about 2 months ago

Nikola Jokic Goes Coast-to-Coast for the Easy Bucket vs. Spurs

Midway through the first quarter vs. Spurs, Jokic grabbed a defensive rebound and charged down the court. Rather than passing the ball, he went coast-to-coast and finished the easy bucket over a Spurs defender. Without Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio struggled to contain Jokic. In this play, he showcased his dominance with the ease with which he finished the play.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

JJ Redick Says Luka Doncic’s Elite Play Isn’t Being Recognized After Big Game vs. Bull

Redick highlighted Doncic's defensive reblunding, assists and steals in Lakers' 142-130 win vs. Bulls. He emphasized how Doncic had 51 points and 9 assists but with just 1 turnover. "He’s playing as well as anybody in the NBA right now and it’s prolly not being talked about," Redick said. JJ added that if nobody else talks about it, he will.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

NBA East/West Standings Update (March 12th)

Lakers are now the third seed, 0.5 games ahead of the Rockets. 76ers fall to 9th after losing to Detroit while the Magic remain 5th. Suns are 1 GB from 6th and as the Heat stay 6th. Hawks are 8th now, Mavericks move to 12th from 13th. Nuggets are 0.5 behind the Lakers and the Celtics remain at 2nd.

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Luka Doncic Says Lakers Relaxed Defensively in Win vs. Bulls

The Lakers got a big 142-130 win vs. Bulls, overwhelming them with offense. However, Doncic wasn't completely happy with the defensive efforts. "We played a little bit relaxed," Doncic said. He continued, "But we got the win, so that's what matters." Luka dropped 51 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists, carrying the Lakers to a hard fought victory.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

“That’s Greatness”: De’Andre Ayton Praises LeBron James’ Fit in Return From Injury

Ayton praised LeBron for fitting in with what the Lakers did in his return vs. Bulls. He praised James' greatness, especially for his role in the 142-130 win. "He did a great job of just blending in, just playing his position and playing the big spot as well," Ayton said. He even noticed LeBron's clutch rim protection done the stretch.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Matas Buzelis Won’t Trash Talk Luka Doncic After His Dominant 51-Point Game vs. Bulls

Buzelis learned the hard way that it's not a good idea to trash talk Doncic mid-game. Luka dropped 51 points as the Lakers outlasted the Bulls 142-130. "He started killing obviously when I started talking to him," Buzelis said. When asked what he took away from talking trash to Doncic, Matas added, "Probably not to talk to him."

By Pranay Mukherjee

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