Lakers played a very good game, their defense was on point and that is what they needed during this stretch. However I still find hilarious that people who see that AD is still stretching his legs and trying to get back to what he was, and Lebron missing and they claim that Lakers may stay out of the playoffs this season.
I believe that is not a possibility at all, even if it comes down to the last games, even if they stay for the "play-in" or whatever they are calling for that 8th seed these days, I am sure that they will be capable of beating anyone they face. And looking at who is at the top of the table right now they are either playing Jazz or Suns and they will destroy both of them for sure. So for lakers there is no problem, when they are 100% healthy there is really no team in the league that could stop them, but them being 100% is a big question mark.
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Lakers looking good without Lebron James, leading by 10 against the Nuggets. Anthony Davis is having the best game since he comes back from injury.
Not an impressive win though. The Lakers still needs to improve their ball rotation and plays. Lucky their bench was draining some threes from Gasol and Matthews, and a good winning block from AD at the end of the game.
They were up 10 down the stretch and the Nuggets was able to close the gap at 2.
So, again not an impressive win. I know there was no LeBron and so the Nuggets has no Murray as well.
Indeed. They should use Marc Gasol more. They are too inclined to use Drummond only but forgot Gasol can shoot outside which is a big threat for a center.
If they can open up space thru the rim then they could attack more using Davis.
They are lucky Dozier was injured and the Nuggets were having a difficult time finding their offense while Porter was also having a bad night.
It's a good start, perhaps they can now find some determination with this win against a team from the top.
Where is Kuzma? 31 minutes 6 points. This should be the time where he could shine most while Lebron is still resting. He had his minutes and was good against the Raptors. No consistency.
what we witnessed is another proof that Kuzma is inconsistent, I think he would not last with the Lakers, probably next season he will be traded if he will not improve his game. He can score 30 points at one night, and the next night he will struggle, that's not what the Lakers need now, they need someone who can provide for them as Lakers as a team is struggling.
All depends what they get back no sense in trading someone who is perfectly capable of ballin on any given night for trash back. Dont know his contract situation but you need guys on the lower end of the cap to be able to field the stars they got.
I'd like to see them do some sort of sign and trade with the Pelicans to get Lonzo Ball back. I think his play style matches well with LeBron, and I think if they had to do the trade for AD over again they would have tossed in Kuzma instead of Lonzo.
What trade do you guys think would work for Kuzma? He has been praised by his coach lately for doing the little things, but he hasn't mastered how to fill up that stat sheet every night as others have pointed out.
Honestly he just signed a contract 3 years for $40m with the last one being a player option. That's not bad but thats not great. Teams would have to want him locked in for multiple years. Trades are weird. Without contracts its fairly easy to say this one for that one but contracts screw all of that up. If I were the Lakers I'd just sit with him generally speaking thats not a terrible contract.
Lakers looking good without Lebron James, leading by 10 against the Nuggets. Anthony Davis is having the best game since he comes back from injury.
Not an impressive win though. The Lakers still needs to improve their ball rotation and plays. Lucky their bench was draining some threes from Gasol and Matthews, and a good winning block from AD at the end of the game.
They were up 10 down the stretch and the Nuggets was able to close the gap at 2.
So, again not an impressive win. I know there was no LeBron and so the Nuggets has no Murray as well.
Indeed. They should use Marc Gasol more. They are too inclined to use Drummond only but forgot Gasol can shoot outside which is a big threat for a center.
If they can open up space thru the rim then they could attack more using Davis.
They are lucky Dozier was injured and the Nuggets were having a difficult time finding their offense while Porter was also having a bad night.
It's a good start, perhaps they can now find some determination with this win against a team from the top.
Where is Kuzma? 31 minutes 6 points. This should be the time where he could shine most while Lebron is still resting. He had his minutes and was good against the Raptors. No consistency.
what we witnessed is another proof that Kuzma is inconsistent, I think he would not last with the Lakers, probably next season he will be traded if he will not improve his game. He can score 30 points at one night, and the next night he will struggle, that's not what the Lakers need now, they need someone who can provide for them as Lakers as a team is struggling.
