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  • Lakers Suffer Brutal Loss to Hornets, 100-97. Reaves Ejected, Luka Struggles

    Lakers Suffer Brutal Loss to Hornets, 100-97. Reaves Ejected, Luka Struggles
    Feb 20 2025
    Fans might have been willing to forgive last week's loss to Utah heading into the All-Star break, with all the upheaval around the trade deadline, including the arrival of Luka Dončić and the non-arrival of Mark Williams. Bad games happen, even if they shouldn't. But losing Wednesday at home against Charlotte? That one is gonna annoy people. Final score, 100-97. There was plenty not to like. Austin Reaves, already having a rough game to that point, lost his cool after a non-call late in the third and quickly picked up a pair of T's. Luka, while playing more minutes (33) and piling up rebounds (11) and assists (eight), also turned the ball over six times and was 5-18 from the floor. The Lakers turned the ball over 18 times. they took 51 3's as a team, and only made 15. 41 percent from the floor, overall. Only 12 FTAs, on their home floor. This was ugly. It also exposed some of the things that are going to be a challenge going forward for the Lakers while they figure out the Luka/LeBron combination, and even potentially after things get smoother in that regard. The Lakers have struggled against zones all year, and Wednesday was no different. But particularly after Reaves was tossed, the inability of the Lakers to get into the paint off the dribble was pretty stark. Before, they always had Davis as a presence to get the ball inside. Now, they have to find other ways to push the ball towards the basket. And then for long stretches, it felt like Luka and LeBron were wearing the same uniform, but not necessarily playing in the same game. Over time, the Lakers are going to have to find ways to get the two of them more active together from possession to possession. Yes, ther will always bee some "your turn, my turn" going on, and that's not necessarily bad, even. But it can't be all of what's happening, either. And, no question, center is a problem. Jaxson Hayes was fine on Wednesday. Alex Len was... fine-ish. But LA just isn't going to be in a position to make that position a plus. So it's a matter of minimizing the downside and capitalizing on the good matchups. Logic said this would always be a process. The hope was the Lakers could work through it while winning games, especially against bad teams. Unfortunately, that hasn't happened, and with another challenging game tonight in Portland, the Lakers are going to need to turn things around over time against better competition. That's just a function of the schedule and the reality of making such a massive in-season trade. But there's still plenty of reason to believe that better games are ahead. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: The Lakers lose to Charlotte, 100-97.SEGMENT 2: A bad night for Reaves, a struggle for Luka. SEGMENT 3: Wednesday showed where some of the team's issues are. Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Turbo TaxReady for stress-free taxes and the most money back, guaranteed? Head over to TurboTax.com today and get matched with your Expert. Only available with TurboTax Live Full Service. Real-time updates only in the iOS mobile app. See guarantee details at TurboTax.com/guarantees. HungryrootWith Hungryroot, it’s like having a personal shopper and a nutritionist all in one.For a limited time, get 40% off your first box and a free item in every box for life! Just go to Hungryroot.com/lockedonnba and use codeLOCKEDONNBA. PrizepicksNow’s the perfect time to join.Download the app todayand use codeLOCKEDONNBA to get $50 instantly when you play your first $5 lineup! That’s right—no need to win to get the bonus, it’s guaranteed. PrizePicks—Run Your Game! Door DashThey Swoosh, You Save: when any player scores 50 or more points in a game during the 24/25 NBA regular season, DashPass members save 50% on an order, up to $10 off with promo code NBA50. 50% Off 1 Order (Up to $10 Off)Offer valid from 9:00 AM PT through 11:59 PM PT after a 50 point performance in any game during the NBA season on orders placed at participating merchant locations. Valid only in the United States. Maximum value of discount is $10.00. Discount applies to subtotal only; does not apply to fees, taxes, and gratuity. Not valid for pickup. Limit one per person. Not valid for the purchase of alcohol. Fees, taxes, and gratuity still apply. Must have an active DashPass account. Use promo code NBA50 to redeem. See further terms and conditions at https://drd.sh/8ONpZP/.FanDuelRight now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions ...
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  • LAKERS POSTCAST Hornets sting the Lakers 100-97

    LAKERS POSTCAST Hornets sting the Lakers 100-97
    Feb 20 2025

    Miles Bridges scored 29 points and LeMelo Ball added 27 as the Charlotte Hornets upset the hometown Lakers 100-97. LeBron James led the Lakers in the loss with 26 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists, while Luka Doncic struggled, making just five of sixteen shots and one of nine from behind the arc. The Lakers will look to get back on the winning side of things Thursday night, when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers.

