JJ Redick Certain That Every Team Wants to Play the Lakers in the Playoffs

about 2 months ago

JJ Redick Certain That Every Team Wants to Play the Lakers in the Playoffs

"I'm sure everybody wants to play us. Let's get that out there," Redick said, speaking bluntly. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves supposedly missing the beginning of the playoffs due to injury, most teams see the Lakers as a soft target. LeBron James won't be able to put up much of a fight in the first round on his own.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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about 2 months ago

JJ Redick Wants Fans to Appreciate Lakers’ Regular Season Irrespective of Playoff Outcome

Redick understands that the goal every season is to win a championship. But he doesn't want this teams achievements thus far to be ignored. "Let's not discredit what this group did for the regular season, regardless of what happens in the playoffs," Redick said. He highlighted the injuries, adjustments and loudness the Lakers have faced this entire season.

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about 2 months ago

JJ Redick Discusses the Offensive Burden LeBron James Faces Ahead

Redick acknowledged how LeBron will have to go all out for as long as Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are out, carrying the team on his back. "We're gonna need him to facilitate, we're gonna need him to score, we're gonna need him to defend and rebound," Redick said. He added that LeBron understands the role he needs to fill.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

LeBron James Discusses Tapping Back Into Number 1 Role Amid Lakers’ Injury Crisis

"I had to tap back into a role that I was accustomed to in the past but obviously wasn't what it was this year," LeBron admitted. He's averaged 28ppg, 12.7 apg and 7.7 rpg in 3 games since Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves were ruled out. He's just trying to make plays and stay focused while helping the Lakers win.

By Pranay Mukherjee

NBA East/West Standings Update (April 10th)

about 2 months ago

NBA East/West Standings Update (April 10th)

Heat/Wizards and Hornets/Pistons stayed same. Hawks climbed to 5th after win vs. Cavs. 76ers/Pacers stayed same. Raptors fell to 6th after loss vs. Knicks. Celtics/Pels, Magic/Bulls, Bucks/Nets and Spurs/Mavs stayed same. Nuggets/Thunder, Jazz/Grizzlies, Timberwolves/Rockets and Kings/Warriors stayed same. Blazers replaced Clippers as 8th seed. Lakers/Suns stayed same.

By Pranay Mukherjee

NBA Games Results (April 10th): Hawks Beat Cavs 124–102, Knicks Beat Raptors 112–95

about 2 months ago

NBA Games Results (April 10th): Hawks Beat Cavs 124–102, Knicks Beat Raptors 112–95

Heat beat the Wizards 140-117. Pistons beat Hornets 118-100. 76ers beat Pacers 105-91. Celtics blew out the Pelicans 144-118. Magic beat Bulls 127-103. Bucks beat Nets 125-108. Spurs beat Mavs 139-120. Nuggets blew out the Thunder 127-107. Jazz blew out the Grizzlies 147-101. Timberwolves beat Rockets 136-132. Kings beat Warriors 124-118. Blazers beat Clippers 116-97. Lakers beat the Suns 101-73.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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