For months, the Lakers have confused and angered some the NBA's biggest offensive stars with a defensive scheme no one can quite figure out. It'll be tested again Saturday, when they face off against Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves.

By playing in Wednesday's game vs. Dallas, LeBron James moved ahead of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the all-time list.

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