Last season, the Minnesota Timberwolves heard how they had no chance of beating the Phoenix Suns in their first-round series. Minnesota swept the Suns and then sent the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets home before it eventually lost to the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference finals. Then, as this season’s first-round series against the…
Apr 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) moves the ball against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images The season series seems to show the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves are even heading into their first-round playoff series although…
If you watched the Lakers dismantle the Mavericks this week, you understand why many people believe Luka’s new team has a chance to go farther in the playoffs this year than his old team did last season. And there’s only one eventuality that would allow that to happen. Don’t be fooled. It’s not going down…
Apr 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates with center Jaxson Hayes (11), and guard Austin Reaves (15) after scoring against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images Luka Doncic recorded 39 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the…
Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots past Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall (13) during the second quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Luka Doncic scored 31 of his 45 points in the first half of his highly anticipated Dallas homecoming as the visiting…
Apr 6, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dillon Jones (3) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) fight for a loose ball during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Lakers showed just how dangerous their Big Three can be in Sunday’s road…
Nov 29, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Head coach JJ Redick knew it would not exactly be smooth sailing for the Los Angeles Lakers after the team’s blockbuster…
Apr 3, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) moves to the basket agianst Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (17) and guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Stephen Curry scored 37 points and Brandin Podziemski added 28 with…
Mar 30, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) shoots against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images The Houston Rockets have won 12 of their past 13 games and can’t even claim to be the hottest team in the NBA. It’s not the…
Mar 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) celebrates his three point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers with guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images Josh Giddey buried a miracle shot from beyond halfcourt at the final buzzer as the Chicago…