The Lakers had a thrilling win last night, beating the Knicks in overtime on a game winning THT 3-pointer on their final offensive possession and then getting a great defensive stop on the Knicks final chance. The Lakers needed a last second put-back from Wes … Read Full Article about Game Preview: The Houston Rockets
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Lakers Game Preview: The New York Knicks
I'll be honest, I'm not quite sure what to write about this game. The Lakers play the Knicks in an important game for both teams. The Lakers are still trying to get into the 6th seed and, even though they'll need the Blazers help, can put themselves in … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The New York Knicks
Lakers Game Preview: The Portland Trailblazers
When the Lakers visit Portland to play the Trailblazers Friday night, the stakes are about as high as they can get for a regular season game. Playoff seeding is not only at stake, but the prospects of having to participate in the play-in game is also on the … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The Portland Trailblazers
Lakers Game Preview: The Los Angeles Clippers
The Lakers got a great and much needed win vs. the Nuggets on Monday, but their overall circumstances still leave them in a rough spot. LeBron James remains out with his sore ankle, Dennis Schröder is out due to COVID protocols, and THT dealing with a calf … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The Los Angeles Clippers
Proof of Life
"We back." As streamers fall to the court in the aftermath of the Lakers snapping their 3 game losing streak by getting a win vs. a red hot Nuggets team, these are the words Anthony Davis says to KCP as they bring their heads together on the sideline. It's … Read Full Article about Proof of Life
Lakers Game Preview: The Denver Nuggets
It's sink or swim time for the Lakers and, to be honest, it's hard to be optimistic right now. This team has lost 6 of their last 7 games. Dennis Schröder remains out due to the league's health and safety protocols, with reports saying he's expected to be away … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The Denver Nuggets
Lakers Game Preview: The Toronto Raptors
I'm tired of writing about the Lakers needing to win a game or play better or what the standings implications are when it comes to whether they win or lose. The Lakers play the Raptors tonight and while I could write a bunch about matchups and X's and O's and … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The Toronto Raptors
From Star to Star in your Role
If Frank Vogel could have his way, he'd have a roster of 15 star players. Really, that's what every coach wants, right? Give me the most talent, and I'll win every game. Vogel, like every other coach, knows this is not possible, of course. So, Vogel pivots to … Read Full Article about From Star to Star in your Role
A Two Track Mind
After another frustrating loss, this time to the lowly Kings on Friday night, the Lakers are clearly still trying to find their way in the wake of getting their roster fully healthy. LeBron James returned to the starting lineup and played even better than … Read Full Article about A Two Track Mind
Lakers Game Preview: The Sacramento Kings
I'm going to keep this short and sweet. The Lakers need to beat the Kings today. For one, the Lakers have lost 3 of 4 games and getting back on track is important. Two, the Kings are down De'Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes, two of their better players. Three, … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The Sacramento Kings
On the Lakers, Urgency, and Time
The current version of the Lakers is not the version that will be playing in a week, or, basketball gods willing, a month or two months from now. This is something that we need to remind ourselves of, if not daily, then as frequently as our heads require the … Read Full Article about On the Lakers, Urgency, and Time
Lakers Game Preview: The Washington Wizards
A win is a win, but I was not happy after the Lakers came back in the 2nd half to beat the Magic on Monday. There's a certain sloppiness and mistake-prone nature to the Lakers of late that, at this stage of the season, offers some concerns about the on-court … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The Washington Wizards
Lakers Game Preview: The Orlando Magic
After dropping back to back games vs. the Mavericks, the Lakers head into Orlando to face the Magic needing a win. As much as I believe the players and coaches that they're not really worried about the standings, there's a practicality here that should not be … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The Orlando Magic
Lakers Game Preview: The Dallas Mavericks
The Lakers play the Mavericks tonight in the first of a 2-game set in Dallas. There are standings implications here that cannot be ignored, with the Lakers 3.5 games ahead of Dallas in the standings there's a real chance for them to make up ground in the chase … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The Dallas Mavericks
Lakers Game Preview: The Utah Jazz (again)
The Lakers won a roller coaster of a game vs. the Jazz on Saturday afternoon, after letting a double digit lead slip, then tying the game to force overtime, then dominating the extra frame. The game saw the Jazz rest players into being a more evenly matched … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The Utah Jazz (again)