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LOS ANGELES -- After getting blown out by the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Los Angeles Lakers will try to regroup at home.The Lakers open a four-game homestand Tuesday night beginning with the Brooklyn Nets at Staples Center.Energy was an issue for the Lakers during their last outing, which resulted in a 126-99 loss Sunday to the host Timberwolves behind a career-high 47 points from Andrew Wiggins. Although the Lakers finished the three-game trip with a 2-1 mark and earned double-digit victories over the New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings, the journey took its toll in Minnesota.Theres not many teams in the NBA that go three in four nights on the road and can bring it on that last night, Lakers coach Luke Walton said, according to the Los Angeles Times, referring to the debacle against the Timberwolves. Well continue to get better. At that point it becomes more mental than anything else. We didnt have that (Sunday).Despite the defeat, the Lakers (6-5) have been one of the NBAs early surprises. Los Angeles didnt record its sixth win until Dec. 30, 2015, at Boston en route to a franchise-worst 17-65 campaign.Their improved play has been mainly the by-product of their up-tempo offense, a system Walton incorporated here after two seasons with the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers ranked fifth in points per game (108.6) heading into Mondays games. They also were third in field-goal percentage (47.6), a category they trailed the Warriors and the Atlanta Hawks, two teams they beat earlier this season. Los Angeles also was the third-best free-throw shooting club at 81.7 percent.However, the Lakers have been careless handling the basketball. They were 25th in turnovers at 16.6 per game before Monday.Theyve also experienced problems defensively, allowing 107.5 points per game, which ranked 20th. Opponents have shot 46.6 percent (25th) against Los Angeles.Brooklyn (4-6) will be playing the second game of a back-to-back. The Nets were handed a 127-95 spanking by the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.It happens in the NBA. The good thing about it is you play the next night, said Nets forward Trevor Booker, who managed just four points and a first-half technical foul for his frustrations during the rout.Against the Clippers, the Nets played without center and leading scorer Brook Lopez, who the club rested because of the back-to-backs it is playing.Its just our plan for him, big picture, Nets coach Kenny Atkinson said of the teams plan to consistently boost Lopezs peak performance level, according to Newsday.Lopez appears to be on board with the plan.Weve been having meetings throughout the process, Lopez told Newsday. We had a schedule kind of planned out, but its pretty tentative. Weve mostly been playing it by ear. 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MIAMI -- Its a matchup for the Marlins Park marquee -- Jose Fernandez vs. Clayton Kershaw in a battle of All-Star pitchers.But given the Miami Marlins recent slide out of primary contention for a National League wild-card playoff berth, perhaps this marquee should be shifted off Broadway.Because of the recent slump by the 69-71 Marlins, Fridays matchup may be bigger for Kershaws Los Angeles Dodgers. This will be the first start off the disabled list for Kershaw, who hasnt pitched since June 26 due to a back injury.If the three-time Cy Young Award winner is indeed the Kershaw of old, it would be hugely positive news for the Dodgers (79-60), who lead the San Francisco Giants by five games in the battle for the NL West title.Kershaw, a 28-year-old lefty, was dominant this year before his injury, posting an 11-2 record with a 1.79 ERA.For his career, Kershaw is 125-58 with a 2.39 ERA. He is the type of pitcher who can push the Dodgers -- if everything breaks right -- a long way in the 2016 postseason.But, to get back to a point in which Kershaw flat-out dominates opponents, he said he will need some time.At this point, its more of a pitch-count deal, making sure I can contribute and not just kind of go out there, Kershaw told media members earlier this week. Were still working the kinks out.Kershaw said that it helps that its after Sept. 1, and the Dodgers -- like all teams -- have an expanded roster and more relievers available in case he doesnt last long on the mound.When hes right, Kershaw features two-seam and four-seam fastballs, ranging between 91 and 95 mph, and mixes in a nasty curve and an even nastier slider.Kershaw will match up against Fernandez, who is four years younger but is already a two-time All-Star and one of the best right-handers in the game.Fernandez is 13-8 with a 3.03 ERA this season. For his career, he is 35-17 with a 2.62 ERA. Fernandez truly shines is at Marlins Park, where he is almost unbeattable at 27-2.ddddddddddddFernandezs home-road splits have become even more pronounced this year. He is just 3-6 with a 4.46 ERA on the road but is 10-2 with a 1.91 ERA at home.Kershaw, meanwhile, is 4-1 with a 2.29 ERA on the road this year.Fans at Marlins Park should be prepared for a show because Fernandez has immense pride and wears his emotions on his uniform sleeves. He will no doubt be jacked up to face a pitcher of the caliber of Kershaw, six-time All-Star and the NL MVP in 2014.I think Jose enjoys these big matchups, Marlins shortstop and fellow Cuban native Adeiny Hechavarria said in Spanish. He belongs in a group with the best pitchers in the league, but I still think he wants to prove it, and thats good.Fernandez will also try to prove himself at the plate, a role he relishes. He is a very good hitting pitcher, as his .273 batting average this season proves.In 128 career at-bats, Fernandez has four doubles, one triple and two homers, and the Dodgers cant take him lightly with a bat in his hands.Most of the time, though, the Marlins will let their real hitters take their chances against Kershaw, and that lineup of batters has received a boost this week as several players have returned from injuries.First baseman Justin Bour (ankle) and outfielder Marcell Ozuna (wrist) returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday. Right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (groin) came back on Tuesday but only as a pinch-hitter.Maybe Marlins manager Don Mattingly will give Stanton -- perhaps the most feared power hitter in the NL -- his first start since the injury on Friday against Kershaw, adding to what would be a crowded marquee.The Marlins, who trailed the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals by five games entering Thursday nights action, can certainly use the boost that Stantons bat could provide. ' ' '