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What Do James and Davis Deals Mean for the Future of the Lakers?

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It’s been a hell of a week for Rob Pelinka and Lakers Nation. Yesterday, LeBron James signed a two-year $85 million extension, and this morning, Anthony Davis signed a five-year $190 million extension with the Lakers (obviously). Before I get into things, I need to bring up the fact that this deal was announced by Woj at 4:40 AM Pacific time. I have two possible explanations as to how this deal was completed while the entire West Coast was dead asleep. Either they were up ALL NIGHT trying to get a deal done, which caused them to work into the early hours of Thursday OR Davis and Pelinka are on the East Coast. Either way, it’s pretty insane that the deal was announced when it was, mostly because it probably went seemingly unknown for hours until us LA folk started waking up. If I sounds unappreciative, I promise I’m not…waking up to this news rivaled waking up on Christmas morning.

The James and Davis deals (I would assume) ends an extremely eventful offseason for the Lakers after acquiring or resigning: Jared Dudley, KCP, Markieff Morris, Marc Gasol, Montrezl Harrel, Dennis Schroder, and Wesley Matthews.

The Lakers absolutely got better ahead of the 2020-2021 season, but it is worth noting they parted ways with a few key contributors from last season: Danny Green, Rajon Rondo, Avery Bradley, JaVale McGee, and Dwight Howard.

Out on Giannis

Now that the Lakers lineup seems to be pretty much set for this coming season, what do the massive extensions to James and Davis mean for the future of the Lakers? Well first of all, I think it pretty much takes them out of the Giannis sweepstakes. Because of the cap, it’s nearly impossible for them to sign Giannis as a free agent without other players (the most expensive being Davis and James) taking a significant pay cut. Their only real shot at getting him now would be a massive trade in which the Lakers would most likely need to trade away pretty much their entire roster. Seriously though, how many games do you think a three-man team made up of only LeBron, AD, and Giannis would win? I would honestly put the over/under at 50…and even that might be too low.

It would be absolutely insane if the Lakers added Giannis to the two-headed monster that is LeBron and AD, and for that reason, I am out. Even though LeBron is nearing 40, he’s still at the height of his powers, as evidenced by his 2020 Finals MVP award. I can’t in good conscience support adding arguably the best player in the league to this team. After LeBron is gone I have absolutely no problem with adding Giannis, but to add him now would be an embarrassment of riches that no other team in the NBA would be able to compete with.

The Future of LeBron James

My first thought when I saw LeBron only extended for another two years, I thought it meant he plans to retire after the 2022-2023 season. However, in constructing his deal the way he did, he’s actually making more money per season now than he was before, and it doesn’t conflict with the over-38 rule in the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement. Plus, he’ll be able to stick around for Bronny to enter the NBA (in 2023), should the rules change to allow players to straight out of high school to enter the NBA draft. Should Bronny even be good enough to get drafted straight out of high school, they’ll only be able to get him in the 2nd round anyway, since they traded away their 1st round picks until the end of time to the Pelicans.

It’s hard to imagine LeBron leaving LA since it was more of a career and lifestyle choice to move here in the first place, but should Bronny be a lottery pick when the 2023 draft rolls around, is 38/39 year-old LeBron willing to relocate to Charlotte or Detroit to play with his son? Unlikely. I still think we’ve got him until he decides to call it quits, but who knows how much longer we have him after 2023.

The Future of Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis is a Laker for life. Unlike in the MLB, where we’ve seen guys sign contracts in the double digits in terms of years, the NBA tops out around five or six years. Davis’ five year extension means the organization plans to keep him around for along time, and means AD is willing to give his prime years to the Lakers. Assuming he stays healthy and competitive, I don’t see them parting ways in the future. He’s already won a championship here, they’ll be competitive for years to come, and all indicators show he loves being in LA…and we love him too. He’s a great locker room guy and someone any GM would dream to build around in the post-LeBron years.

Unlike other guys like Russell Westbrook, James Harden, and John Wall, who have bad relations with teams they thought they’d be with forever after signing massive deals, AD is different, and his situation is different. The main factor being that he has already won a championship. Those other guys have been on frustrating teams that were never able to win the last game of the year, which lead to them being unhappy. Davis on the other hand, seems like he could not be happier to put on a Lakers uniform every day, hopefully for the rest of his career.

