Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 94-85 Game 2 win over the Wolves. After saying all the right things after their Game 1 loss to the Wolves, the Lakers came out on Tuesday and walked the walk as well. Behind a lockdown defensive performance, LA led nearly throughout Game 2 en route to a fairly comfortable win. By several metrics, it was Minnesota’s worst … [Read more...] about Player Grades: Lakers vs. Wolves
Luka Dončić spent Game 2 torturing Rudy Gobert and letting him know about it
Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images In the Lakers Game 2 win, Luka Dončić spent most of the game destroying Rudy Gobert and talking trash while doing it the whole time. While Luka Dončić has made a career of highlights, gaudy statlines and memorable moments, one that’s going to live above the rest will be his shot over Rudy Gobert in the Western Conference Finals … [Read more...] about Luka Dončić spent Game 2 torturing Rudy Gobert and letting him know about it
3 takeaways from Lakers Game 2 win against the Wolves
Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images The Lakers' physicality, LeBron setting the tone defensively and clutch performances from Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves helped them get a huge Game 2 win over the Wolves. The Lakers bounced back from their series-opening loss with a win in Game 2 on Tuesday, 94-85. As expected, Los Angeles, feeling the desperation, came out … [Read more...] about 3 takeaways from Lakers Game 2 win against the Wolves
Lakers lean on defense to even series with Game 2 win over Wolves
Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images Thanks to the Lakers holding the Wolves to a season-low of 85 points, Los Angeles evened the series at 1-1. LOS ANGELES - Let’s rewind the clock to this exact date a year ago. On April 22, 2024, the Lakers entered Game 2 against the Nuggets in danger of falling into a 0-2 hole in the series. A Jamal Murray game-winner … [Read more...] about Lakers lean on defense to even series with Game 2 win over Wolves
How Playoff Luka was born in his early years in Spain
Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images Lakers fans who haven’t had much of the Playoff Luka experience yet are in for a treat. As opposed to most, Luka Dončić didn’t need to gain playoff experience in the NBA in order to learn how to perform on the biggest stage. From his first day in the league, he had more experience playing under pressure than quite a few NBA … [Read more...] about How Playoff Luka was born in his early years in Spain