2024 NBA Season

[Pamadar]

And the struggle continues as the Lakers got a another L against the Clippers. It's just too bad that they're playing good defense but couldn't score. Considering how close the score was, they could've lead the whole 4th quarter.
Lakers are 19/85 fg beyond the arc, that's really terrible. While Westbrook was 0/11 in field tonight 0/6 from 3. Tough night for Russ, though he played a very good defense against Leonard down the stretch.

Lakers' offense is very awful to watch.

You describe it well. They did try, but ain't enough to make a win to impress their home court crowd.

It was a good defense, but it needed a combo of good offense to win a game, sad to say that even AD try hard but
his teammate is not on the same page.

Keep throwing the ball with a lesser chance of making a basket. LeBron and AD alone can't do it for the lakers, they
needed more help from other players, maybe that 2 consecutive loss will let them to adjust and create more working
system to win a game.

[gagux123]

And the struggle continues as the Lakers got a another L against the Clippers. It's just too bad that they're playing good defense but couldn't score. Considering how close the score was, they could've lead the whole 4th quarter.
Lakers are 19/85 fg beyond the arc, that's really terrible. While Westbrook was 0/11 in field tonight 0/6 from 3. Tough night for Russ, though he played a very good defense against Leonard down the stretch.

Lakers' offense is very awful to watch.

I confess it was not one of the best games for the Lakers, but I believe that in the future they will improve, it's the beginning of the season.

Well, even though the Lakers only scored 20% on the 3 point shoot and 35.1% on the field shot, it's considered low!

I believe in a few games in the future the team will gradually improve, even with Westbrook's poor performance in this game against the Clippers.

[danherbias07]

And the struggle continues as the Lakers got a another L against the Clippers. It's just too bad that they're playing good defense but couldn't score. Considering how close the score was, they could've lead the whole 4th quarter.
Lakers are 19/85 fg beyond the arc from their last 2 games, that's really terrible. While Westbrook was 0/11 in field tonight 0/6 from 3. Tough night for Russ, though he played a very good defense against Leonard down the stretch.

Lakers' offense is very awful to watch.

I agree.
They don't have shooters, that's the problem. I believe Darvin Ham knows this that's why he is just forcing every play to be an attack in the paint.
Sure, Lebron can shoot and so does Austin Reaves but they are limited with that.
Their defense though is quite impressive, Russ deflects 2 posts up of Kawhi and he even caught one for a steal and then a clever timeout. 
This is a game where Kawhi only played limited minutes, what more if he plays the entire game? It could've been a blowout.

The Bucks on the other hand squeezed a W against the 76ers without Middleton. Matthews is their hero making that 3. Embiid is frustrated with 2 losses.

[jakelyson]

And the struggle continues as the Lakers got a another L against the Clippers. It's just too bad that they're playing good defense but couldn't score. Considering how close the score was, they could've lead the whole 4th quarter.
Lakers are 19/85 fg beyond the arc from their last 2 games, that's really terrible. While Westbrook was 0/11 in field tonight 0/6 from 3. Tough night for Russ, though he played a very good defense against Leonard down the stretch.

Lakers' offense is very awful to watch.

At least they are showing that their bench players can do defense. Was it in the fourth quarter that they were able to make a run because of the stops they made against the Clippers? That is something positive they can build on. A few players that are outside shooters and the Lakers would look fine already.

They don't have shooters, that's the problem. I believe Darvin Ham knows this that's why he is just forcing every play to be an attack in the paint.

That plan would not work out in the long run. They have to make a move to acquire outside shooters in order to survive this season. They will soon find that defenders will cramp the paint because they know they cannot shoot. They will just dare the Lakers to make the 3 and watch them miss.

[rhomelmabini]

This is a game where Kawhi only played limited minutes, what more if he plays the entire game? It could've been a blowout.

That should have been different thing I guess and I don't think they'll run that 14-2 run to cut that lead. With PG, Kawhi, and Wall that healthy I think Clippers do have a slot on West to be at the top 5 even with 30+ games. Wishing well Kawhi will be able to play at his best in the coming games, that will be fun to watch Clippers this season.

[boltz]

Westbrock had 2 points in 23 minutes ? What a joke. How can they allow this ? They are being paid with millions and he cannot trow and make some buckets ? I think the problems in Lakers teams are going deeper between them and I think the only solution for this team to move on , is to let some players to leave as soon as possible because if they stay in this format , play-offs are a very hard achievement.

