Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

JJ Redick: Lakers Are ‘On Edge’ Heading Into Must-Win Game 5 Vs. Timberwolves

In what appeared to be a very promising first season for JJ Redick as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, they are now fighting for their lives facing a 3-1 series deficit to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first…

Anthony Edwards Felt Lakers Were ‘Gassed’ Down Stretch Of Game 4

Try as they might, the Los Angeles Lakers could not hold off the Minnesota Timberwolves down the stretch of their Game 4 loss. The Lakers managed just 19 points in the fourth quarter while Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards scored 16…

Lakers Video: Luka Doncic Calls Caitlin Clark His Favorite WNBA Player

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is shaping up to have the type of career that future players may want to model their game after. The way he manipulates defenses and tempo is almost unbelievable at times, and it makes…

LeBron James Credits Timberwolves For Making More Plays Than Lakers Down Stretch

The Los Angeles Lakers had a chance to steal both Games 3 and 4 on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves but came up short both times. In Game 3, things were tied with around three minutes to play, and…

Luka Doncic: Fatigue Shouldn’t Play Factor For Lakers In Playoffs

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick made the decision to play just five players in the entire second half of Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Dorian Finney-Smith were the…

This Day In Lakers History: Andrew Bynum Ties NBA Playoff Record With 10 Blocks

On April 29, 2012, Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum invited the Denver Nuggets to a block party in L.A.'s...

NBA Admits To Costly Mistake In Lakers’ Game 4 Loss To Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a 3-1 series deficit to the Minnesota Timberwolves after dropping both Games 3 and 4 in close ones on the road. Game 4, in particular, was frustrating as the Lakers led almost the…

LeBron James: Lakers Must Take Things One Game At A Time Facing 3-1 Deficit

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers gave a great effort in Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but it still wasn't enough. James finished with 27 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists, three steals and three blocks, but the Lakers…

JJ Redick Explains Decision To Play 5 Players In Second Half Of Lakers’ Game 4 Loss To Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Lakers entered Game 4 facing a near must-win proposition as a loss would signal a perilous position to be in against a young and hungry Minnesota Timberwolves squad. The Lakers lost Game 3 despite a heroic performance…

Luka Doncic: Lakers Need To ‘Believe’ In Order To Come Back From 3-1 Deficit Vs. Timberwolves

Luka Doncic looked worse for wear in Game 3 of the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves as he had been dealing with a stomach bug that sapped him of his energy and endurance. Despite the quick…