Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Already Keeping Tabs On Lakers & Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets are still battling for a place in the Western Conference Semifinals. L.A. holds a 3-1 series lead after dropping Game 4 in blowout fashion in Houston. The winner of the series will go…

Lakers Rumors: Optimism Austin Reaves Will Return In Game 5

The Los Angeles Lakers have been without both of their star guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for the first four games of their series against the Houston Rockets, but reinforcements appear to be on the way. While Doncic still…

Marcus Smart Believes Lakers’ Fatigue In Game 4 Was More Mental Than Physical

The Los Angeles Lakers were unable to complete the sweep of the Houston Rockets in their first round playoff series, dropping Game 4 in blowout fashion. There were a number of issues that hurt the Lakers, but one of the…

JJ Redick Discusses Biggest Areas Lakers Have Missed Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves

The Los Angeles Lakers finally dropped their first game of the series against the Houston Rockets, a blowout Game 4 loss that came on the heels of their thrilling Game 3 overtime victory. The Lakers had been playing good basketball…

This Day In Lakers History: Robert Horry Delivers Game-Winner In Sweep Of Trail Blazers

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2001-02 campaign well atop the NBA, standing as a dynasty in the making. With...

Lakers News: Marcus Smart & Luke Kennard Fined For Actions After Game 4

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been fined $35,000 for questioning the integrity of game officials and Luke Kennard has been fined $25,000 for directing inappropriate language towards game officials, it was announced on Monday by James Jones, Executive…

LeBron James: Lakers Aren’t Comfortable Despite 3-1 Series Lead On Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers were unable to sweep the Houston Rockets as they dropped Game 4 on Sunday night. LeBron James struggled, as did the rest of the team, but the Lakers still hold a commanding series lead and will…

Marcus Smart Thinks Trash-Talk From Jae’Sean Tate & Rockets Was ‘Hilarious’

The Houston Rockets were able to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers by taking Game 4 and sending the series back to L.A. But attitudes and frustrations between the two teams began to boil over…

Alperen Sengun Doesn’t Think Deandre Ayton Should’ve Been Ejected

The defense that Deandre Ayton has played on Alperen Sengun is a big reason why the Los Angeles Lakers were able to jump out to a 3-0 series lead against the Houston Rockets. Ayton has been able to match his…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Willing To Pay Ejection Fine For Adou Thiero

Game 4 of the first round series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets saw some tensions boil over down the stretch. A minor late-game altercation with about a minute remaining led to Lakers rookie Adou Thiero and Rockets…