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The NBA Playoffs Could Be Held in Las Vegas & Have a New Format

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Via SI.com:

A return to the NBA’s Summer League home appears to be an increasingly popular idea as we enter the fourth week of the COVID-19 suspension, according to Sports Illustrated‘s Chris Mannix. The entire postseason could take place in Las Vegas, creating a sort of mass quarantine as 16 teams battle for the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The idea may seem outlandish, but in a crisis, the NBA has no choice but to get creative.

Ummm yes please?? In a world were Big Cat’s “Cat Cave Derby” is the closest thing we have to live sports, I am dying for the NBA to return. And if the idea of every team playing in one location sounds ridiculous to you, I’m assuming you don’t watch college sports? NCAA basketball conference tournaments and the College World Series are held in one location and no one complains about that do they?

We’re already living in unchartered territory, so why not make things even weirder and host the entire playoffs in Vegas. No one will have home court advantage, so that’s one issue that’ll be automatically eliminated. Plus, if your concern is the health of the players, isolating everyone in a single location is the best thing to avoid “contamination”.

However, the most interesting part of this article is towards the end:

There could also be format changes to the playoffs along with an altered location, per CNBC’s Jabari Young. The first round and the NBA Finals could be best-of-five series’, and the middle two rounds could become a single-game elimination matchup.

Now THAT is a change I was not expecting. Do I think this format actually gets utilized in the playoffs? No. Do I think there’s a sliver of a chance it does because the world is already losing its mind? Yes. I don’t understand why you’d play two single-elimination games after a best-of-five series. I think if their goal is to shorten the playoffs, a best-of-three, best-of-three, best-of-five, best-of-five format is the shortest you can go. Unless they would consider a March Madness-esque single-elimination tournament. However, that format would taint the eventual champion’s title forever because no other season has been decided that way. That’s why I think the only format that wouldn’t forever taint the season would be the 3, 3, 5, 5 format.

Regardless of what the NBA decides, I’d like basketball back as soon as the public health concern is at a manageable level. Ticket sales would obviously be nonexistent, but at least they’d be able to charge for advertising and give the country something to get behind. I think we need it more than ever right now.

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The Sports World Has Given Coronavirus the Attention It so Desperately Wanted

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March 11, 2020 will officially go down as one of the worst days in sports history, courtesy of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Here’s a quick rundown of what went down:

And just for good measure, of course they had to throw my favorite actor Tom Hanks into the mix.

I never thought I’d say this, but it’s finally time we show COVID-19 some respect. March Madness is by far the biggest sporting event of the spring, and a major money machine for the NCAA. So the fact that no spectators will be allowed in the games is a major blow and will cause serious monetary implications. What’s even more scary is that this could get worse…they could very well end up canceling the entire tournament amid fear that players could catch the virus whenever and wherever.

While it’s unlikely that the entire NBA season will come to an end, it is postponed until further notice after Jazz player Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19. It’s not clear how long this hiatus will last, but it would be devastating if the entire rest of the season was cancelled because of this. I couldn’t imagine being in the front office of a title-contending team like the Lakers, Bucks, or Clippers right now knowing that all the offseason moves they made might’ve been for nothing.

The Ivy League took it one step further by already canceling the remainder of the season for all spring sports. To have trained tirelessly all offseason just to have the rest your season cancelled just as it’s getting started is truly devastating from a college athlete’s perspective. Not to undersell the impact this has on NBA players and other professional athletes, but those guys have already made it. For most college athletes, they get four years to play the sport they love before being unleashed on the real world. I truly couldn’t feel worse for all the seniors in the Ivy League who will miss out on the rest of their season because of it. You might be saying “it’s just sports” or “those Ivy League kids are going to be rich anyway” but it’s so much more of that. If you’re in that group, I apologize if this comes off as pretentious, but unless you played sports in college (which I did) you wouldn’t get it. It takes such a high level of commitment and dedication to play sports in college and especially the Division 1 level.