[Cryptmuster]

And the struggle continues as the Lakers got a another L against the Clippers. It's just too bad that they're playing good defense but couldn't score. Considering how close the score was, they could've lead the whole 4th quarter.
Lakers are 19/85 fg beyond the arc from their last 2 games, that's really terrible. While Westbrook was 0/11 in field tonight 0/6 from 3. Tough night for Russ, though he played a very good defense against Leonard down the stretch.

Lakers' offense is very awful to watch.

Yes, this is the second defeat at the start, the first and third quarters were played very badly, and as a result, defeat. LeBron's double-double and Walker's 26 points weren't enough to help the team. The Lakers are losing the Los Angeles Derby to a principle rival, they need to pick themselves up and start winning. A difficult start, and not a very confident game in attack, but this needs to be corrected during of the season.

[TravelMug]

Westbrock had 2 points in 23 minutes ? What a joke. How can they allow this ? They are being paid with millions and he cannot trow and make some buckets ? I think the problems in Lakers teams are going deeper between them and I think the only solution for this team to move on , is to let some players to leave as soon as possible because if they stay in this format , play-offs are a very hard achievement.

Not sure how to answer your question, but yeah, Westbrook is not really looking good with the Lakers since he joined them. I guess there are too many alphas on Lakers.

Both good games last night, Giannis still showing his form against the Sixers and almost got a triple double.

While the Clippers looks sharp against the Lakers although there are some moments that the Lakers took the lead.

[Yaunfitda]

And the struggle continues as the Lakers got a another L against the Clippers. It's just too bad that they're playing good defense but couldn't score. Considering how close the score was, they could've lead the whole 4th quarter.
Lakers are 19/85 fg beyond the arc from their last 2 games, that's really terrible. While Westbrook was 0/11 in field tonight 0/6 from 3. Tough night for Russ, though he played a very good defense against Leonard down the stretch.

Lakers' offense is very awful to watch.

Yes, this is the second defeat at the start, the first and third quarters were played very badly, and as a result, defeat. LeBron's double-double and Walker's 26 points weren't enough to help the team. The Lakers are losing the Los Angeles Derby to a principle rival, they need to pick themselves up and start winning. A difficult start, and not a very confident game in attack, but this needs to be corrected during of the season.

And I guess this is already a bad sign for the Los Angeles Lakers, even in pre season games they are having a difficult time winning. So what more if this is already the start of the regular season?

Yeah, they badly needed a shooter, Rob Pelinka needs something drastic in the case of WB, they should trade him asap, the offer that the Pacers is giving them is good, however, they don't want to risk 2 future draft picks so it's a dilemma for him.

[Getmon]

Westbrock had 2 points in 23 minutes ? What a joke. How can they allow this ? They are being paid with millions and he cannot trow and make some buckets ? I think the problems in Lakers teams are going deeper between them and I think the only solution for this team to move on , is to let some players to leave as soon as possible because if they stay in this format , play-offs are a very hard achievement.

Not sure how to answer your question, but yeah, Westbrook is not really looking good with the Lakers since he joined them. I guess there are too many alphas on Lakers.

Both good games last night, Giannis still showing his form against the Sixers and almost got a triple double.

While the Clippers looks sharp against the Lakers although there are some moments that the Lakers took the lead.

Westbrook is the most expensive player of the Lakers depth. He is really the guy and not James. But this is James fault am I right? He demanded at the Lakers management to ship Westbrook back in the day? And because it was a disappointment, and James cannot be fired, it was the coach that received the punishment.

Anyhow, Westbrook had a perfect night. 2-2 free throws. 0 of 11 FG and 0 of 6 from the three point range. Westbrook is fit into a losing team or a first round playoff team just like at OKC so he cannot feel the pressure and just pump his own stats.

[ultrloa]

Westbrock had 2 points in 23 minutes ? What a joke. How can they allow this ? They are being paid with millions and he cannot trow and make some buckets ? I think the problems in Lakers teams are going deeper between them and I think the only solution for this team to move on , is to let some players to leave as soon as possible because if they stay in this format , play-offs are a very hard achievement.

Not sure how to answer your question, but yeah, Westbrook is not really looking good with the Lakers since he joined them. I guess there are too many alphas on Lakers.

