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Kevin Love likes his chances in three-point shootout

Kevin Love will become the first Timberwolf to participate in the three-point shootout during next weekend's All-Star festivities. Love says he always likes his chances, but he's going to "kick back and be a dark horse in the competition."
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Kevin Love will become the first Timberwolf to participate in the three-point shootout during next weekend's All-Star festivities. Love says he always likes his chances, but he's going to "kick back and be a dark horse in the competition."

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