I haven’t even mentioned the implications this could have (and is already having) on the NHL, MLB, PGA Tour, and the Olympics. The NHL is nearing the end of its season which means the playoffs could be affected, the PGA Tour has no plans to cancel any events, but as we near The Masters it’s something to keep in mind as a possibility, and there’s a good chance the MLB season could be delayed or have empty stadiums. However, in my mind the biggest question pertains to the status of the 2020 Summer Olympics due to it’s close proximity to China, where COVID-19 originated. What’s interesting, though, is that they have less confirmed cases and deaths than the U.S. The Olympics are by far the most important sporting event of the year in terms of global impact, so if they were to get delayed or canceled, it would be devastating.

Of course overall public health is the main concern and is the driving force behind the decisions these league commissioners and board members have been making, BUT I do think they have been premature and excessive. And yes, I can admit COVID-19 deserves respect while at the same time saying that the sporting cancelations are excessive. The following chart shows the death rate from COVID-19 as of 10 pm 3/10/20 via worldometer:

AGE
 DEATH RATE
confirmed cases		 DEATH RATE
all cases
80+ years old
21.9%
14.8%
70-79 years old
8.0%
60-69 years old
3.6%
50-59 years old
1.3%
40-49 years old
0.4%
30-39 years old
0.2%
20-29 years old
0.2%
10-19 years old
0.2%
0-9 years old
no fatalities

As you can see, the elderly are most at risk from dying from the virus which isn’t surprising since underlying health conditions such as emphysema, hypertension, diabetes, etc. are more common. And from what I’m gathering, people in good health like Tom Hanks, Rudy Gobert, and college/pro athletes experience mild symptoms. I’m really not sure what happens next, but all I can do is remain optimistic that this thing doesn’t get even more out of hand than it already is (unlikely). And thanks to the news and internet, the hysteria is growing more rampant everyday. The next most important thing COVID-19 could take away from me is the Eagles concert scheduled in April. If I am denied a live rendition of Hotel California by Don Henley 2020 will officially be the worst year in history.

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LeBron Is Making the NBA MVP Race With Giannis Interesting After Big Wins Over Bucks and Clippers

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At this point in the season, the MVP Award is a two-horse race between Giannis and LeBron. I’d be lying to you if I said I had been watching the Bucks closely this season. I recognize that they’re having a historic season and are one of the best teams in the league, plus ya know…GIANNIS…but since I can’t watch them on TV unless they’re on a national network (ESPN, ABC), it makes it hard to keep up. But since I live in Los Angeles and can watch the Lakers whenever I want, I am continuously amazed by the performances LeBron gives on a nightly basis. It’s most evident how much he means to the Lakers when he goes to the bench. I have been very vocal in previous blogs about how bad the Lakers bench is, and that they are a completely different team with him in the game. In addition, he leads the league in assists, which shows how he isn’t just a scorer, but a playmaker that gets other guys involved and makes the whole team better. Since I will clearly come off as biased if I just talk about the things I’ve seen, I’ll let the stats do the talking to determine the argument.

PLAYER GP MIN PTS FGA FG% 3 PTS Made 3P% FT% OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK
Giannis Antetokounmpo 57 30.9 29.6 20 54.7 1.5 30.6 63.3 2.3 11.5 13.7 5.8 1 1
LeBron James 59 34.9 25.7 19.6 49.7 2.2 34.7 70.4 1 6.8 7.8 10.6 1.2 0.5

So as you can see, statistically, Giannis is having the superior season so far. He is averaging more points, rebounds (offensively and defensively), and has a better field-goal percentage. The only significant stats LeBron is leading in are assists and free-throw percentage. However, I do want to take your attention over to “MIN”. Lebron is averaging four more minutes per game than Giannis. This goes back to how bad the Lakers are without LeBron, which doesn’t allow him to rest as much during games. Instead of Jared Dudley subbing in the last few minutes of garbage time, LeBron is forced to stay in the game to secure the lead.

LeBron is 35 years old and has been playing in the league since he was 19. He has played in 1,257 games over his 17-year career and 34.9 min/game is actually his lowest average in a season so far. From 2004-2008 he averaged at least 40 minutes per game, with 42.5 min/game being his highest mark during the 2005-2006 season. The most minutes Giannis has ever averaged in a season was 36.7 in 2017-2018. Giannis, 25, has played in 735 less games than LeBron and they are still putting up comparable numbers, with LeBron carrying a heavier load.

