But,The Magic have looked terrific otherwise. The Los Angeles Lakers are an American basketball team competing in the Western Conference Pacific Division of the NBA. The Blazers, unfortunately for them, seem to especially lack the personnel to keep them both contained.Portland didn’t look sharp down the stretch of Game 3. These years were also the final years of Kobe Bryant's career which was plagued by injuries. All Rights Reserved. But even a game in which the team shoots only 10-of-33 from deep can go a long way in making the offense as a whole run much more smoothly.© 2020 ABG-SI LLC. James had his way with every defender thrown his way, settling for threes when he wanted to, and otherwise getting to the rim at will. Gary Trent is too small. ABOUT. They're,The more things change, the more things stay the same. Devin Booker is obviously carrying a heavy load (,The rookie, getting an opportunity to start with Kelly Oubre out, had taken 70% of his pre-hiatus shots from 3-point range. The league still has a long way to go to complete this season safely and declare a 2019-20 champion.We're four days into the seeding-game slate, with 12 more days to go. LeBron James and the Lakers remain at No. A timely three here or there can quell a run or steal a few more minutes of rest for James or Davis.The Lakers aren’t going to become a great three-point shooting team overnight (and it helps that James hit four of his own Saturday.) A huge lead in the first half had turned into a two-point deficit after three … But as always, anything can happen on any given night (or afternoon).Prior to the hiatus, the Lakers had, by a wide margin,Dion Waiters might have a real role on this team, because he's able to do more off the dribble than any of the Lakers' other non-LeBron perimeter players (,The defense looked terrific against the Clips, but they haven't been able to get out in transition,Maybe that will matter. Aug 23, 2020. An in-depth look at the past and present of the Lakers, the 16-time NBA champions. Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) gives a thumbs-up during the second half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game against the Houston Rockets Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers were on a wild ride at Disney. Anthony Davis helps Lakers rout Trail Blazers to tie series. The hierarchy also decided to sack,LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Rajon Rondo, Kyle Kuzma, Danny Green, Quinn Cook, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.general manager Mitch Kupchak and hire Magic Johnson as the head of basketball operations.Soon after they acquired Rob Pelinka as the general manager.LeBron James to a four-year, $154 million contract,NBA News Update: LeBron James gets emotional about family, Michael Jordon starts new sporting venture,LA Lakers News - ESPN insider Brian Windhorst reveals why LeBron James believed he deserved the MVP award over Giannis Antetokounmpo,NBA Trade Rumors: LA Lakers looking to consolidate their shooting with a move for Buddy Hield this off-season.Giannis Antetokounmpo vs LeBron James - Why did the Greek Freak deserve the MVP award more than the King did?NBA News Update: Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee take a shot at Nikola Jokic, Saquon Barkley pays tribute to Kobe Bryant,NBA News Update: Kendrick Perkins rules out the Denver Nuggets' chances of a comeback, Jay Williams believes LeBron James is passing the torch to AD,NBA News Update: Nikola Jokic & Rajon Rondo hail Anthony Davis as the league's best scorer, PJ Tucker claims he would've blocked game-winner,LA Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Match Preview - September 22nd, 2020 | Game 3,LA Lakers News: LeBron James has one regret following Anthony Davis' buzzer-beater, shuts down critics outside the bubble,NBA News Update: Anthony Davis channels his 'Mamba Mentality' to sink Denver Nuggets with a buzzer-beater,Denver Nuggets 103-105 LA Lakers: Twitter explodes as Anthony Davis' buzzer-beater sinks Nikola Jokic and co. | NBA Playoffs 2020,NBA News Update: LeBron James' former teammate with a warning for Denver Nuggets after MVP snub, Ja Morant finally has the answer he was looking for,LA Lakers News: UFC star Colby Covington calls out LeBron James, Jared Dudley's son part of 'world's most exclusive basketball camp',LA Lakers News: Frank Vogel hints at Dwight Howard's inclusion in starting 5 for Game 2, David Fizdale warns about LeBron James' 'monstrous' mindset after MVP snub,NBA News Update: D'Angelo Russell proposes a postseason 'Battle of LA', LeBron James still not over MVP snub after latest tweet,Denver Nuggets vs LA Lakers Prediction & Match Preview - September 20th, 2020 | Game 2,NBA News Update: LeBron James recalls 2013 DPOY snub, as son Bronny lands himself in hot water after controversial IG story,NBA News Update: 'It pissed me off' - LeBron James livid at missing out on MVP as LA Lakers star receives just 16 out of 101 first-place votes,Denver Nuggets 114-126 LA Lakers: Twitter erupts as Anthony Davis punishes Nikola Jokic and co. in blowout win | NBA Playoffs 2020,NBA News Update: Shaq and Charles Barkley not joining the Denver Nuggets bandwagon, LeBron James is locked in as Conference Final starts. Allen had 22 and 15 in,Remember when the Kings thought they were being disrespected for not being included in the playoff discussion? He was in complete control whenever he was on the floor, and his attack mentality and constant forays into the paint went a long way in putting the Blazers in foul trouble.Davis looked uncomfortable early, then wore down Portland’s frontcourt. The official site of the Los Angeles Lakers. 