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  • Luka Dončić's Minutes to Increase, Plus Reasons to be Optimistic About the Lakers' Defense

    Luka Dončić's Minutes to Increase, Plus Reasons to be Optimistic About the Lakers' Defense
    Feb 19 2025
    The Lakers kick off the post All-Star portion of the schedule tonight, in a make up game against the Charlotte Hornets at the Crypt. At 32-20, they're well-positioned to finish inside the top six seeds in the Western Conference, and avoid the play-in game for the first time in a while.Moreover, guys are getting healthy. While LeBron James is listed as questionable for tonight's game, he was able to participate in most of Tuesday's practice and at the least seems likely to play either tonight or tomorrow in Portland. Meanwhile, Dorian Finney-Smith, Gabe Vincent and Jaxson Hayes are all healthy. Luka Dončić will see his minutes restriction get less restrictive against the Hornets, and assuming all goes well JJ Redick believes it should disappear entirely very soon. So things are looking good! But the biggest reasons to stay bullish on the team going forward aren't related to the health of LA's stars—that's table stakes for a successful stretch run. It's in the potential for the Lakers to produce defensively, even after trading away Anthony Davis and Max Christie in Luka deal. Last week's attention-related debacle against Utah notwithstanding, the Lakers not only entered the break on a hot streak on that side of the ball, some of it came with Davis sidelined, even before he was traded. There is a little bit of proof of concept, and the key comes in how the roster has shifted with the addition of Finney-Smith and the return of Jarred Vanderbilt. This, plus the resurrection of Gabe Vincent as a viable rotation player, has shifted the dynamic of the team's D in significant ways. First, they're all good defenders. But more than that, they allow other players—think Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura especially—to slot into responsibility levels more appropriate for their defensive profile. (Meaning, they don't have to carry as much weight, which is good because both are a weaker defenders.) Both work hard and try to follow the game plan, which works well if they're not expected to play featured roles as stoppers. There's still a lot of ground to cover. The Lakers have to figure out how Luka works best in their defensive schemes. But the notion the Lakers are destined to fall off significantly following the trade shouldn't be taken as gospel. It could happen, but it's not a given. And there's a good chance they could be just fine, too. HOSTS: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT 1: Luka is getting closer to no restrictions. SEGMENT 2: Reasons to be bullish on the Lakers defense. SEGMENT 3: The DFS and Vando effect. Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Turbo TaxReady for stress-free taxes and the most money back, guaranteed? Head over to TurboTax.com today and get matched with your Expert. Only available with TurboTax Live Full Service. Real-time updates only in the iOS mobile app. See guarantee details at TurboTax.com/guarantees. HungryrootWith Hungryroot, it’s like having a personal shopper and a nutritionist all in one.For a limited time, get 40% off your first box and a free item in every box for life! Just go to Hungryroot.com/lockedonnba and use codeLOCKEDONNBA. PrizepicksNow’s the perfect time to join.Download the app todayand use codeLOCKEDONNBA to get $50 instantly when you play your first $5 lineup! That’s right—no need to win to get the bonus, it’s guaranteed. PrizePicks—Run Your Game! Door DashThey Swoosh, You Save: when any player scores 50 or more points in a game during the 24/25 NBA regular season, DashPass members save 50% on an order, up to $10 off with promo code NBA50. 50% Off 1 Order (Up to $10 Off)Offer valid from 9:00 AM PT through 11:59 PM PT after a 50 point performance in any game during the NBA season on orders placed at participating merchant locations. Valid only in the United States. Maximum value of discount is $10.00. Discount applies to subtotal only; does not apply to fees, taxes, and gratuity. Not valid for pickup. Limit one per person. Not valid for the purchase of alcohol. Fees, taxes, and gratuity still apply. Must have an active DashPass account. Use promo code NBA50 to redeem. See further terms and conditions at https://drd.sh/8ONpZP/.FanDuelRight now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-...
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    35 min

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