I previously discussed my Western Conference First Round predictions for the 2019 NBA Playoffs. This post will be for my Eastern Conference predictions. Let’s get right on to it. Milwaukee Bucks wins 4-0 The Detroit Pistons had to win its very last game of the regular season to qualify for the playoffs. There is noContinueContinue reading “2019 NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference First Round Predictions”
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2019 NBA Playoffs Predictions: Western Conference First Round
The 2019 NBA Playoffs are here! For the sixth straight year, my favorite team for the past 19 years, the Los Angeles Lakers, is not a participant. That irks me so much, but I am a basketball junkie and there are still at least 16 more NBA games to be played until a champion isContinueContinue reading “2019 NBA Playoffs Predictions: Western Conference First Round”
The 2018-2019 Lakers Season Is Finished
The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Portland Trailblazers in their last game of the 2018-2019 season 104-101 on a buzzer beating shot by guard Mo Harkless. The Lakers finished with a 37-45 win-loss record, only a two game improvement from last year’s team. What was once a season full of optimism and hope thatContinueContinue reading “The 2018-2019 Lakers Season Is Finished”
Where Do The Lakers Go From Here?
What was supposed to be a season of rejuvenation and high expectations for the Los Angeles Lakers turned into one of its most disappointing. After LeBron James, through Klutch Sports’ Twitter account, announced his intent to sign with the NBA glamour franchise, fans, media people, and even NBA players proclaimed that “the Lake Show isContinueContinue reading “Where Do The Lakers Go From Here?”
Lakers Collapse in Second Half, Fall To Clippers 113-105
The Los Angeles Lakers, who are desperately holding on to whatever hope is left of clinching a playoff spot, had a 10-point lead then lost it because they are ass.
Lakers Edge Rockets 111-106
In their first game after the NBA All-Star break, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 111-106 behind LeBron James’ 29 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. The win was Los Angeles’ 29th of the season, with 24 more games left to play. Brandon Ingram added 27 points and 13 rebounds for the Lakers.ContinueContinue reading “Lakers Edge Rockets 111-106”
Team LeBron Wins 2019 NBA All-Star Game
Team LeBron beat Team Giannis 178-164 during the 2019 NBA All Star Game in Charlotte, North Carolina. Team LeBron’s Kevin Durant (of the Golden State Warriors) was named All-Star Game MVP after tallying 31 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists in 25 minutes. Team Giannis Captain Giannis Antetokounmpo (of the Milwaukee Bucks) had a game-highContinueContinue reading “Team LeBron Wins 2019 NBA All-Star Game”
Lakers PF Kyle Kuzma is Rising Stars MVP
Kyle Kuzma of the Los Angeles Lakers was named MVP during the 2019 MTN DEW ICE Rising Stars game, scoring 35 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists and leading Team USA to a victory over Team World 161-144. Team USA stopped a two-game losing streak to Team World with this win. The game, which isContinueContinue reading “Lakers PF Kyle Kuzma is Rising Stars MVP”
Lakers, Pistons Agree on Mykhailiuk/Bullock Trade
The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed in principle to trade rookie forward Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk and a future draft pick to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for guard Reggie Bullock, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Marc Spears of ESPN added that the pick is a 2021 second round pick. The deal is expected to be finalizedContinueContinue reading “Lakers, Pistons Agree on Mykhailiuk/Bullock Trade”
D’Angelo Russell Is An All-Star And I Am Very Happy For Him
D’Angelo Russell has been balling so hard recently, and he was just announced as an All-Star reserve, replacing injured Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo to play in the 2019 All-Star Game in Charlotte. I couldn’t be happier for DLo, who was my favorite post-Kobe retirement player.
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