The Los Angeles Lakers got back in the win column on Friday night with a 128-121 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. L.A. got the win despite missing Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Gabe Vincent, with head coach JJ Redick turning to Jake LaRavia and Jaxson Hayes for more expanded roles. LeBron James was one of the heroes of the night for the Lakers. He finished with 31 points … [Read more...] about JJ Redick: LeBron James Was ‘Phenomenal’ In Lakers Win Over Grizzlies
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Lakers Notes: LaRavia, Hayes, Knecht, Vincent, Trade Deadline
The Lakers got a scoring boost from Jake LaRavia in Friday’s win over Memphis, writes Thuc Nhi Nguyen of The Los Angeles Times (subscription required). Inserted into the starting lineup the past two games because of an injury to Rui Hachimura, LaRavia sparked the offense with 11 points in the first quarter and 18 in the first half. He finished with 21 points and nine rebounds … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: LaRavia, Hayes, Knecht, Vincent, Trade Deadline
Pacific Notes: Clippers, Raynaud, Schröder, Post
The Clippers ranked 29th in pace during a catastrophic 6-21 start that almost ruined their season. Instead of speeding up, they’ve slowed down even more during their six-game winning streak, writes Law Murray of The Athletic, ranking dead last in pace but first in both offensive and defensive rating. They’ve also been number one in their rate of attempted free throws, while … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Clippers, Raynaud, Schröder, Post
Ivica Zubac Expected To Return Saturday Versus Celtics
Ivica Zubac is available to return to the Los Angeles Clippers' lineup on Saturday against the Boston Celtics. Zubac has been out since suffering a Grade 2 ankle sprain on December 20. Zubac is averaging 15.6 points and 11.1 rebounds on the season. The Clippers have won six straight games. … [Read more...] about Ivica Zubac Expected To Return Saturday Versus Celtics
Clippers vs Celtics Preview: A Good Test on Defense
213hoops.com Clippers vs Celtics Preview: A Good Test on Defense The Clippers will look to stretch their win streak to seven games against the surprisingly excellent Boston Celtics. Game Information Where: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CaliforniaWhen: 7:30 PM PTHow to Watch: NBA TV, FanDuel Sports SoCal, AM 570 Projected Starting Lineups Celtics: Payton Pritchard – … [Read more...] about Clippers vs Celtics Preview: A Good Test on Defense