Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Lakers lost to the Warriors on Thursday, struggling to solve their switching defense led by Draymond Green. Every Lakers-Warriors game gets national attention, but Thursday’s showdown was a must-win for both teams when considering the playoff-seeding implications. The Lakers made a comeback in the fourth quarter, led by Austin … [Read more...] about How Warriors’ switching defense gave Lakers problems
Rui Hachimura out vs. Pelicans with left patellar tendinopathy
Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images Rui Hachimura will once again sit on the second night of a back-to-back, out for the Lakers with left patellar tendinopathy as they take on the Pelicans. The Lakers will be without Rui Hachimura on Friday, the second night of their back-to-back, as he will be out with left patellar tendinopathy. Hachimura has recently returned … [Read more...] about Rui Hachimura out vs. Pelicans with left patellar tendinopathy
How Dalton Knecht’s offense gave Lakers a win
Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images On the second night of a back-to-back, Dalton Knecht gave the Lakers a big spark off the bench in their win over the Pelicans. Following a brutal loss to the Warriors on Thursday, the Lakers faced the shorthanded Pelicans on the second night of a back-to-back. They got significant contributions from their big three, with … [Read more...] about How Dalton Knecht’s offense gave Lakers a win
Should Lakers want a playoff series against Grizzlies?
Photo by Grant Burke/NBAE via Getty Images With the Lakers rolling and the Grizzlies falling, perhaps Los Angeles would have a smooth postseason matchup against Memphis. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Los Angeles Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate … [Read more...] about Should Lakers want a playoff series against Grizzlies?
Lakers vs. Thunder Preview and Game Thread: Battle against the league’s best team
Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images The Lakers have a tough task ahead as they square off against the Thunder in back-to-back games The Lakers are back on the road and will face the Thunder twice in the next three days. These will be L.A.’s last two meetings against Oklahoma in the regular season, as the latter currently holds the season series lead at 1-0. … [Read more...] about Lakers vs. Thunder Preview and Game Thread: Battle against the league’s best team