The Lakeshow Review
A dedicated space to all things Lakers Basketball
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At this juncture, it might be fair to surmise that this team has an identity crisis. After an inspiring effort in game two, where despite a poor shooting night the Lakers managed to tie the series, they came out flat during their first road contest against Minnesota. After a puzzlingly mediocre display during game three…
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94-85. This is the type of score you’d have associated with a mid 2000s contest, instead of a contemporary one. But that’s the type of game the Lakers and Timberwolves played last Tuesday, when LA eeked out a hard fought and physical battle to tie the series at one apiece. The Lakers proved they can…
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In the NBA, failing to show up will get you embarrassed. That’s what happened to the Los Angeles Lakers during last night’s playoff opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ever since trading for Luka Dončić during mid February’s trade deadline, the Lakers have been riding high, with a feeling of invincibility. Having won 19 of their…
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As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves to kick off the 2025 NBA Playoffs, all eyes will be on their two mega-stars Luka Dončić and LeBron James. However, the teams’ title hopes will rest on the shoulders of those lower on the food chain. Names like Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent,…
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The Los Angeles Lakers will square off against the Minnesota Timberwolves to open their 2025 postseason this Saturday April 19th. After finishing the season 50-32, good for third in the Western Conference, they will begin the chase for the franchise’s 18th championship. Their first round opponent will be the Minnesota Timberwolves, who at 49-33, finished…
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In typical fashion, this season’s Western Conference playoff race came down to the final day of regular season play. After clinching the 3 seed on Friday against Houston, the Lakers rested their starters in the final game of the season against the Portland Trailblazers. Predictably, the team dropped the contest, by a final score of…
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The Los Angeles Lakers came out last night and took care of business. In the midst of a heated playoff race, one where many scenarios where up for grabs, the Lakers did their part to control their own destiny and lock up the 3 seed in the Western Conference. And they did so convincingly. Beating…
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Following an emotional and crucial win at Dallas last night, the LA Lakers find themselves in the midst of a heated playoff chase. With two games left to go in the season, the only thing that is for certain is that nothing is for certain. Outside of Houston (2 seed) and Oklahoma City (1 seed),…
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From tipoff, it was clear that this wouldn’t be your ordinary early April game. Emotions were pouring from the hometown fans for their former hometown kid. A player whom they saw drafted, developed and blossom into a star. A young man who made his journey from Slovenia (by way of Real Madrid) into the bright…
The Lakeshow Review 