Appearing on NBA Countdown prior to Saturday’s Game 4 between the Nuggets and Lakers, which Los Angeles won to stave off elimination and end an 11-game losing streak to the defending champions, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said head coach Darvin Ham will likely find himself on the hot seat if the Lakers lose the series in five games (YouTube link). “If you are a head coach of the … [Read more...] about Woj: Darvin Ham On Hot Seat If Lakers Lose In Five Games
Leonard Still Questionable For Game 4; George’s Slump Comes At Unfortunate Time
The Clippers still aren’t sure about the Game 4 availability of Kawhi Leonard, who continues to battle inflammation in his right knee, per Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times. Leonard participated in practice on Saturday, which didn’t involve any contact drills, and the team’s medical staff will closely monitor Leonard if he’s able to take the court on Sunday. “I think … [Read more...] about Leonard Still Questionable For Game 4; George’s Slump Comes At Unfortunate Time
Lakers Notes: Game 4, Hachimura, Wood, LeBron
Despite a 3-0 deficit, the Lakers‘ confidence hasn’t waned going into tonight’s Game 4, writes Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times. L.A. has dropped its last 11 games to Denver, including seven straight in the playoffs, but the players aren’t convinced that the series is over. “We have the guys here, we have the talent, for sure. You know, I don’t think anybody can beat us, you … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Game 4, Hachimura, Wood, LeBron
Injury Notes: Leonard, Gafford, Lillard, G. Allen, Jackson
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard was listed as questionable heading into Friday’s Game 3 against Dallas due to right knee inflammation, but he was later upgraded to available, notes Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN (via Twitter). Leonard returned to action on Tuesday after being sidelined for three-plus week with the knee injury. He played 35 minutes in Game 2 and it’s unclear if two-time … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Leonard, Gafford, Lillard, G. Allen, Jackson
Lakers Notes: Game 3 Loss, LeBron, Davis, Russell, Ham
The Lakers lost their 11th consecutive game to Denver on Thursday night and are now one game away from being swept out of the postseason by the Nuggets for a second straight season. As Dave McMenamin of ESPN writes, it’s hard to blame Los Angeles’ two stars for the Game 3 loss — LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 59 points on 26-of-43 (60.5%) shooting to go along with … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Game 3 Loss, LeBron, Davis, Russell, Ham