LeBron has already won four MVP’s. A fifth would just be icing on the cake at this point and would tie him with Michael Jordan – an ode to his jersey number. And while I don’t want this to feel like a pity prize (like when Leonardo DiCaprio won the Best Actor Oscar for The Revenant, which wasn’t even close to his best role), if the season ended today I think the award should go to LeBron. To do what he’s doing at his age and with Anthony Davis as his only real help among an inconsistent supporting cast is unprecedented. After beating the Bucks and Clippers in back to back games this weekend they’ve solidified themselves as the best team in the league which is even more impressive considering their third-best player is a toss up between Danny Green, KCP, and Kyle Kuzma. LeBron’s leadership above all else is what separates him from the pack and is what makes his teams so successful. You can hate him off the court all you want (he irritates me every now and then) but you can’t discount the player he is on the floor and the VALUE he’s added to this 2019-2020 Lakers team. It is the Most VALUABLE Player after all…

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Lakers Get Bullied by Ja Morant, Grizzlies in 17-Point Loss

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While the above shot of Ja Morant posterizing Anthony Davis didn’t go in, it basically summarizes how last night went for the Lakers. A younger, inferior Grizzlies team bullied the Western Conference title favorite Lakers all night.

Sure, Danny Green was out last night in the Lakers’ 105-88 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies. But, the Grizzlies were without Jaren Jackson Jr, Brandon Clarke, and Justise Winslow; on paper, the score should’ve been reversed. The Lakers had all the momentum on their side, especially riding an 18-game road winning streak against the Western Conference and a 7-game win streak overall. Coupled by the fact that the Carushow (Alex Caruso) was getting his first start of the season and LeBron was riding the high of seeing his son win the CIF Southern Section Open Division Boys Basketball Championship, I thought they’d have so much energy. But, the Grizzlies are fighting for that 8-seed, and clearly wanted it more. 

The Grizzlies got huge games out of Jonas Valanciunas, Dillon Brooks, and Ja Morant. Valanciunas absolutely bullied the Lakers in the paint all night, as he had 20 rebounds and 22 points. With Valanciunas holding things down on defense (15 DREB), Rookie of the Year frontrunner Ja Morant was able to do his thing on offense – he combined for 27 points and 14 assists.

Then you have the Lakers, who as a team, combined to shoot just 40.9% from the field. LeBron and AD can’t save the day all the time, and this was another prime example of the weakness of the Lakers’ supporting cast. The other “scorers”: Kyle Kuzma, Alex Caruso, Avery Bradley, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, combined for 36 points on the night, which means they averaged 9 points each. Being that neither LeBron or AD eclipsed 20 points last night, these guys need to be able to step up when those two guys aren’t on their A-game. In my opinion, the biggest storyline for the Lakers to come out of last night’s loss is Anthony Davis’s case for DPOY is growing stronger by the game.

Davis added another two blocks and nine rebounds (7 DREB) to his resume, making his candidacy for the award even stronger. LeBron and Frank Vogel have already voiced their opinion on the issue which goes to show that he is already highly favored at this point.

Via Silver Screen & Roll:

Davis currently leads the Lakers in blocks (2.5) and steals (1.5) per game. Davis is also second in the league in blocks per game. Davis has a total of seven games where he’s finished with three blocks and two steals in a game this season, which is the second most in the league. There are only two players in the league that average at least two blocks and one steal per game, one of which is Anthony Davis.

Davis still ranks further behind in several categories league-wide such as rebounds and steals, but his solid defensive play night in and night out make him a solid contender. NBA Canada doesn’t give “Block of the Night” honors to just any schlub.

The Lakers clearly still have some things to clean up, but hopefully a “rivalry” game tonight against the Pelicans will light a fire under their ass and get them to play harder.

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The NBA All-Star Game MVP Award Has Been Renamed After Kobe Bryant

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Tied for the most All-Star game MVP awards all time, the NBA announced they would rename the award after the late, great Kobe Bryant.

The league couldn’t have named the award after a player more deserving than Bryant, who was an 18x All-Star, winning the MVP 4x.  At this point it would, I think the only thing left for the league to do is retire the numbers “8” and “24” (won by Bryant) throughout the entire league. It’s not really feasible to rename the other two major trophies: the championship (Larry O’Brien) or the MVP (Maurice Podoloff) trophies.

