Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images A sick Luka Dončić, a bevy of errors and Jaden McDaniels’ omnipresence buried the Lakers in Game 3 against the Wolves. No loss ever feels good in the playoffs. Yet the Lakers’ 116-104 Game 3 defeat to the Wolves on Friday night felt extra excruciating. Minnesota expectantly came out roaring in front of their raucous home crowd. After jumping … [Read more...] about 3 takeaways from Lakers Game 3 loss to Wolves
3 ways the Lakers can improve their offense against the Wolves
Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images The Lakers have not yet fully cracked the code of the Timberwolves defense through two games. Here are three things they can do that can help them break through. Before the Lakers first round series against the Wolves started, head coach JJ Redick qualified how good their opponent would be by noting that Minnesota was one of … [Read more...] about 3 ways the Lakers can improve their offense against the Wolves
LeBron James feels Lakers got ‘great looks’ in Game 2 vs. Wolves
Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images The Lakers were getting the looks they wanted offensively in Game 2, an encouraging sign moving forward in the series against the Wolves. The second game between the Lakers and Wolves featured a lot of improvements for Los Angeles. The team's rebounding increased, the Wolves’ 3-point attempts decreased and the Lakers cruised … [Read more...] about LeBron James feels Lakers got ‘great looks’ in Game 2 vs. Wolves
JJ Redick says Rui Hachimura is ‘fine’, will wear mask as a precaution
Rui Hachimura took a blow to the face in the Lakers’ Game 2 win, but will be ready for Game 3 against the Wolves The Lakers got some good news on the injury front on Thursday. After Rui Hachimura took a shot to the face in Game 2 and momentarily left, he was able to complete the game wearing a mask. During practice the day before Game 3 on Friday, JJ Redick stated that he would … [Read more...] about JJ Redick says Rui Hachimura is ‘fine’, will wear mask as a precaution
JJ Redick says Lakers need to create more thrust and pace offensively
After reviewing the tape of Game 2, JJ Redick highlighted where the Lakers’ offense needs to improve if they want to beat the Wolves. The Lakers' offense has struggled during these first couple of playoff games. They were blown out in Game 1, losing 117-95, and while they had a bounceback win in Game 2, it was due to their gritty defense, not their offensive production. With … [Read more...] about JJ Redick says Lakers need to create more thrust and pace offensively