Stephen A. Smith Says Lakers Must Survive Four Games to Buy Time for Luka and Austin

about 1 month ago

Stephen A. Smith Says Lakers Must Survive Four Games to Buy Time for Luka and Austin

Smith said Los Angeles cannot think long-term against Houston. “Can we get this series 2-2,” he asked, framing the Lakers’ goal as buying time for Doncic and Reaves to return. He said the formula is simple: keep games close, attack Houston’s late-game turnovers, defend with desperation, and “go all out” until reinforcements arrive.

By Raahib Singh

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Jaylen Brown Speaks On His Near Decade-Long Pairing Alongside Jayson Tatum

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Jalen Williams Confirms The Thunder Have Spoken About Going B2B With Titles

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Kevin Durant Remains Nonchalant About Matchup Against LeBron James And Lakers

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Steve Kerr Admits He Hasn't Spoken To Steph And Dray All Too Much Before The Play-In

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Kerr, Curry, and Draymond have been together for well over a decade. What's understood doesn't need to be said when it comes to them as they enter a 'do or die' game vs the Clippers. "We’re well aware, all of us, of what we’ve been through together, and that this is an opportunity that we may not get again."

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Mike Brown Stands Up For Karl-Anthony Towns Despite His Up-and-Down Season

KAT had a down year, averaging 20.1 points per game on sub 37% shooting from 3. "You see highs and lows from everybody. That's what the season is about. He's no different than anybody else. He's an All-Star. He'll probably get votes for first, second, third team - which is deserving," said Brown as New York heads into Knicks-Hawks.

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