Both good games last night, Giannis still showing his form against the Sixers and almost got a triple double.

While the Clippers looks sharp against the Lakers although there are some moments that the Lakers took the lead.

Westbrook is the most expensive player of the Lakers depth. He is really the guy and not James. But this is James fault am I right? He demanded at the Lakers management to ship Westbrook back in the day? And because it was a disappointment, and James cannot be fired, it was the coach that received the punishment.

Second season in lakers prove that he's not really worth the money and his performance is totally awful seeing how perform today. For sure he will be the main focus of bashing now since he doesn't improve from last season and it became more worse at the moment. For sure for the salary for by Westbrook and to his bad performance shown for sure Lakers will get a huge problem to get rid of him since for sure no team will gonna accept a problem to their team.

[Kelvinid]

Westbrock had 2 points in 23 minutes ? What a joke. How can they allow this ? They are being paid with millions and he cannot trow and make some buckets ? I think the problems in Lakers teams are going deeper between them and I think the only solution for this team to move on , is to let some players to leave as soon as possible because if they stay in this format , play-offs are a very hard achievement.

Not sure how to answer your question, but yeah, Westbrook is not really looking good with the Lakers since he joined them. I guess there are too many alphas on Lakers.

Both good games last night, Giannis still showing his form against the Sixers and almost got a triple double.

While the Clippers looks sharp against the Lakers although there are some moments that the Lakers took the lead.

Westbrook is the most expensive player of the Lakers depth. He is really the guy and not James. But this is James fault am I right? He demanded at the Lakers management to ship Westbrook back in the day? And because it was a disappointment, and James cannot be fired, it was the coach that received the punishment.

Second season in lakers prove that he's not really worth the money and his performance is totally awful seeing how perform today. For sure he will be the main focus of bashing now since he doesn't improve from last season and it became more worse at the moment. For sure for the salary for by Westbrook and to his bad performance shown for sure Lakers will get a huge problem to get rid of him since for sure no team will gonna accept a problem to their team.

I think the problem is the Lakers coaching staff, they were not able to manage Westbrook well that's why his stats have dropped. Let us not forget that Westbrook will be soon a hall of famer, and he was very impressive playing with the Rockets and the Wizards, it's only with the Lakers that he struggled, so I believe he is not the problem.

[yazher]

And I guess this is already a bad sign for the Los Angeles Lakers, even in pre season games they are having a difficult time winning. So what more if this is already the start of the regular season?

Yeah, they badly needed a shooter, Rob Pelinka needs something drastic in the case of WB, they should trade him asap, the offer that the Pacers is giving them is good, however, they don't want to risk 2 future draft picks so it's a dilemma for him.

Well! right now it's safe for them to think that they are not a championship team. despite their effort to fix their rosters and team staffs, there's nothing they can do if their opponents are too strong and healthy enough to outscore them both in offense and defense. This is not something like they were losing by an upsets scores but they were struggling and don't seem to find the right synchro to effectively play together. They should have learned enough in the preseason games and tried to fix the way they play, right now they need to win their next game or the scenario will gonna start to look bad and the worst-case scenario is, they might gonna fire their new head coach.

[Jating]

Westbrock had 2 points in 23 minutes ? What a joke. How can they allow this ? They are being paid with millions and he cannot trow and make some buckets ? I think the problems in Lakers teams are going deeper between them and I think the only solution for this team to move on , is to let some players to leave as soon as possible because if they stay in this format , play-offs are a very hard achievement.

Not sure how to answer your question, but yeah, Westbrook is not really looking good with the Lakers since he joined them. I guess there are too many alphas on Lakers.

Both good games last night, Giannis still showing his form against the Sixers and almost got a triple double.

While the Clippers looks sharp against the Lakers although there are some moments that the Lakers took the lead.

Westbrook is the most expensive player of the Lakers depth. He is really the guy and not James. But this is James fault am I right? He demanded at the Lakers management to ship Westbrook back in the day? And because it was a disappointment, and James cannot be fired, it was the coach that received the punishment.

Second season in lakers prove that he's not really worth the money and his performance is totally awful seeing how perform today. For sure he will be the main focus of bashing now since he doesn't improve from last season and it became more worse at the moment. For sure for the salary for by Westbrook and to his bad performance shown for sure Lakers will get a huge problem to get rid of him since for sure no team will gonna accept a problem to their team.

