Lakers 2017-2018 Season Thread

[Black Adam]

We shall see. This team is now in a state of flux and we shall see if they decide to regain their winning streaks or go into sulk mode and just tank the rest of the season.

Long as ITty bitty and Channing Frye ain't on the roster after the season ends...

 

[trojanfan12]

No existent since the trade. Prior to the trade, they were playing very solid defense.

To be expected, especially with a young team.

 

[Retroram52]

Not content to leave the trades alone, the pundits are now pushing this notion that the Lakers trade to Cleveland actually is going to ruin their chances of signing LeBron this summer because the Cavs roster has been invigorated with youth and LeBron now will not want to leave. Some people's kids!

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/did-lakers-help-keep-lebron-023046890.html

 

[Retroram52]

Looks like ex-Lakers GM is back in the saddle again. This time working for Michael Jordon.

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/rich-chos-charlotte-michael-jordans-hornets-dead-end-182706802.html

 

[tomodach10]

Looks like ex-Lakers GM is back in the saddle again. This time working for Michael Jordon.

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/rich-chos-charlotte-michael-jordans-hornets-dead-end-182706802.html

Maybe mitch will take Deng back

 

[Retroram52]

Looks like we haven't cured the missing free throws as Lopez misses the second of two against the Mavs and we are at home.

 

[Retroram52]

We are up 8-0 early on as everyone seems rested after the all-star break.

 

[Retroram52]

And Josh Hart is playing more minutes. This kid is really coming on of late.

 

[Retroram52]

There is another FT missed. This time by Randle.

 

[Retroram52]

We are presently at 20% FT shooting which is horrid.

 

[Retroram52]

We are running away with this one early on. 13-point lead.

 

[Retroram52]

KCP is really playing with a lot of energy so far.

 

[Retroram52]

The lead is now 15. The Lakers look rested and playing with some confidence so far.

 

[Retroram52]

Great three-pointer by Lonzo Ball. Good to see him back on the court.

 

[Retroram52]

The lead is now 18.

 

[Retroram52]

Julius Randle still has that out-of-control approach that gets him trouble. He still thinks he can just bull his way through a defender and not pay a heavy consequence. Got the ball stolen again. I don't know if this dude is ever going to unlearn that college move.

 

[Retroram52]

We are shooting under 30% for the three-ball. This hasn't changed demonstrably since the all-star break either.

 

[Retroram52]

A Zubac sighting and he hits the shot right away. This kid needs to play more often.

 

[Retroram52]

Well, we are up by 17 as Zubac hits both FTs. I'm calling it early. Later.

 

[tomodach10]

Great win, but I still dont like Luke's rotations and the time when he chooses to rotate players.