Julius Randle struck offensive balance in Minnesota. Will that be better playoff formula?

Julius Randle will make his third career playoff appearance Saturday in Los Angeles when Minnesota meets the Lakers for Game 1 of their first-round series. He noted it's one of "the few times" over the course of his career where he feels like "I have a chance to really play for something." And he's excited – not just for the stage, but also the circumstances surrounding him heading into it. ...