Tonight we’ll see the second installment of Kobe-related tributes this All-Star weekend, as the game rules were changed to honor the Black Mamba. In tonight’s game, the “Final Target Score” (as they’re calling it) will be determined by taking the leading team’s total cumulative score through three quarters and adding 24 points (Kobe’s number). I said I thought it would make both teams play harder, and I still hold that belief. But with emotions high and the cloud of Kobe’s untimely death present as ever, these players are going to have to dig deep to put on a show Kobe would be proud of. Now that the damn MVP award is named after him, whoever wins it better be deserving of the honor.

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Did Giannis Pick the Worst All-Star Team of All-Time?

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Yes.

A look at the most lopsided draft in sports draft history.

This years All-Star game is bound to be one of the most lackluster in recent memory. I can’t remember the last time I’ve been so underwhelmed at the sheer names on the rosters alone. Not even to mention the lopsided teams. This lack of entertainment value came as a bit of a surprise to me but I was able to break it down.

Here are the 3 reasons why this All-Star game is the opposite of “Must Watch TV”

1: Pure Lack of Talent

This year, stars like Curry, KD, Kyrie, Oladipo & Klay are all out with injuries. Two of which, are top 5 players in the NBA. Not seeing Steph and Klay launch 40 footers and the KD drama is just upsetting. These five players alone would be a better team than Team Giannis but that’s for my next point.

2: GIANNIS PICKED THE WORST TEAM EVER

I don’t know what happened here, at all. On paper this isn’t even close. How did he not come out with Kwahi, Davis, Harden or Doncic??? That’s insane! Can Giannis team win? 100% but that’s only Bc the whole thing is bs anyway. But seriously, like it’s so lopsided that it makes you wonder if he has beef/ other agendas with the players he picked. Was he blind folded? Does he owe someone money? Was he muddying the water to guarantee an All Star MVP?? Did Giannis do the 100% chemistry thing in FIFA?? Idk but something is fishy. I’m sure Giannis has forgotten more basketball knowledge than I’ll ever know, but I can personally guarantee a loss for his slapdick team.

3: The Kobe Effect

This years All Star game will feature a pretty shitty end game in order to honor Kobe. Am I for honoring Kobe? Absolutely. I think they should change the goddamn logo, but this? Nah, this ain’t it. It’s over complicated and not fulfilling at all.

All in all, the NBA All Star weekend is fun, it’s highlighted by the skills comp, and the dunk contest. The All Star game is just a background contest for charity (which is great).

Prediction: Lebron 188 | Giannis 160

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The Lakers Stay Quiet During 2020 NBA Trade Deadline While Rest of the League Gets Hit With Woj Bombs

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It’s hard to complain as a Los Angeles Lakers fan right now, being that we have the second-best record in the NBA plus a roster that includes LeBron James and Anthony Davis…but I will anyway. Many teams got better as a result of today’s 3 p.m. EST NBA trade deadline, but the Lakers weren’t one of them.

 

Lakers fans have been calling for a trade that would most likely include Kyle Kuzma for some time now, as he has not lived up to expectations this season. While Kuzma is averaging 43.7% from the field and 33.7% from three in 25 minutes, which are comparable to 2020 All-Star Jayson Tatum, it’s the rest of his numbers that irk the Lakers fan base. He is averaging just 13.1 points, 1.1 assists, 0.3 steals, 0.4 blocks, and 4.7 pre-game Instagram posts per game (unofficial).

What’s so frustrating about GM Rob Pelinka not making any moves at the deadline is that despite the winning, they have holes. They are a much worse team when James is on the bench, proving that they don’t have the supporting cast (aside from Anthony Davis) to pick up the slack when James isn’t in the game. Thinking back to their January 1st game against the Suns in which they almost blew a 34-point lead once James went to the bench, it shows why Laker Nation has reason to be nervous. They’ve also lost both games to their biggest competition in the West – the Clippers – who have just showed that they want it more, especially in the final minutes of the second matchup.

However, not all hope is lost. They still remain the favorite to sign Darren Collison, who retired this past offseason. Collison, a career 39% shooter from three would help the Lakers in spacing and would surely add to their depth alongside James and Davis.

