The Los Angeles Lakers 2024-2025 NBA Season

[DJ Fieri]

The Lakers are 0-2 since Hachimura has returned from injury and been inserted into the starting lineup.

Bench him and go with Westside Knecht/Knecht 4.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Wishing you all an early Happy Turkeygate.

 

[Retroram52]

Three straight losses and then a win over San Antonio again to get better. Redick had better solve the away game losing or this will be a long season.

 

[Retroram52]

Then there was the inbounds pass by Reaves last night which was another what-the-eff moment. I actually got a chance to watch the game at work. James was off and the D is just not that good. AD needs help. Knecht tried but missed alot of long distance shots. Still falling and the Lakers still have a negative points differential. They are not scoring like they should and allowing more more points than they score. Similar problem with the Rams.

 

[Retroram52]

Redick appears to be falling into the same category as Ham. We have gone from 5th place to 8th place in a matter of two games. All that crap and talk about being a better coach apparently has turned into bullshit because we can't seem to consistently shoot from long distance and we sure as hell still don't know how or want to play consistent defense.

 

[Retroram52]

We should not be this close to a team like the Jazz. Our 3-point percentage is still below 30. This team is just not decently a contender yet.

 

[Retroram52]

Traore has been called-up and is playing tonight versus the Jazz.

 

[Retroram52]

Hood-Schifino is playing as well as the Lakers lead goes to 4.

 

[Retroram52]

The Lakers eek by with a 1-point win against a horrible team in Utah and this result indicates the Lakers are not a contender at this juncture of the season.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Missed this game last night.

Barely squeaked by Utah but a win is a win.

 

[DJ Fieri]

I think last night showed why Russell and Reaves are so important to the Lakers. They need somebody else to handle the ball since Bron cannot do it all alone.

Christie has started to find his offense the last 4-5 games. And Gabe is playing better on offense as well (still making just 35%, but it's a lot better than what he was doing earlier this season)....his defense has been solid since he returned from injury.

 

[Retroram52]

I'll agree but we are still getting beat in the paint and our transition D still needs help.

 

[DJ Fieri]

I'll agree but we are still getting beat in the paint and our transition D still needs help.

The bench has to be upgraded if/when we deal Russ and JHS....

 

[Retroram52]

We need to pick-up the energy. Game 2 of a back-to-backer and there should be no excuses. Get your asses going, Lakers. Down by 5 in the Second Quarter.

 

[Retroram52]

Traore is playing tonight and DRuss is playing well too. Just nailed a three.

 

[Retroram52]

Shit, the Wolves are killing us in the shooting department.

 

[Retroram52]

Now the lead is 8.

 

[Retroram52]

Now the lead is 12 and we are dying here in the Second Quarter.

 

[Retroram52]

The Lakers three-point percentage remains under 30%. Redick has not fixed this yet.

 

[Retroram52]

Reaves, Hood-Schifino are out tonight. Hayes is out as well. James is one for nine, tonight. Stinkin' things up in his old age!