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Even if Kevin Love misses
10 weeks, his target return date would be March 21. At that point, the Wolves still have 17 regular-season games remaining.
WATCH THIS
If you're up late, this is the reward: St. Mary's vs. Gonzaga in a West Coast Conference men's basketball showdown (10 p.m., ESPN2).
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