Lakers found a successful formula, but building around LeBron James is …
DETROIT — It’s hard to characterize a game against a reeling Detroit Pistons team as a “must win,” but the Los Angeles Lakers wore the look of relief following a road swing that saw them multiple time zones away from their building for 11 days.
It’s even harder to believe they’ve stopped the boat from capsizing after a disastrous 0-5 start, considering that they lost three in a row before surviving a Pistons surge on Sunday.
Lakers found a successful formula, but building around LeBron James is …
It seems like the Lakers have been on a tear of sorts, but they’re still ahead of only Oklahoma City, San Antonio and Houston in the West.
That’s how far behind they’ve set themselves in their mission to be relevant beyond the star power provided by LeBron James and Anthony Davis. And even though it feels like there’s so much more season to go, one wonders if the hole they’ve dug is too deep to climb out of.
James looked road weary but not wholly exhausted following a 35-point performance in a game in which his biggest play was an assist to Austin Reaves on a corner triple to effectively conclude matters in the final minute.
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If Herculean performances from a man who turns 38 in a couple of weeks will be necessary to keep the Lakers afloat, that doesn’t seem like a recipe for long-term success. Davis has contributed his best stretch of consistent, dominant play in years — at least since the pre-bubble season.
Even with his one-point showing against Cleveland — he played just eight minutes due to illness — his past 11 games have been ridiculous: 31 points, 13.1 rebounds, 2.7 blocks on 66.7% shooting.
There appears to be a formula, at least until or if the Lakers make a significant personnel move. Put relentless pressure on the rim (the Lakers get to the line more efficiently than anyone else) to compensate for the lack of 3-point shooting. Be opportunistic in the open floor when the moment requires.
Lakers found a successful formula, but building around LeBron James is …
DETROIT — It’s hard to characterize a game against a reeling Detroit Pistons team as a “must win,” but the Los Angeles Lakers wore the look of relief following a road swing that saw them multiple time zones away from their building for 11 days.
It’s even harder to believe they’ve stopped the boat from capsizing after a disastrous 0-5 start, considering that they lost three in a row before surviving a Pistons surge on Sunday.
Lakers found a successful formula, but building around LeBron James is …
It seems like the Lakers have been on a tear of sorts, but they’re still ahead of only Oklahoma City, San Antonio and Houston in the West.
That’s how far behind they’ve set themselves in their mission to be relevant beyond the star power provided by LeBron James and Anthony Davis. And even though it feels like there’s so much more season to go, one wonders if the hole they’ve dug is too deep to climb out of.
James looked road weary but not wholly exhausted following a 35-point performance in a game in which his biggest play was an assist to Austin Reaves on a corner triple to effectively conclude matters in the final minute.
READ MORE:Bryce James, youngest son of LeBron James, already has an NIL deal with ..
If Herculean performances from a man who turns 38 in a couple of weeks will be necessary to keep the Lakers afloat, that doesn’t seem like a recipe for long-term success. Davis has contributed his best stretch of consistent, dominant play in years — at least since the pre-bubble season.
Even with his one-point showing against Cleveland — he played just eight minutes due to illness — his past 11 games have been ridiculous: 31 points, 13.1 rebounds, 2.7 blocks on 66.7% shooting.
There appears to be a formula, at least until or if the Lakers make a significant personnel move. Put relentless pressure on the rim (the Lakers get to the line more efficiently than anyone else) to compensate for the lack of 3-point shooting. Be opportunistic in the open floor when the moment requires.
