Coming off their buzzer-beating win over the Toronto Raptors, the Los Angeles Lakers were back in action on Friday night, continuing their road trip against the rival Boston Celtics.
Last night, the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Toronto Raptors, but something felt off. The game was down to the wire, and though the Lakers managed to close out the game, the cushion they built during November can disappear quickly.
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LeBron James’ legendary 10-point streak ended after 1297 games. LeBron James’ 10-point streak lasted nearly 19 years, but it came to an end in Toronto against the Raptors.
Already down Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Boston Celtics on Friday night without LeBron James. The Lakers ruled James out with sciatica, the same issue that has limited him to just six of the team's 21 games this season.
With time winding down and the game tied, the Toronto Raptors sent a double-team at Austin Reaves, who had carried the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half on the road.
One thing Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has often been criticized for has been his willingness to pass the ball in clutch situations. Whereas many expect superstars to take that final shot no matter what, LeBron has always been willing to find the open teammate if he has drawn a lot of defensive attention.
Rui Hachimura has been one of the unsung heroes for the Los Angeles Lakers over the past couple of seasons, but he got his moment to shine against the Toronto Raptors.
The Los Angeles Lakers have a long way to go before they can call themselves "legitimate title contenders." While the Lakers are off to a great start ot the season, it is clear they are clearly a move or two away from truly competing with the cream of the crop.
The Lakers moved up not once but twice at the NBA Draft to select Arkansas forward Adou Thiero in the second round, signaling just how much they liked hit fit next to Luka Doncic for the foreseeable future.
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While the return of star forward LeBron James has provided a boost for an already-promising Lakers team, it hasn't been smooth sailing for all involved.