly cherishes the Kobe Bryant-era of Lakers basketball and the five world championships that came with it, and is looking forward to the team's next NBA title.

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