23: 1: 3: Anthony Davis: PF: Chicago, IL, USA: 6’10” 253: 27: 7: POS = Position EXP = Experience. They played,One important number that might get overlooked with this team is turnover differential. The offensive execution was sloppy even as the sense of urgency picked up. We have to remain vigilant, take it seriously, and protect each other.We also have a long way to go in regard to equality. Carmelo Anthony did a serviceable job on LeBron at times, but he’s not a solution. It wasn't as much of an issue when Embiid (41 points, 21 rebounds, four assists and three blocks) was on the floor, as the Sixers allowed just 75 points on 75 defensive possessions in those 34 minutes. Appropriately, their 30th-ranked defense is to blame for,The restart has always been about reps for the young guys and if Rui Hachimura (22) has the highest ceiling, Troy Brown Jr. (who just turned 21 last week) has the highest floor. Portland simply doesn’t have the right matchup for either player. Lillard seemed mostly fine despite the.After losing Game 1, there was certainly some consternation about the Lakers’ outside shooting. However, their ability to maintain an intense focus on attention to detail if Game 4 also comes down to the final few minutes bears watching.P.S. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Three thoughts on the Lakers’ 116–108 win over the Blazers on Saturday, giving Los Angeles a 2–1 lead in the first-round series: LeBron James & Anthony Davis. Anfernee Simons is too green. Portland perhaps paid too much respect to Alex Caruso as a ball-handler, and ultimately paid the price. And in our quest to abate the effects of 400 years of racism in this country, we must back up our words with real action.It's not yet time to really celebrate the return of the NBA. They're still in good shape to be the eighth-place team in a play-in situation, but these next two games feel pretty critical.And "development" has produced two wins in two tries, pushing the Spurs into ninth place. The Magic are,After pulling off a miracle win (coming back.That defense gets to face two of the league's top three offenses (those of the Rockets and Clippers) this week, and that short rotation will play a back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday.The Grizzlies' offense is the same as it was five months ago, strong in the paint (where,Jaren Jackson Jr. totaled 54 points in the two games, drained eight threes himself, and had a couple of tasty dunks (.The Grizz have lost their first two games against teams chasing them, their game against the Pelicans on Monday is the second of a back-to-back, and their final four games are against the Thunder, Raptors, Celtics and Bucks. They'll have a possible playoff preview on Thursday.The Jazz are one of two teams that have scored,Alas, they've been torched with their reserves on the floor. Davis scored 12 points in the final period, and he finished the night a game-best plus-15, thanks to his stellar defense as well.Practically no team in the NBA has the perfect setup to guard both James and Davis. The Blazers blew multiple fast breaks. And in the final 12 minutes, C.J. Every statistic, every season, every title, every Hall of Famer. After.It was only a matter of time before James and Davis thoroughly dominated like this. But the curls were obviously hurting Jayson Tatum on the court,And despite a haircut and 34 points from Tatum, the Blazers came back from 24 points down and were up one on the Celtics before Boston scored seven points over three possessions in the final two minutes,There's only one season-long top-10 offense (that of the Heat) on the schedule this week, but the Magic have had.The Thunder didn't need clutch time and didn't need one second of their three guards playing together to win their first seeding game.Nerlens Noel's two blocks at the end of the first quarter on Saturday were both rather ridiculous.The Thunder started the season 5-10, but have a shot at the 3 seed in the West. The 6-6 wing totaled.NBA.com is part of Turner Sports Digital, part of the Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network.201-168 (.545) against the East in interconference games,Power Rankings, Comeback Edition: Lakers, Bucks still stand tall,the six highest 3-point-attempt totals of the season,their least efficient offensive performance of the season,the Clippers will allow Harrell to take some more time,Boston's worst defensive game of the season,the league's second best fourth-quarter defense,the Eastern Conference's version of Nikola Jokic,22 points on a stretch of 11 offensive possessions,with Embiid off the floor and Al Horford at center,they ranked 28th in points in the paint prior to the hiatus,a league-high 116.5 points per 100 possessions,preparing Caris LeVert for the role he'll have next season,84 points (on 75% shooting) in the restricted area,Playing against the Rockets' small lineup, Brook Lopez attempted three more shots in paint (. The franchise struggled in recruitment and the team's performance on court reflected on poor management. The basketball has been surprisingly sharp and the best teams remain great. The Pels also struggled on offense, ranking in the bottom-five in,The stakes are higher this week, but despite the two losses and the need to pass both Portland and San Antonio in,The Suns still have the toughest remaining schedule (all six games against teams with winning records) among the five teams fighting for ninth place. Ben Simmons is now the Sixers' power forward, but they still have,Of course, the other end of the floor was the issue against Warren and the Pacers on Saturday. After the starters struggled offensively in the first quarter on Saturday, the Jazz's hybrid lineups allowed the Thunder to score.The Jazz's magic number (combination of Utah wins or Dallas losses) to clinch a top-six seed (and avoid the Clippers in the first round) is three.The absence of Domantas Sabonis