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The Lakers didn’t make things easy for themselves against the Wolves. They led by 20 points in this game, but a fourth-quarter collapse had them down by one with 10.2 seconds to go. A loss would’ve been particularly devastating since both Austin Reaves and Jake LaRavia were having incredible games. However, Reaves saved the day, […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The ESPN primetime matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers perhaps wasn’t what it was billed to be before the season, versus what it ended up being on the floor. Still down Anthony Edwards and Jaylen Clark, the Wolves faced a Laker squad that could only physically dress eight players for Wednesday […]
From Canis Hoopus | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The undermanned Lakers secured an impressive, 116-115 win over the Wolves on Wednesday night. The Lakers were up by as many as 20 points against the Wolves, but trailed by one with 10.6 seconds left. In a last-chance effort to take the win, Reaves did just that with a shot right at the buzzer. Jake […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 4 reads
Adou Theiro has yet to play any kind of games donning a purple and gold jersey. The Lakers rookie missed Summer League and preseason action while recovering from knee surgery. Now that the regular season has begun, he has remained out. However, on Wednesday, there was a positive update for Thiero, he’s been cleared for […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 7 reads
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 4 reads
Only four games into the season the Lakers are already dealing with a ton of injuries. In their last game against the Blazers, they had seven players out, including their two biggest stars, LeBron James and Luka Dončić. While none of the injuries are considered long-term concerns, they are causing short-term problems as the bench […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 3 reads
We have a massive slate around The Association tonight! 10 games get underway this evening, featuring some of the best teams and biggest names in basketball. Here’s a look at some NBA odds for this evening’s matchups. Mar 28, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images NBA Odds – Wednesday, October 29th Matchup S...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 7 reads
Ex-Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov knows what it feels like to arrive with expectation, a reputation, and an immediate demand to deliver. He’s been there twice, in fact. First at Tottenham Hotspur, where he took time to adapt to English football’s pace and intensity, and later at Manchester United, where his languid brilliance sometimes disguised […] The post Dimitar Berbatov shares “world class” advice for Florian Wirtz amid critics for Liverpool star appeared first on Paisley Ga...
From Paisley Gates | 3 months ago | 5 reads
After wondering if the Lakers had fixed some of their issues with bench production coming into the season, the team’s depth immediately underwent a stress test in the opening week. Injuries have quickly mounted in the opening week of the season, revealing quite a bit about many role players early in the season. Some have […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 4 reads
The Lakers are back on the road, where they will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves for the second time this week. This is the first of two road games for Los Angeles. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves When: 6:30 p.m. PT, Oct 29 Where: Target Center Watch: ESPN, Spectrum Sportsnet Just when we […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Guard Matisse Thybulle is questionable for the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz game on Wednesday evening. The defensive specialist has been dealing with hip soreness and sat out Portland’s last game versus the Los Angeles Lakers. But in three appearances so far this season, Thybulle has shot 55.6% from the floor and an amazing […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles LakersDate: October 29th, 2025Time: 8:30 PM CDTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: ESPN, FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: KFAN FM, Wolves App, iHeart Radio Four days ago we were supposed to get Showtime. Anthony Edwards vs. Luka Doncic. Amazon Prime debut. League-approved marquee showcase. Instead, we got flops, whistles, NBA-WWE crossover […]
From Canis Hoopus | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The best and worst part about the NBA is that there’s always another game right around the corner. Sometimes that fact is an opportunity. Other times it is a threat. After losing to the Denver Nuggets for the first time since November of 2023, the Minnesota Timberwolves look to bounce back against a shorthanded Los […]
From Canis Hoopus | 3 months ago | 4 reads
After being a fun underdog story early in his career, Austin Reaves has established himself as a bona fide star in the league. What was once a joke about the Lakers having a Big 3 with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Reaves has become a fact as the franchise transitions into the Luka Dončić era. […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 4 reads
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Lakers’ 2-2 start can be interpreted in basically any way you wish. If you take […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Just three games into the NBA season, the Lakers have been decimated by injuries. Against Portland, Los Angeles had seven players out, including their two biggest stars, LeBron James and Luka Dončić. This forced the team to play all three of their two-way players and the end-of-the-bench guys. The result was predictable, as the Lakers […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Shaedon Sharpe became the youngest Portland Trail Blazers player to make 1,000 field goals against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Sharpe snared the record with his second field goal at Crypto Arena — an emphatic, one-handed dunk. The 22-year-old, who celebrates his next birthday in May, has averaged 5.3 field goal makes per […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 2 reads
There will probably not be a more predictable loss on the Lakers’ schedule this season than Monday’s. After an incredible performance from Austin Reaves on Sunday, LA was running on fumes with two more rotation players added to the injury report. And predictably, after fighting hard in the first half, the Lakers ran out of […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 3 reads
On Monday night the Portland Trail Blazers played a version of the Los Angeles Lakers that looked like a version of those 1970’s bands still touring their greatest hits. You know how it works. The name burns bright on the marquee but the only legacy member of the group is the bass player, accompanied by […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 5 reads
Severely shorthanded, the Lakers fought hard in the first half before running out of steam in the second half against the Blazers on Monday, falling 122-108. Both Gabe Vincent and Marcus Smart were additions to the injury report on Monday afternoon, leaving the Lakers with just seven players on standard contracts available. Austin Reaves continued […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The second game of a road back-to-back isn’t always going to look pretty, but the Portland Trail Blazers managed to take care of business Monday night against an already injury-plagued Los Angeles Lakers squad. Despite barely fielding a full rotation of able bodies, Los Angeles hung close the whole game and forced the Blazers to […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 3 reads
It’s the second half of the Portland Trail Blazers’ game against the Los Angeles Lakers! Let’s talk about it! Here’s how to watch the game and tonight’s injury information: Portland Trail Blazers (1-2) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (2-1) – Mon. Oct. 27 – 7:30 p.m. Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: See your options […]
From Blazer's Edge | 4 months ago | 2 reads
The injury bug struck quick for the Lakers this season with Gabe Vincent the latest victim. After injuring his ankle against the Kings on Sunday, Vincent is reportedly set to miss two to four weeks with a sprain, as reported by Shams Charania and Dave McMenamin of ESPN and confirmed by others. In the short […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 4 months ago | 4 reads
Betting on player props is one of the ways to wager on the Portland Trail Blazers-Los Angeles Lakers matchup at Crypto.com Arena on Monday (tip at 10:30 p.m. ET). How to Watch Trail Blazers vs. Lakers Date: Monday, October 27, 2025 Time: 10:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: KUNP and SportsNet LA Live Stream: Fubo Location: Los Angeles, California Venue: Crypto.com Arena NBA Props Today: Portland Trail Blazers Deni Avdija Props PTS REB AST 3PM 20.5 (...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 4 months ago | 3 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers faded away late to the Los Angeles Clippers yesterday. But they have a quick opportunity to get right against the LeBron- and Luka-less Lakers tonight in La La Land. Here’s how to watch the game and tonight’s injury information: Portland Trail Blazers (1-2) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (2-1) – Mon. Oct. […]
From Blazer's Edge | 4 months ago | 4 reads