All depends what they get back no sense in trading someone who is perfectly capable of ballin on any given night for trash back. Dont know his contract situation but you need guys on the lower end of the cap to be able to field the stars they got.
I'd like to see them do some sort of sign and trade with the Pelicans to get Lonzo Ball back. I think his play style matches well with LeBron, and I think if they had to do the trade for AD over again they would have tossed in Kuzma instead of Lonzo.
What trade do you guys think would work for Kuzma? He has been praised by his coach lately for doing the little things, but he hasn't mastered how to fill up that stat sheet every night as others have pointed out.
Lakers looking good without Lebron James, leading by 10 against the Nuggets. Anthony Davis is having the best game since he comes back from injury.
Not an impressive win though. The Lakers still needs to improve their ball rotation and plays. Lucky their bench was draining some threes from Gasol and Matthews, and a good winning block from AD at the end of the game.
They were up 10 down the stretch and the Nuggets was able to close the gap at 2.
So, again not an impressive win. I know there was no LeBron and so the Nuggets has no Murray as well.
Indeed. They should use Marc Gasol more. They are too inclined to use Drummond only but forgot Gasol can shoot outside which is a big threat for a center.
If they can open up space thru the rim then they could attack more using Davis.
They are lucky Dozier was injured and the Nuggets were having a difficult time finding their offense while Porter was also having a bad night.
It's a good start, perhaps they can now find some determination with this win against a team from the top.
Where is Kuzma? 31 minutes 6 points. This should be the time where he could shine most while Lebron is still resting. He had his minutes and was good against the Raptors. No consistency.
what we witnessed is another proof that Kuzma is inconsistent, I think he would not last with the Lakers, probably next season he will be traded if he will not improve his game. He can score 30 points at one night, and the next night he will struggle, that's not what the Lakers need now, they need someone who can provide for them as Lakers as a team is struggling.
All depends what they get back no sense in trading someone who is perfectly capable of ballin on any given night for trash back. Dont know his contract situation but you need guys on the lower end of the cap to be able to field the stars they got.
Lakers looking good without Lebron James, leading by 10 against the Nuggets. Anthony Davis is having the best game since he comes back from injury.
Not an impressive win though. The Lakers still needs to improve their ball rotation and plays. Lucky their bench was draining some threes from Gasol and Matthews, and a good winning block from AD at the end of the game.
They were up 10 down the stretch and the Nuggets was able to close the gap at 2.
So, again not an impressive win. I know there was no LeBron and so the Nuggets has no Murray as well.
Indeed. They should use Marc Gasol more. They are too inclined to use Drummond only but forgot Gasol can shoot outside which is a big threat for a center.
If they can open up space thru the rim then they could attack more using Davis.
They are lucky Dozier was injured and the Nuggets were having a difficult time finding their offense while Porter was also having a bad night.
It's a good start, perhaps they can now find some determination with this win against a team from the top.
Where is Kuzma? 31 minutes 6 points. This should be the time where he could shine most while Lebron is still resting. He had his minutes and was good against the Raptors. No consistency.
what we witnessed is another proof that Kuzma is inconsistent, I think he would not last with the Lakers, probably next season he will be traded if he will not improve his game. He can score 30 points at one night, and the next night he will struggle, that's not what the Lakers need now, they need someone who can provide for them as Lakers as a team is struggling.
Lakers looking good without Lebron James, leading by 10 against the Nuggets. Anthony Davis is having the best game since he comes back from injury.
Not an impressive win though. The Lakers still needs to improve their ball rotation and plays. Lucky their bench was draining some threes from Gasol and Matthews, and a good winning block from AD at the end of the game.
They were up 10 down the stretch and the Nuggets was able to close the gap at 2.
So, again not an impressive win. I know there was no LeBron and so the Nuggets has no Murray as well.
