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Austin Reaves Cleared To Return For Lakers

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Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been upgraded to available for Tuesday’s game against Phoenix, the team confirmed in its latest injury report. Reaves hasn’t played since December 10 due to a left calf strain. Although his absence has spanned nearly two weeks, the standout guard has only missed three games during that time, with the Lakers playing a very light schedule in … [Read more...] about Austin Reaves Cleared To Return For Lakers

JJ Redick Calls Out Lakers’ Defensive Effort

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The Lakers still have a strong 19-9 record after Tuesday’s 132-108 loss in Phoenix, but their 117.6 defensive rating places them 24th in the NBA, and none of the six clubs below them in that category have more than 10 wins so far this season. Recognizing that his team is trending in the wrong direction defensively, head coach JJ Redick highlighted the issue after Tuesday’s … [Read more...] about JJ Redick Calls Out Lakers’ Defensive Effort

5er

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The Lakers lost to the Suns, Dillon Brooks wasn’t able to bail us outta this one. The defense was nonexistent, the heart and energy was at a minimum and the loss, as a result, was unsurprising. 1) No D. No matter the lineup the Lakers conceded any shot Phoenix wanted. 50/40/90 FG, 3 pt FG/FT% from a team means the other team isn’t feeling you. 2) Return of Reaves and Ayton. … [Read more...] about 5er

Nuggets Lose Another Starter, Who Will Be Available For Christmas Night Affair?

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The Denver Nuggets finally have a complete team around Nikola Jokic. However, their depth will be tested even further when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night.  Nuggets Lose Another Starter, Who Will Be Available For Christmas Night Affair? Denver fell to the Dallas Mavericks 131-130 on the road last night, as its comeback came up short. Trailing by as many … [Read more...] about Nuggets Lose Another Starter, Who Will Be Available For Christmas Night Affair?