about 1 month ago

Austin Reaves Drains First Basket Since April 2nd In Game 5 Vs Rockets

Reaves drained a deep three at the top of the key in the first quarter of Lakers-Rockets Game 5. This is his first bucket since April 2nd as he's missed the Lakers' last 9 games due to his right oblique strain. He's averaged over 23 points per game this season and so his addition is very much welcomed by LAL.

By Samir Mehdi

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about 1 month ago

Shaquille O’Neal Slams Lakers for Resorting to “Hero Ball”, Doesn’t Like Watching Them

Shaq doesn't like how the Lakers have been playing and doesn't like watching them play at times. "Towards the end they try to play the hero ball. 'Okay, we're going to start playing hard now,'" Shaq said, asserting that it won't help the Lakers win a championship. He slammed the Lakers for playing flat and not playing hard enough.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Steph Curry Reflects on His 17th Season and the Warriors’ Play-In Exit

about 1 month ago

Steph Curry Reflects on His 17th Season and the Warriors’ Play-In Exit

Steph curry admitted that the 2025-26 season was a disappointment for the Warriors. "The season didn’t end the way we wanted it to. Falling in the Play-In Tournament is a tough pill to swallow," Curry said. However, he's reflecting on the journey and his path forward. Curry knows that "the game is faster" and the margin for error is low.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Austin Reaves Opens Up on Return Process, Wishes He Played Better in Game 5 vs. Rockets

Reaves stated that it feels good to be back and playing the game that he loves so much. "I've been running around Los Angeles doing everything I could possibly do to get back to this moment," Reaves admitted. However, despite scoring 22 in game 5, he wishes that he took more shots and helped the lakers win the game.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Austin Reaves Details Feeling “Chills” in Game 5 Return vs. Rockets

Reaves stated that returning after from injury, he felt "chills" playing in front of a home crowd in game 5. "I think that's because when something you love is taken away from you for 4 weeks with injury," Reaves said, explaining his emotions. Although the Lakers lost game 5, Reaves wants to regroup and close it out in game 6.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Kevin Durant Ruled Out for Game 6 vs Lakers

Durant will miss Game 6 against the Lakers with a bone bruise in his left ankle carrying a two-week minimum recovery, per Shams Charania. He is just over one week into the injury and will have missed five of six games. Houston has had full control of the last three games with their young core carrying the load, Charania noted.

By Adit Pujari

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