I think the problem is the Lakers coaching staff, they were not able to manage Westbrook well that's why his stats have dropped. Let us not forget that Westbrook will be soon a hall of famer, and he was very impressive playing with the Rockets and the Wizards, it's only with the Lakers that he struggled, so I believe he is not the problem.

It's very different though with OKC, Houston and Wizards, he only got one team mate that complement with him and so he has a  lot of time to score and distribute and rebound the ball, you know, to pad his statistics for triple double.

But with the Lakers, he is not the first or second option, because it is Lebron and Anthony Davis.

Yes, it might be the coaching staff, but at least partly the blame is also on WB for his poor performance like errors and air ball.

[Vaculin]

Westbrock had 2 points in 23 minutes ? What a joke. How can they allow this ? They are being paid with millions and he cannot trow and make some buckets ? I think the problems in Lakers teams are going deeper between them and I think the only solution for this team to move on , is to let some players to leave as soon as possible because if they stay in this format , play-offs are a very hard achievement.

Not sure how to answer your question, but yeah, Westbrook is not really looking good with the Lakers since he joined them. I guess there are too many alphas on Lakers.

Both good games last night, Giannis still showing his form against the Sixers and almost got a triple double.

While the Clippers looks sharp against the Lakers although there are some moments that the Lakers took the lead.

Westbrook is the most expensive player of the Lakers depth. He is really the guy and not James. But this is James fault am I right? He demanded at the Lakers management to ship Westbrook back in the day? And because it was a disappointment, and James cannot be fired, it was the coach that received the punishment.

Second season in lakers prove that he's not really worth the money and his performance is totally awful seeing how perform today. For sure he will be the main focus of bashing now since he doesn't improve from last season and it became more worse at the moment. For sure for the salary for by Westbrook and to his bad performance shown for sure Lakers will get a huge problem to get rid of him since for sure no team will gonna accept a problem to their team.

I think the problem is the Lakers coaching staff, they were not able to manage Westbrook well that's why his stats have dropped. Let us not forget that Westbrook will be soon a hall of famer, and he was very impressive playing with the Rockets and the Wizards, it's only with the Lakers that he struggled, so I believe he is not the problem.

It's very different though with OKC, Houston and Wizards, he only got one team mate that complement with him and so he has a  lot of time to score and distribute and rebound the ball, you know, to pad his statistics for triple double.

But with the Lakers, he is not the first or second option, because it is Lebron and Anthony Davis.

Yes, it might be the coaching staff, but at least partly the blame is also on WB for his poor performance like errors and air ball.

Westbrook would only be effective if he will be the main man, I mean, he should be the one bringing the ball as it's easier for him to create an offense that way, and also would create some good passes. However, with Lebron as the ball handler, things will be tougher for Westbrook as he is not a spot up shooter.

[YuginKadoya]

These odds for the upcoming game are quite expected, considering the Lakers and Clippers met each other 4 times last season, and the Lakers have never won. So I also expect the Clippers will win tonight. As you said, the Clippers have healthy Leonard, George, and Wall, which means they will be an even tougher opponent for the Lakers. Nevertheless, tonight's game should be interesting anyway.

Well, expected the result and still, and Russell Westbrook is still inconsistent so Los Angeles Lakers don't really have a shot at not only defeating the tandem of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard but the outstanding teamwork of the Los Angeles Clippers that is, while surely Loonie Walker, Anthony Davis, and Lebron James have really shown their potential in just the three of them, but it was really a good watch on the start of the game both teams are in equal footing until the 3rd quarter,

Here is the result for today's game

Philadelphia 76ers VS Milwaukee Bucks SCORE 88 - 90 - LOST

1st half of the game was really a close match until the Bucks have a breakaway, on the score, Tobias Harris got a great rebounding defense, while Joel Embiid have a double-double performance and James Harden got 31 points but it wasn't enough, against The Milwaukee Bucks with Bobby Portis double-double performance of 10 Rebounds and 11 points, Brooks Lopez 17 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo's own double-double performance of 13 rebounds and 21 points have hit the Buck the win,

Los Angels Lakers VS Los Angeles Clippers SCORE 97 - 103 - WIN

While the LAL and LAC have a great game today in fact a close game for sure and I am really happy for Juan Toscano-Anderson he is more reliable than Russell Westbrick, great game for Anthony Davis, that has 25 points, Loonie Walker that has 26 points, and Lebron James double-double of 10 rebounds and 20 points, but it was not enough because Ivica Zubac has his own double-double of 17 rebounds and 14 points, John Wall has 15 points, Kawhi Leonard played only 21 mins but has 14 points, and Paul George has his own double-double of 10 rebounds and 15 points, to win the game,

[carlisle1]

Westbrock had 2 points in 23 minutes ? What a joke. How can they allow this ? They are being paid with millions and he cannot trow and make some buckets ? I think the problems in Lakers teams are going deeper between them and I think the only solution for this team to move on , is to let some players to leave as soon as possible because if they stay in this format , play-offs are a very hard achievement.