Indeed. They should use Marc Gasol more. They are too inclined to use Drummond only but forgot Gasol can shoot outside which is a big threat for a center.
If they can open up space thru the rim then they could attack more using Davis.
They are lucky Dozier was injured and the Nuggets were having a difficult time finding their offense while Porter was also having a bad night.
It's a good start, perhaps they can now find some determination with this win against a team from the top.
Where is Kuzma? 31 minutes 6 points. This should be the time where he could shine most while Lebron is still resting. He had his minutes and was good against the Raptors. No consistency.
Lakers looking good without Lebron James, leading by 10 against the Nuggets. Anthony Davis is having the best game since he comes back from injury.
Not an impressive win though. The Lakers still needs to improve their ball rotation and plays. Lucky their bench was draining some threes from Gasol and Matthews, and a good winning block from AD at the end of the game.
They were up 10 down the stretch and the Nuggets was able to close the gap at 2.
So, again not an impressive win. I know there was no LeBron and so the Nuggets has no Murray as well.
That's a though game for them but lets give a good credit for their win although its not fantastic win but remember nuggets not a joke team they are so strong eventhough they don't have Murray, also Davis just cameback from i jury so I don't expect him to be on his 100% so may e after this though match they will adjust according to what they do on the series, playoffs is different atmosphere so expect more competitive lakers when they possibly face each other again.
Lakers looking good without Lebron James, leading by 10 against the Nuggets. Anthony Davis is having the best game since he comes back from injury.
Not an impressive win though. The Lakers still needs to improve their ball rotation and plays. Lucky their bench was draining some threes from Gasol and Matthews, and a good winning block from AD at the end of the game.
They were up 10 down the stretch and the Nuggets was able to close the gap at 2.
So, again not an impressive win. I know there was no LeBron and so the Nuggets has no Murray as well.
Lakers looking good without Lebron James, leading by 10 against the Nuggets. Anthony Davis is having the best game since he comes back from injury.
I was only able to watch the 4th quarter but I thought they looked pretty bad. Some questionable calls helped them get the victory but I think their bench was the only bright spot in the game. With Jamal Murray out nursing an injury I think this win isn’t as great as it looks. Still, a W without LeBron is exactly what they needed and they got it.
Exactly, they got the W without the Lebron so this could be big morale boost for the team. I wasn't able to watch the game, but I got the Nuggets at handicapped -4.5. I thought that the Nuggets can still one win from the Lakers in home.
Anyway, just part of the game, the road for the Lakers is still very tough, it's now the Clippers next. Kawhi is already playing so this is going to be interesting match up against Lebron.
Lakers looking good without Lebron James, leading by 10 against the Nuggets. Anthony Davis is having the best game since he comes back from injury.
I was only able to watch the 4th quarter but I thought they looked pretty bad. Some questionable calls helped them get the victory but I think their bench was the only bright spot in the game. With Jamal Murray out nursing an injury I think this win isn’t as great as it looks. Still, a W without LeBron is exactly what they needed and they got it.
Lakers looking good without Lebron James, leading by 10 against the Nuggets. Anthony Davis is having the best game since he comes back from injury.
I was only able to watch the 4th quarter but I thought they looked pretty bad. Some questionable calls helped them get the victory but I think their bench was the only bright spot in the game. With Jamal Murray out nursing an injury I think this win isn’t as great as it looks. Still, a W without LeBron is exactly what they needed and they got it.
Only the first half of the Knicks game but man they are looking good. 11-18 from beyond the arc and just dropped 44 points in the second quarter. Up by double digits at half away on the second game of an away back to back. This team is getting hot at the right time.
The Knicks always looks this way, and specially if they have a good cushion? hard to beat them as they are good at defending their lead.
Randall almost got 30 points in the games Grizzlies was able to cut the lead to 6 if I'm not mistaken, but then again, as I have said, Knicks close the game and winning the game with 14 points, so they covered the handicapped again.
