EL SEGUNDO — Even though the details in each game of the first-round playoff series between the Lakers and the Denver Nuggets differ slightly, the bigger picture feels the same. The Lakers start strong with defensive intensity and pace in both the halfcourt and in transition, helping them get out to first-quarter leads and have an advantage at halftime. But then the Nuggets … [Read more...] about Lakers hoping they can flip the script, avoid being swept by Nuggets again
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Lakers believe they ‘have the talent’ to beat the Nuggets
Even though they've lost 11 consecutive games to Denver, coach Darvin Ham and forward Rui Hachimura say the Lakers are capable of beating the Nuggets. … [Read more...] about Lakers believe they ‘have the talent’ to beat the Nuggets
Lakers looking to maintain their pace from start to finish
LOS ANGELES — Lakers coach Darvin Ham had a clear message for his team ahead of Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night: don’t lose the pace in the second half. Among the common themes in Games 1 and 2 in Denver, which the Nuggets won to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, was the pace of play dropping in the second half … [Read more...] about Lakers looking to maintain their pace from start to finish
Lakers takeaways: Another bad shooting night, Darvin Ham hears it from the fans
Five takeaways from the Lakers' 112-105 loss in Game 3 of their first-round series with the Nuggets that put L.A. on the verge of elimination. … [Read more...] about Lakers takeaways: Another bad shooting night, Darvin Ham hears it from the fans
Lakers need new GM and Coach but that would require new owner
My first choice for a Laker offseason would be to blow it up. Like, fully. New coach. New GM. Go get picks for whoever you can. That isn't happening. So my second choice is:– Change coaches.– Use the picks on viable 3-and-Ds.– Find a reliable backup big on the cheap somehow. — Sam Quinn (@SamQuinnCBS) April 26, 2024 … [Read more...] about Lakers need new GM and Coach but that would require new owner