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Anthony Davis’ buzzer-beating three broke Denver hearts dramatically at the end of Game 2. Now, the postseason’s comeback kings are down 2-0 to the Los Angeles Lakers and there’s increasing belief this matchup is one step too far for Nikola Jokic and co. After narrowly falling short on Sunday, how will they respond in Game 3 of this year’s Western Conference Finals? Continue reading “Playoff Preview: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers – A swift response needed”
Following a ten-point victory on Thursday evening, the Lakers have edged ever closer to their first Western Conference Finals appearance in a decade. They can clinch that in Game 5, against a Houston side who appear genuinely defeated. Will they finish the job once and for all, or can the Rockets extend their stay in Orlando like Denver did against the Clippers overnight? Continue reading “Playoff Preview: LA Lakers vs Houston Rockets – Can D’Antoni’s men extend series?”
Despite trailing in the first three quarters, the Lakers responded as expected to take a 2-1 series lead against the Houston Rockets in their Western Conference semi-final matchup. It’ll be interesting to see what adjustments Houston make ahead of Game 4, after showing promise despite lacking decisiveness during clutch moments down the stretch. Who will prevail here? Continue reading “Playoff Preview: Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers – Time to step up”
Anthony Davis and LeBron James combined for 62 points, 21 rebounds and 13 assists as the Lakers returned to winning ways in Game 2 with a eight-point victory against the Houston Rockets. After making adjustments to the Rockets’ fast-paced style, will the purple and gold replicate their impressive resurgence from the Portland series and cruise to victory here? Continue reading “Playoff Preview: Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers – Game 3 up for grabs”
The 2019-20 NBA playoffs continues, as the Lakers face a tricky series opponent to begin their title assault here. Frank Vogel will urge consistency from his players against a determined Portland side – who had to beat Memphis in a play-in over the weekend to book their playoff berth. Will LA send them back down to earth? Continue reading “NBA Playoffs Preview: LA Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers – Can Dame Time continue?”
Frank Vogel’s Lakers hope to end a three-game losing streak when facing fierce opposition in the Denver Nuggets (46-24) during their penultimate regular-season matchup from Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Will normal order be restored or can their third-seeded Western Conference rivals inflict yet more punishment? Continue reading “Preview: LA Lakers vs Denver Nuggets – LeBron and co look to snap losing streak”
As the 2019-20 NBA season finally resumes later tonight, I spoke to LA Clippers expert Jack Brown for his thoughts and revised award winners as multiple storylines and burning questions remain unanswered as the regular season returns: before the eagerly-anticipated post-season gets underway on August 17. Continue reading “Five burning questions and storylines to watch as NBA season returns tonight”
After news broke this weekend that the race for NBA’s regular-season individual awards were officially over, the MVP conversation returned. Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer said that Giannis Antetokounmpo has done “more than enough” to secure back-to-back accolades, while Lakers HC Frank Vogel disagrees. Continue reading “Giannis or James? Budenholzer, Vogel dispute which star should win 19-20 MVP”
Although the NBA draft lottery and scouting combine are both scheduled for later this month, NY Times’ Marc Stein has reported events will be postponed due to the pandemic – to be rescheduled later once it’s clear how the 2019-20 season finishes. Continue reading “NBA to postpone 2020 draft, has support to start 20-21 season in December”
Los Angeles Clippers assistant coach Tyronn Lue is reportedly interested in becoming the Brooklyn Nets’ new head coach – where he’ll reunite with All-Star guard Kyrie Irving, who he coached during his tenure on the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Continue reading “Reports: Ex-Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue interested in Brooklyn Nets job”
With just over six weeks left of the regular season, I got the thoughts of LA Clippers expert Jack Brown to assess how the 2019-20 NBA campaign has developed since we last spoke – he had plenty to say about a range of topics as the playoffs edge closer.
Cleveland Cavaliers’ five-time All-Star Kevin Love is increasingly unsettled – even if he claims otherwise – as trade speculation surrounding the 31-year-old continues to intensify ahead of the February 6 trade deadline. Continue reading “Kevin Love increasingly unsettled as reports of discontent, team row emerge”
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