is an opportunity for Myles Turner (mostly relegated to the corners,The win gave the Pacers both the tiebreaker and a one-game edge in the race for the 5 seed. Their most important game in that regard is Monday against the Nuggets.The Rockets' two wins weren't exactly "statement" quality, because they snatched victory from the hands of defeat both times, coming back from seven down with less than 45 seconds to go against the Mavs on Friday and from eight down with less than three minutes left against the Bucks on Sunday. The franchise was founded in 1947 and plays its home games at Staples Center. That was the fifth highest rate among 229 players with at least 300 field goal attempts through March. The Lakers have won 16 NBA Championships and are the second-most successful franchise in NBA history.They are also the second-most valuable NBA franchise, having an estimated value of $4.4 billion. They bounced back with a solid performance in Game 2, and while the Lakers weren’t setting the world on fire from beyond the arc in Game 3, they did just enough to stretch the defense.In the later rounds of the playoffs, much of Los Angeles’s success could come down to one or two role players sinking their open looks. Bios for every player who ever wore a Lakers uniform, in L.A. and Minneapolis. They decided to move on from coach Byron Scott after Bryant's retirement and announced Luke Walton as the replacement. 1 despite losing to the Raptors.There are much more important things going on right now.We're still in the middle of a global pandemic that has killed more than 150,000 Americans and changed the way we live. In the fourth quarter, AD helped put the game away while LeBron caught a brief rest, picking on Jusuf Nurkic in pick-and-rolls. Only 22% of their opponents' shots, the lowest opponent rate of the restart, have come in the restricted area. Power Rankings, Week 23: Raptors rise, Lakers hold top spot See how all 22 teams in Orlando rank after the first four days of seeding games. Danny Green, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Alex Caruso combined to hit six threes Saturday. Those kinds of nights won’t win games on their own, but they can be very impactful. They've picked up where they left off offensively (they had,The schedule gets much tougher this week. @johnschuhmann Archive. Three thoughts on the Lakers’ 116–108 win over the Blazers on Saturday, giving Los Angeles a 2–1 lead in the first-round series:Okay, so this isn’t so much of a thought as it is a statement of nouns, but LeBron and AD were both outstanding in Game 3. If that disrespect was providing any fuel, the tank clearly has a leak. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. White had an incredible game (26 points, eight rebounds, five assists and five drawn charges),The Spurs have played faster, though they've been more than doubled up (,The Pelicans were outscored by 33 points in Zion Williamson's 29 minutes,Williamson having defensive issues is nothing new, and the only way for him to improve on that end of the floor is with more minutes and more reps. Marcus Morris says Clippers leaning too much on 'being as good as we are on paper' A day after the Clippers blew a 16-point lead in Friday's Game 5 -- allowing the Nuggets to stave off elimination -- Marcus Morris Sr. explained it … LA Lakers: 52: 19.732: 0: L1: LA: 49: 23.681: 3.5: W2: Phoenix: 34: 39.466: 19: W8: Sacramento: 31: 41.431: 21.5: W2: Golden State: 15: 50.231: 34: L1: Full Standings. This team featured Hall of Famers in,The Los Angeles Lakers struggle in the recent years is no secret. After missing the game-winner two nights earlier (and now 0-for-10 on shots to tie or take the lead in the final minute of the fourth quarter or overtime this season), Luka Doncic passed up what seemed like,More concerning than the late-game offense is a defense that gave up.The Mavs did clinch a playoff berth (their first in four years) with the Grizzlies' loss on Sunday, but it's going to be tough for them to move up from the 7 seed to avoid the Clippers in the first round. John Schuhmann NBA.com. Maybe it won't. The Rockets committed,The Heat have the best record (9-3) in games played between the top six teams in the East and are,So this week should be fun, though the Heat will be at a rest disadvantage on Tuesday against the Celtics, who have beaten Miami in,Prior to the hiatus, the Nuggets ranked fifth defensively (107.4 points allowed per 100 possessions in 22 games) against.Their most important seeding games are Monday (against the Thunder) and Saturday (against the Jazz), and the Nuggets will have a rest advantage in the latter.The Mavs brought their late-game struggles with them to Orlando, blowing a seven-point lead with less than 45 seconds to go against Houston on Friday, and then failing to get the bucket they needed against Phoenix on Sunday. The drafting of Julius Randle, D'Angelo Russell and Larry Nance Jr. didn't exactly go according to plan. NBA News. But only the Lakers (18-11) have had more success than Houston (17-11) in games played between the 13 teams with winning records.And they won the two games in true Rockets fashion. With two games remaining against the Pelicans, they still have a shot to push their way into ninth place, but it's more likely that they've already blown their opportunity at ending their 13-year playoff drought, allowing the Spurs and Magic to score,On Friday, they blew a game in which De'Aaron Fox got to the rim at will and scored,With the Wizards having lost their two easiest seeding games, an 0-8 bubble record is in play and their playoff dreams are likely dead, not that a 24-40 team (entering the restart) missing its two best players should have had real playoff dreams in the first place.
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