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INDIANAPOLIS — The Lakers’ season was not going to be defined by a late March road trip. But when the games truly start to matter, the six games LA battled through could very well serve as a reference point. On Wednesday, the purple and gold closed out its stint away from Crypto.com Arena with a […]
Despite the Lakers being shorthanded with Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, and Deandre Ayton being out, they dominated the Pacers for most of the game. Unfortunately, they had an unserious stretch in the fourth that gave Indiana a glimmer of hope, but luckily, it didn’t cost them the result. This contest featured LeBron James posters, Luka […]
After seeing their win streak come to an end in Detroit on Monday, the Lakers bounced back in Indiana on Wednesday, closing out their six-game road trip with a win over the Pacers, 137-130. LA’s lone blemish during this stint away from home was against the Pistons as they finished 5-1. The Lakers jumped out […]
UPDATE: Along with Rui Hachimura and Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton will also be out for LA’s game against Indiana. Ayton was initially listed as questionable to play. He will miss this contest due to back soreness. The Lakers playing without two starters and a key rotation player in Hachimura makes a win that much harder. […]
Even with Monday’s loss to the Pistons, the Lakers are rolling as the season races down the home stretch. In congruence with the postseason nearing, the rotation for the purple and gold is shrinking. Head coach JJ Redick has picked the nine players he can rely upon the most and only injury has altered things […]
The Lakers (46-26) aim to quickly get back on the winning column as they conclude their six-game road trip against the Indiana Pacers (16-56) on Wednesday. Los Angeles looks to sweep the season series for the second straight year in a row. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers When: 4 p.m. PT, […]
There are few things Austin Reaves is more willing to do than appear on a fellow Lakers’ podcast. Reaves was a frequent guest on D’Angelo Russell’s podcast, appeared on JJ Redick’s podcast prior to him becoming head coach and, on Tuesday, completed a trifecta by joining LeBron James and Steve Nash for the latest episode […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Even by Luka Dončić’s standards, the run he’s been on recently has been something special. He […]
With the Western Conference a tight-knit race yet again this season, this series will look at the standings and games to watch across the league as the Lakers look to secure home court and move up the standings. The Lakers’ winning streak has come to an end, with a loss against the Pistons, but they’ve […]
Given some of the great escapes they’ve had over the last 10 days, the Lakers were certainly due for the defeat that came on Monday against the Pistons. That’s not to say Monday didn’t bring some positives with it and signs of the growth this team has had in recent weeks and months. Think back […]
After having a relatively long stretch in which their entire rotation was available, the Lakers took the floor in Detroit on Monday without a starter in Marcus Smart and key reserve Rui Hachimura. Both were listed as questionable in the initial injury report. Prior to the team’s loss to the Pistons, head coach JJ Redick […]
The Lakers’ win streak finally came to an end on Monday, but not without a valiant fight. Despite trailing by as many as 16 points in the second half against the Pistons, the Lakers surged back to tie the game in the fourth before eventually falling down the stretch, losing 113-110. The loss ends their […]
If you’re wondering, “Didn’t we just have a conversation about LeBron’s future last week?” then the answer is yes. But this ongoing discussion isn’t going away anytime soon. This won’t be the last time we wonder what the future holds for LeBron and the reasons the conversation is worth having again is that the dynamics […]
The Los Angeles Lakers are in the middle of a nine-game winning streak. LeBron James, during this stretch, is thriving as the second-fiddle for the first time in his life. Transitioning into a play-finishing wing next to another ball-dominant star might be the final evolution of LBJ’s career. But would he be better suited to […]
The Lakers (46-25) look to extend their winning streak to double digits on Monday against the Detroit Pistons (51-19). L.A. looks to even the season series with the current first seed in the Eastern Conference. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons When: 4 p.m. PT, Mar 23 Where: Little Caesars Arena Watch: […]
Considering that the Lakers beat the Magic in a dramatic game, the NBA’s Last Two Minute Report was destined to be the center of attention the following day. Well, the results are in and their findings leave a lot to be desired. For starters, there was a lot of heat brought on Deandre Ayton. He […]
The Lakers have avoided losing their superstar Luka Dončić for a game thanks to the NBA rescinding the technical foul called on him during Saturday’s win against the Magic. Luka Dončić has had to be careful not to earn his 16th technical foul, which would automatically trigger a one-game suspension. He played in eight games […]
Eventually, the Lakers will lose a basketball game again this season. But for however long their win streak goes, they’ll be hard-pressed to have a more improbable win than Saturday’s. With 4.7 seconds left, the Magic had a two-point lead, the ball and a timeout. From that point, they lost the ball and gave up […]
Luka Dončić is one of the premier trash talkers in the NBA, whether it’s with players on the court or fans in the stands. However, things may have crossed a line on Saturday. During the third quarter of the Lakers’ game against the Magic, Luka and Orlando center Goga Bitadze had a back-and-forth that clearly […]
LeBron James becomes the NBA’s all-time leader in games played, surpassing Robert Parish with his 1,612th appearance, further cementing his legacy of longevity and excellence.
On a night when offense came at a premium for the Lakers, Luke Kennard stepped up when it mattered most. Kennard buried a game-winning 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left to give the Lakers a 105-104 win and extend their win streak to nine games. LA flew out of the gate to start the game, scoring […]
As the old saying goes, the best ability is availability. If there was ever a player who could be afforded some leeway on his availability, it would be a 41-year-old LeBron James in his 23rd season in the NBA. However, while LeBron has missed games this season, they’ve been a result of an injury and […]
If the biggest talking point from the Lakers current 8-game winning streak is the unrelenting brilliance of Luka Dončić as he scorches every defense in his path, the second most discussed topic is LeBron James and his buying into a “smaller role” for the benefit of the Lakers. Listen to most any talking head speak […]
The Lakers (45-25) aim to extend their winning streak with a victory over the Magic (38-31) on Saturday. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Orlando Magic When: 4 p.m. PT, Mar 21 Where: Kia Center Watch: NBA TV, Spectrum Sportsnet When the Lakers last faced the Magic in February, they were in the midst […]
Luka Dončić is the NBA’s leading scorer, so him putting up points for the Lakers isn’t typically a tale worth telling. But he really outdid himself on Thursday night against the Heat. He was originally listed as questionable to play in the contest due to right hip soreness. Considering that the game against the Heat […]