Lakers looking good without Lebron James, leading by 10 against the Nuggets. Anthony Davis is having the best game since he comes back from injury.
I'ved also read that article wherein Lebron James said that he is not 100 percent healthy at the moment and will never be 100 percent like when he is younger, that's understandable as father time is catching up on him. Even though he is not totally healthy but with him back on the floor gives the Lakers some confidence and moral going into the playoff as that is what every team needs right now.
That would be a disaster for the Lakers if Lebron will sit, Nuggets as one of the hottest teams now would easily dominate them and Jokic is just unstoppable now together with the role players that anytime read to contribute. The Lakers' chance to win here is if Lebron will be playing, it's okay if Davis will not play as they still have Drummond, maybe as a bettor, it's wise to just bet this game live so we would know if Lebron will play.
Also his game against Clippers is still uncertain. So forget it this match will be not an easy sight.
Nuggets are in a great form while Lakers have been struggling without James and the struggle continues tonight.
The odds for Nuggets win are @ 1.55 and going down better to bet now because it many will follow and bet on them to win.
Oh not good news for Lakers fan, but I think it's a good decision though. Those past 2 games Lebron has been playing, it seems that he has push his body just coming back from an injury.
But hey, if San Antonio without 4 of their starters against the Sixers last night played very well and almost got a win in OT, why not Lakers against the Nuggets.
I think it looks like they’re saving him for games they think they can win to give him extra recovery time. Jokic and the Nuggets have been looking great lately and if I were making a guess I would say that has more to do with LeBron being out than his ankle sprain. It gives AD a chance to be the focus and get his game back into swing, so maybe it’s a blessing in disguise. Hope to see Bron back to near full health for the play-in. It looks like that’s where we’re headed.
This may be "it" for the Pelicans after losing against the Warriors just minutes ago. 
They need to make an "almost" perfect win with their last remaining games to get a spot and pray that Spurs will keep on losing.
But when I look at their schedule, it's scary. 2 more with the Warriors, 76ers, Lakers Grizzlies and Mavs. All of this team needs a win especially Lakers and Mavs.
Steph Curry scoring spree again. Lonzo Ball cannot handle him.
41 points 8/18 at the three point line. This is his 9th 40+ game of the season.
They need to make an "almost" perfect win with their last remaining games to get a spot and pray that Spurs will keep on losing.
But when I look at their schedule, it's scary. 2 more with the Warriors, 76ers, Lakers Grizzlies and Mavs. All of this team needs a win especially Lakers and Mavs.
Steph Curry scoring spree again. Lonzo Ball cannot handle him.
41 points 8/18 at the three point line. This is his 9th 40+ game of the season.
Only the first half of the Knicks game but man they are looking good. 11-18 from beyond the arc and just dropped 44 points in the second quarter. Up by double digits at half away on the second game of an away back to back. This team is getting hot at the right time.
I'ved also read that article wherein Lebron James said that he is not 100 percent healthy at the moment and will never be 100 percent like when he is younger, that's understandable as father time is catching up on him. Even though he is not totally healthy but with him back on the floor gives the Lakers some confidence and moral going into the playoff as that is what every team needs right now.
That would be a disaster for the Lakers if Lebron will sit, Nuggets as one of the hottest teams now would easily dominate them and Jokic is just unstoppable now together with the role players that anytime read to contribute. The Lakers' chance to win here is if Lebron will be playing, it's okay if Davis will not play as they still have Drummond, maybe as a bettor, it's wise to just bet this game live so we would know if Lebron will play.
Also his game against Clippers is still uncertain. So forget it this match will be not an easy sight.
Nuggets are in a great form while Lakers have been struggling without James and the struggle continues tonight.
The odds for Nuggets win are @ 1.55 and going down better to bet now because it many will follow and bet on them to win.
Oh not good news for Lakers fan, but I think it's a good decision though. Those past 2 games Lebron has been playing, it seems that he has push his body just coming back from an injury.
But hey, if San Antonio without 4 of their starters against the Sixers last night played very well and almost got a win in OT, why not Lakers against the Nuggets.
