The long, winding road of the regular season is over. The Lakers finally clinched their playoff spot, needing a LeBron James 34-footer with the shot clock nearly expired to dispatch of the Warriors in the play-in game. Their reward is the 7th seed and a date with the Phoenix Suns and their dynamic backcourt of […]
Play-in Game Preview: Lakers vs. Warriors
I’m getting right to it today. The Lakers play the Warriors for the right to pass “go” collect their $200, and go right into a playoff matchup with the Suns. The loser will get the winner of Spurs/Grizzlies in a single elimination game whose loser begins their off-season immediately after. The stakes for the Lakers […]
Lakers Game Preview: The Nuggets vs. the Blazers
As you can tell from the title of this post, I’m not really thinking about the Lakers game vs. the Pelicans tonight. Yes, that’s an important game and one the Lakers need to win if they have any hope of climbing up to the 6th seed and avoiding the play-in game vs. the Warriors (who […]
Lakers Game Preview: The Indiana Pacers
So, if there was one major thing to look forward to when the Lakers and Pacers matchup, it was would Dennis and LeBron return to the lineup. Well, we have our answer: With both Bron and Dennis back, the Lakers are basically back to full strength. Alex Caruso is also probably available to play, but […]
Game Preview: The Houston Rockets
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 Matthews to even force OT, and this after nearly 48 […]
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 position to get there by winning their […]
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 line, with the 7th seeded Blazers looking […]
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 strain that leaves him questionable for tonight’s matchup […]
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 a message to a teammate, but, […]
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 from the team for 10-14 days. […]