Lakers Playoffs
Lakers protect home court, take 2-1 series lead in Game 3 win over Warriors
With D’Angelo Russell and Anthony Davis on top of their games, the Lakers blew out the Warriors to win Game 3.
D’Angelo Russell on Game 2 officiating: ‘I’m not trying to go viral tonight’
D’Angelo Russell didn’t want to get fined for talking about the officials after Game 2 of the second-round series between the Lakers and Warriors.
Lakers vs. Warriors Game 3 Preview and Game Thread: Series shifts to Los Angeles
Now more than ever, the Lakers’ ability to beat the Warriors in Game 3 will be all about how Anthony Davis and his teammates respond to Game 2.
3 takeaways from the Lakers’ Game 2 loss to the Warriors
Pick-and-roll defense, the (short) midrange game, and Austin Reaves’ legs all played a role in Golden State tying up the series.
Anthony Davis defends Game 2 shot selection: ‘I took all the same shots I took in Game 1’
After coming back down to Earth in Game 2, Anthony Davis defended his performance for the Lakers against the Warriors.
Warriors blow out the Lakers to even series
A quiet performance from Anthony Davis and a dominant second half helps Warriors tie the series in Game 2.
Rob Pelinka credits Tristan Thompson for being asset to Lakers in preparing for Warriors
While he’s embraced his role as a Vibes Guy on the bench, Tristan Thompson has also provided value to the Lakers in helping them prepare for the Warriors.
Dennis Schröder says he, Jarred Vanderbilt trying to make it ‘hard as possible’ on Steph Curry
While Jarred Vanderbilt earned a host of deserved praise for his work on Steph Curry, he wasn’t alone on the Lakers as Dennis Schröder played a big role defensively as well.
3 Warriors adjustments the Lakers need to be ready for in Game 2
Let’s go through some key changes the Warriors might make ahead of Game 2 vs. the Lakers.
The Lakers and Warriors are already breaking viewership records
The opening game of the Lakers and Warriors series has already broken viewership records as the series is set to be an all-time draw.
Patrick Beverley says he and Russell Westbrook want championship rings if Lakers win title
Patrick Beverley says that even though he and Russell Westbrook are no longer with the Lakers, they’ll be "suited and booted" for ring night, and want some jewelry if they win.
Rob Pelinka finishes 11th in NBA Executive of Year voting
Despite turning the Lakers into a legitimate contender midseason, Rob Pelinka was snubbed in a big way for the Executive of the Year award.
Draymond Green, Warriors confused that LeBron James is not Lakers only threat
While it’s a rivalry renewed between LeBron James and the Warriors, the former is in a much different situation with the Lakers than in meetings past.
Lakers vs. Warriors Game 2 Preview and Game Thread: Getting greedy
After surviving Game 1 to secure the series lead, could the Lakers end up stealing another game in The Bay to take a commanding lead over the Warriors back to Los Angeles?
Jarred Vanderbilt says he wanted defensive assignments vs. Steph Curry
After holding his own against Steph Curry in Game 1, Jarred Vanderbilt spoke about his desire to take those assignments on the defensive end.
LeBron James says Anthony Davis’ jersey should be retired by Lakers
After watching Anthony Davis dominate the Warriors on Tuesday, LeBron James declared the big man would one day have his jersey hanging in the rafters.
3 takeaways from the Lakers’ Game 1 win over the Warriors
With a convincing Game 1 win in San Fransisco, the Lakers built off of their first round momentum, looking primed to make a run.
Darvin Ham says load management allowed Anthony Davis to play whole second half vs. Warriors
The Lakers rode a virtuoso performance from Anthony Davis as far as they could on Tuesday, as the big man played the entire second half to lead the way to a win over the Warriors.
Darvin Ham made a great contest on Jordan Poole’s final shot for Warriors
Darvin Ham made sure he was following his own defensive principles as the Lakers beat the Warriors in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Lakers hold on to take Game 1 in Golden State
Despite a roaring run by the Warriors in the fourth quarter, the Lakers outlast Golden State behind a stellar Anthony Davis performance.
Dillon Brooks cost himself a lot of money and his Grizzlies future with his disastrous series vs. the Lakers
The Grizzlies delivered the nail in the coffin on Dillon Brooks’ tenure in Memphis, ending a tumultuous spell surround the Lakers playoff series.
Four Keys to the Lakers 2nd round Series vs. the Warriors
From Anthony Davis’ defense to the Lakers’ front court athleticism to LeBron’s ability to continue to defy father time and play at an elite level, there are several keys that will determine if the Lakers can get past the defending champs.
What Lakers fans should expect from the Warriors in the Western Conference Semifinals
Lakers vs. Warriors could end up being one of the most-watched second-round series in NBA history. We asked a Dubs expert what Laker fans should expect from their next opponent.
A Dip In The Lake: The Lakers playoff history versus the Warriors
A look back at the past matchups of the Lakers and the Warriors in the NBA playoffs.
Lakers vs. Warriors Game 1 Preview and Game Thread: Battle for pride and legacy
For the first time in 32 years, the Lakers and Warriors will square off in the Playoffs.
Basically everyone around the NBA is picking the Warriors to beat the Lakers
Despite knocking off the No. 2 seed Grizzlies in dominating fashion, the Lakers are once again seen as big underdogs against the Warriors in the second round of the NBA playoffs.
How big of a longshot are the Lakers to win an NBA title?
The Lakers proved some doubters wrong by advancing to the second round of the NBA playoffs, but was it enough to improve their odds of winning the title?
Dillon Brooks says he doesn’t regret trash-talking LeBron James
After poking the bear and suffering the wrath, Dillon Brooks says he doesn’t regret trash talking LeBron James and the Lakers.
Lakers open as underdogs vs. Warriors in Western Conference playoffs
Ahead of yet another showdown between LeBron James and Steph Curry, the Lakers open as underdogs against the Warriors in the NBA playoffs.
Reacts: Dillon Brooks takes the throne of NBA’s biggest villain
While Dillon Brooks didn’t have much go right for him in the NBA playoffs this year, he did ascend to the biggest villain in the league.
LeBron James takes victory lap after win: ‘If you ever see me fighting in the forest with a Grizzly bear, HELP THE BEAR’
LeBron James broke his annual postseason social media hiatus to put the finishing touches on his fight with a few Grizzly bears.
The Lakers clowned the Grizzlies with their own victory chants and dances after knocking them out of the playoffs
Unlike the Grizzlies, the Lakers waited until they had actually won to have some fun with their opponents.
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