BREAKING NEWS – *J.R. Smith has entered the chat*

OUT OF LEFT FIELD the Lakers announce they will bring in J.R. Smith for a workout. Smith, currently a free agent, hasn’t played in the NBA since November 2018, so it seems like the only reason they’d be looking to sign him is because he’s played with James before, so he knows his system?? He did win a championship with James in 2016, so maybe they’re hoping some of that mojo transfers over to this season. However, he’s basically just another Rajon Rondo, so do we really need two of these guys? Plus, with All-Star Alex Caruso and KCP as the primary shooting guards, I’m not really sure where Smith would work into the line-up.

The Lakers have problems that still need addressing, but hopefully if they can sign Collison, it’ll tighten up some loose screws on offense that have been evading them this season. Another scorer is essential to their playoff run, and especially if they expect to be able to compete with the highly favored Bucks out of the East in the Finals.

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How the Hell Is Tacko Fall an All-Star?

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First of all, I just want to say that all is right in the NBA when the Lakers have two starters in the All-Star game. It reminds us that the Lake Show is back, and that they are in the hunt for a ring. As for the other starters on both the East and West, it’s hard to make an argument that someone got snubbed. You could make a case that Jimmy Butler should be starting over Trae Young, but other than that it’s pretty fair. I think the biggest surprise, at least for me, is that the Celtics’ 7’6” center Tacko Fall made the squad. We all know that All-Star voting is a popularity contest, but this is taking it to the next level.

He has played in four games this year, averaging:

5.3 Minutes Per Game

4.3 Points Per Game

2 Field Goals Per Game

0.3 Free Throws Per Game

2.5 Rebounds Per Game

4 Standing Ovations

Not exactly the textbook definition of an All-Star. But, he’s one of the most liked players in the league, largely thanks to the internet.

The fanfare when Tacko comes around the All-Star festivities will be insane. I honestly think he’ll have the longest line for autographs out of all the players. And honestly, I kinda can’t blame people. He’s so massive it’s must-see TV when he’s in the game, which is why I can’t believe he has only played in four games all year. Four games and he’s an All-Star. We’ve got guys grinding through forty minutes on the floor for shit teams like the Kings and Knicks, but they don’t even get to sniff the All-Star game. Fucked up is what it is.

I understand that it’s all fun, but there’s gotta be a little integrity left in this game right? And voting a guy like Tacko Fall is be an All-Star is good for ratings and the fans, but he definitely isn’t deserving. I’m just surprised Zion didn’t make the team.

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Missing AD and Kuzma, Lakers Snap 14-Game Road Winning Streak

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Excuse me for being an ignorant Lakers fan, but at this point, I just assume they’re going to win every game. I should’ve realized that without Anthony Davis and Kyle Kuzma tonight, they would be tested – which was obviously the case. The Lakers lost their first away game of the 2019-2020 season tonight in what was a very close game against the Indiana Pacers.

The 14-game road winning streak was the third-longest in NBA history, which makes sense for a team with only four losses through 28 games. To be a truly great team you have to be able to win on the road, and although there have been some close calls, this Lakers team is finding a way to win.

They’ve had their share of close calls:

  • @ Dallas (119-110 OT)
  • @ OKC (130-127)
  • @ Memphis (109-108)
  • @ NOLA (114-110)
  • @ Atlanta (101-96)

Although some of these games were close calls, all that matters is that they pulled out a win. Yeah maybe the box score is ugly, and analysts will criticize the team for not beating up on inferior opponents like the Pelicans or Hawks, but who cares? The Lakers have not lost to a bad team yet this season. Their only losses this season have been to the Clippers, Raptors, Mavericks, and Pacers – all solid, playoff-bound teams. Most teams slip up once or twice against inferior opponents, but the teams that beat the teams they’re supposed to beat make the losses against competent teams easier to swallow.

Especially without AD and Kuz, the bench had to step up tonight, which they did decently well. The biggest surprise of the Lakers’ season so far, Dwight Howard was a perfect 10/10 from the field, along with six rebounds and two blocks. Rondo and Caruso also chipped in and put together solid games.

Despite the loss, I’m so damn excited about this Lakers team. They’ve showed that they can get it done in close games and on the road, which is excellent practice for the playoffs. And did you like how I went an entire Lakers blog without mentioning Lebron? I recognize he’s not the only player on the Lakers worth mentioning….but still #myKING.

Also, never thought LebronXSuperman was the duo I was missing all my life

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