I’m going to keep this short. Whenever the Lakers play the Celtics, the game matters. I don’t care if both teams are near the top of the league, I don’t care if the Lakers stink and the Celtics are a title contender. I don’t care if it’s the opposite. There is no game between these […]
Post Game Thoughts: Lakers vs. Rockets
I love this Lakers team. Again without Anthony Davis, and coming off a loss vs. the Magic on Wednesday, the Lakers ventured to Houston for the first game of their Grammy Road trip and beat the Rockets 124-115 on Saturday night. They were powered by LeBron James 31 point, 5 rebound, 12 assist night, but […]
Lakers Game Preview: The Houston Rockets
Apologies for the condensed game preview today. I’ve unexpectedly needed to travel and time is short. Records: Lakers 33-8, Rockets 26-14Offensive ratings: Lakers 113.1 (4th), Rockets 113.5 (3rd)Defensive ratings: Lakers 104.7 (3rd), Rockets 109.1 (5th)Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Avery Bradley, Danny Green, LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma, JaVale McGeeRockets: Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Ben McLemore, PJ […]
Post Game Thoughts: Lakers vs. Magic
When I was a kid, I went to the local fair. I can’t remember all that I ate that night, but I imagine cotton candy, a corn dog, and some sort of sugary drink were involved. I’m pretty sure I went down one of those big yellow slides on a potato sack, shot some hoops […]
Lakers Game Preview: The Orlando Magic
Records: Lakers 32-7, Magic 12-27Offensive ratings: Lakers 113.1 (4th), Magic 105.1 (26th)Defensive ratings: Lakers 104.4 (3rd), Magic 105.1 (5th)Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Avery Bradley, Danny Green, LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma, JaVale McGeeMagic: Markelle Fultz, Evan Fournier, Aaron Gordon, Khem Birch, Nikola VucevicInjuries: Lakers: Anthony Davis (out), Rajon Rondo (out); Magic: Jonathan Isaac (out), Al Farouq […]
Post Game Thoughts: Lakers vs. Cavaliers
The Lakers handled the Cavaliers on Monday night, dismantling them 128-99 to move their winning streak to 9 games and their overall record to 33-7 this season. The Lakers actually lost the first quarter 27-21, but outscored the Cavs 107-72 over the final 3 periods to blow them out of the water. Most of the […]
Lakers Game Preview: The Cleveland Cavaliers
Records: Lakers 32-7, Cavaliers 12-27Offensive ratings: Lakers 112.7 (4th), Cavaliers 105.7 (24th)Defensive ratings: Lakers 104.5 (4th), Cavaliers 113.9 (29th)Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Avery Bradley, Danny Green, LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma, JaVale McGeeCavaliers: Colin Sexton, Darius Garland, Cedi Osman, Kevin Love, Tristan ThompsonInjuries: Lakers: Anthony Davis (questionable), Rajon Rondo (questionable); Cavaliers: Dante Exum (questionable), Larry Nance […]
Laker Film Room Podcast: Pelinka’s Promotion
In this episode of the Laker Film Room Podcast, Pete and I talk about Rob Pelinka’s promotion to VP of Basketball Operations and his contract extension. Then, after riffing on Rob, we welcome Ben Rosales to talk about the South Bay Lakers, particularly rookie wing Talen Horton-Tucker. Really enjoyed talking about Pelinka with Pete, specifically […]
Lakers Game Preview: The Oklahoma City Thunder
UPDATE: LeBron James will not play this game due to him being sick. LeBron was not feeling well before the Mavs game, but pushed through. That will not be the case tonight. Danny Green will also sit out with a sore hip. And, lastly, Anthony Davis is still out too. If the Lakers win this […]
Lakers Game Preview: The Dallas Mavericks Again
Records: Lakers 30-7, Mavericks 10-26Offensive ratings: Lakers 111.9 (4th), Mavericks 115.3 (1st)Defensive ratings: Lakers 104.2 (3rd), Mavericks 108.6 (16th)Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Danny Green, LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma, JaVale McGeeMavericks: Luka Doncic, Delon Wright, Tim Hardaway Jr., Dorian Finney-Smith, Dwight PowellInjuries: Lakers: Anthony Davis (out), Avery Bradley (questionable); Mavericks: Kristaps Porzingis (out), J.J. […]