Not sure how to answer your question, but yeah, Westbrook is not really looking good with the Lakers since he joined them. I guess there are too many alphas on Lakers.

Both good games last night, Giannis still showing his form against the Sixers and almost got a triple double.

While the Clippers looks sharp against the Lakers although there are some moments that the Lakers took the lead.

Another disappointing performance from WB and for sure more criticism against him not just from Lakers fans but more on the side
of those people who already giving him a no even before joining the Lakers.

That sentiment of earning a huge amount of money is valid, 2 points is not really acceptable especially if the team is throwing huge
amount of money for your service.

Comparing the game today, even it's another loss but it's much better they show good defense just lacking with good rotations to
find a closer and much open shot.

[Natalim]

Westbrock had 2 points in 23 minutes ? What a joke. How can they allow this ? They are being paid with millions and he cannot trow and make some buckets ? I think the problems in Lakers teams are going deeper between them and I think the only solution for this team to move on , is to let some players to leave as soon as possible because if they stay in this format , play-offs are a very hard achievement.

Not sure how to answer your question, but yeah, Westbrook is not really looking good with the Lakers since he joined them. I guess there are too many alphas on Lakers.

Both good games last night, Giannis still showing his form against the Sixers and almost got a triple double.

While the Clippers looks sharp against the Lakers although there are some moments that the Lakers took the lead.

Another disappointing performance from WB and for sure more criticism against him not just from Lakers fans but more on the side
of those people who already giving him a no even before joining the Lakers.

That sentiment of earning a huge amount of money is valid, 2 points is not really acceptable especially if the team is throwing huge
amount of money for your service.

Comparing the game today, even it's another loss but it's much better they show good defense just lacking with good rotations to
find a closer and much open shot.

2 points in the whole game, which was really disappointing, that Mr. Triple Double is already gone.

Look at his shooting,  0-11 FGM-A, is that for real?

Man, I'm telling you, Westbrook might become a bigger problem as the season goes on, they should consider trading him, he simply does not fit on the system of the LA Lakers.

[danherbias07]

This is a game where Kawhi only played limited minutes, what more if he plays the entire game? It could've been a blowout.

That should have been different thing I guess and I don't think they'll run that 14-2 run to cut that lead. With PG, Kawhi, and Wall that healthy I think Clippers do have a slot on West to be at the top 5 even with 30+ games. Wishing well Kawhi will be able to play at his best in the coming games, that will be fun to watch Clippers this season.

That is why they are playing safe. Same as what Steve Kerr is doing with Klay Thompson, they don't want to force it, just get their rhythm, acquire minutes then time will tell if they can go full blast again.

They don't have shooters, that's the problem. I believe Darvin Ham knows this that's why he is just forcing every play to be an attack in the paint.

That plan would not work out in the long run. They have to make a move to acquire outside shooters in order to survive this season. They will soon find that defenders will cramp the paint because they know they cannot shoot. They will just dare the Lakers to make the 3 and watch them miss.

It would not work, that's true. If their plays are all predictable then they cannot spread the floor anymore.
The funny thing, LA Clippers have a ton of shooters in their roster while LA Lakers are lacking. I expected Nunn to do the damage but he only played 11 minutes with no points.
It's not a good sight to see only 3 players in the Lakers have double digits in points. Their critics will probably dissect this game.

[Sanitough]

It's not a good sight to see only 3 players in the Lakers have double digits in points. Their critics will probably dissect this game.

But the center of the criticism will be on Westbrook. I'm so disappointed with his performance, it looks like he is also not happy with his teammates, you can tell by looking at his production, that's not the same Westbrook we saw years ago. Back then, he also played with superstars like Durant and Harden, but Westbrook does really excel unlike now that he cause the struggle of this team.