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Wolves record hurting Love's MVP chances

Kevin Love is putting up MVP-like numbers in both the scoring and rebounding columns. But, there's one number that will likely keep the MVP trophy out of Love's hands this year: The Wolves' record. The team's losing record doesn't look good to the judges.
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Kevin Love is putting up MVP-like numbers in both the scoring and rebounding columns. But, there's one number that will likely keep the MVP trophy out of Love's hands this year: The Wolves' record. The team's losing record doesn't look good to the judges.

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