The Lakers are gearing up for a Sunday game against the Los Angeles Clippers, though they may be without two important players, including star center Anthony Davis. Davis was listed as probable for this game against the Clippers but will play.
Davis publicly called for roster help shortly before tipoff of Thursday's 117-96 win over defending champion Boston.
The Los Angeles Lakers dropped a crucial game on Sunday to their cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers, 116-102. The Lakers started to let go of the rope
Anthony Davis criticized his Los Angeles Lakers teammates for making simple mistakes during their loss to the Clippers.
The undefeated streak continues for Ivica Zubac, although Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis was on the receiving end of it. A 21-point and 19-rebound double-double had many in awe. Funny enough, the Clippers have a perfect record when Zubac posts at least 20+ points and 15+ rebounds.
The NBA trade deadline is in 15 days and the Los Angeles Lakers continue to be mired in mediocrity.At 23-18, the Lakers enter Wednesday in sixth place in the Western Conference and just one game ahead of the Dallas Mavericks (23-20) for the final non-Play-In Tournament spot in the playoff picture.
It's unclear whether the team was dealing with the aftereffects of the Clippers game, or simply regressing back to bad habits that have plagued it over the past month, but the Celtics did not put up much of a fight against the Lakers.
Anthony Davis scored 24 points, Austin Reaves added 23 and the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 117-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.
Sitting at 24-18, good for the fifth seed in the Western Conference, with a roster headlined by four-time MVP LeBron James and Davis, a nine-time All-Star.
SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night
Anthony Davis told ESPN he believes the Lakers are "right there" for title contention and hopes they make a move for a center before the Feb. 6 trade deadline.