Lopez Helps Lakers Survive Magic
Despite the Los Angeles Lakers blowing a 14-point lead, they pulled off a suspenseful 109-108 victory against the Orlando Magic.
Despite the Los Angeles Lakers blowing a 14-point lead, they pulled off a suspenseful 109-108 victory against the Orlando Magic.
Notes, and things picked on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
Despite having six players score in the double digits, the Lakers lost to the Blazers 108-103.
Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
De’Aaron Fox, the fifth pick in NBA Draft 2017 presented by State Farm, is averaging 11.3 points and 4.3 assists in 27.2 minutes while starting 37 of his 49 games in his rookie season
The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced that Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors remain in the top spots on the NBA’s Most Popular Jersey and Team Merchandise lists, respectively. Results are based on NBAStore.com sales from October 2017 through December 2017.
Lakers sophomore Brandon Ingram and rookies Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma were three of 10 American first- and second-year players selected by the league’s assistant coaches to participate in the Mtn Dew Kickstart Rising Stars game
For the first time this season, the Lakers concocted a three-game winning streak.
An early offensive energy would help the Lakers triumph over the Kings 99-86.
“It felt good to be back home and actually get on the court,” said Hawks rookie guard Tyler Dorsey. “All my family and everybody came.”
The Lakers were out of rhythm for their eighth game, losing 108-94 to the Charlotte Hornets on Friday.
The Lakers struggled to get in rhythm offensively, especially rookie forward Kyle Kuzma who has been sensational for the Lakers.
Although the Lakers rookies put up a strong performance, they were not able to close out against the Portland Trailblazers on December 23 nor the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 25.
On Saturday, L.A. secured a 110-99 win against the Charlotte Hornets. The Lakers bench excelled in the matchup, scoring a collective 53 points.
The battle of Los Angeles basketball bragging rights took place inside Staples Center on Monday night, as the Clippers defeated the Lakers, 120-115.