Its confirmed that LeBron James will miss Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets due to a sore right ankle.
Also his game against Clippers is still uncertain. So forget it this match will be not an easy sight.
Nuggets are in a great form while Lakers have been struggling without James and the struggle continues tonight.
The odds for Nuggets win are @ 1.55 and going down better to bet now because it many will follow and bet on them to win.
Though it may seem to be posted on the NBA betting thread I still believe this is good here. Lakers will continue to struggle if most of their star players wouldn't be able to play and sad to say if they continue to get injured and injured that will be imminent for their careers to get low, just my two cents Also his game against Clippers is still uncertain. So forget it this match will be not an easy sight.
Nuggets are in a great form while Lakers have been struggling without James and the struggle continues tonight.
The odds for Nuggets win are @ 1.55 and going down better to bet now because it many will follow and bet on them to win.
I'ved also read that article wherein Lebron James said that he is not 100 percent healthy at the moment and will never be 100 percent like when he is younger, that's understandable as father time is catching up on him. Even though he is not totally healthy but with him back on the floor gives the Lakers some confidence and moral going into the playoff as that is what every team needs right now.
That would be a disaster for the Lakers if Lebron will sit, Nuggets as one of the hottest teams now would easily dominate them and Jokic is just unstoppable now together with the role players that anytime read to contribute. The Lakers' chance to win here is if Lebron will be playing, it's okay if Davis will not play as they still have Drummond, maybe as a bettor, it's wise to just bet this game live so we would know if Lebron will play.
Also his game against Clippers is still uncertain. So forget it this match will be not an easy sight.
Nuggets are in a great form while Lakers have been struggling without James and the struggle continues tonight.
The odds for Nuggets win are @ 1.55 and going down better to bet now because it many will follow and bet on them to win.
Lakers has been bugged by Injuries this year. AD and LeBron hasn't played each other for quite a long time since AD got injured first.
Drummond acquisition made them become more bigger. So, yeah anyone could beat them with speed. Especially when Schröder isn't playing. He plays a major role to the Lakers team.
Now, If the Lakers can't complete their roster fully healthy in the remainder of the season. I'm afraid they'll lose everything.
I'm starting to lose the confidence with them making to the playoffs.
People forget that Lebron is an insane basketball player when he can play at 100%. Cavs were 4th in the league on his last season and he almost took out Warriors on the first game if it wasn't for JR Smith mistake in the end. Sure it wasn't really just him, but 90%+ was all him, that is why I think it is clear that if Lebron comes back and plays with 100% plus you give him AD as well? That is going to be so much different.Drummond acquisition made them become more bigger. So, yeah anyone could beat them with speed. Especially when Schröder isn't playing. He plays a major role to the Lakers team.
Now, If the Lakers can't complete their roster fully healthy in the remainder of the season. I'm afraid they'll lose everything.
I'm starting to lose the confidence with them making to the playoffs.
I do not think that there is even a slight chance that they could miss the playoffs, they will make it to playoffs for sure and they are going to beat everyone again, he is just that good and he has AD with him as well, AD is also another player who managed to bring his old team into slight success because without him New Orleans was a tanking level bottom team. With this much injury, it was expected for them to lose games obviously.
Yeah any of those cavs teams really didn't have any business being where they were. Some years boobie Gibson and Anderson A were his main secondary players lol. Those teams they should have and would have been one of the worst teams in the league without lebron.
If lebron and AD are healthy I feel bad for the other play in teams because they won't have a realistic shot. I hate watching the Lakers but playoff lebron is fun to watch.
That would be a disaster for the Lakers if Lebron will sit, Nuggets as one of the hottest teams now would easily dominate them and Jokic is just unstoppable now together with the role players that anytime read to contribute. The Lakers' chance to win here is if Lebron will be playing, it's okay if Davis will not play as they still have Drummond, maybe as a bettor, it's wise to just bet this game live so we would know if Lebron will play.
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