The Lakers suffered another loss in the preseason to the Suns 123-94. Listen is as LakerTom from lakerholics.com talks with Gerald about what went wrong, what went right, and if it can get fixed before the start of the season. The guys also talk about the latest injuries for the team, the struggles for Russell Westbrook, and just how good Anthony Davis is starting to look.
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That 0-4 feeling
As I explained during the podcast, Lakers fans just need to chillax because preseason doesn’t count unless it’s injuries. Lakers will be fine. Losing games to teams like the Suns who have great continuity with their entire team coming back is expected.
On the other hand, there was a devastating 14-0 run in the second quarter with Russ, Wayne, Kent, AD, and Dwight on the floor that showed the kind of defense this Lakers team is capable of playing. Rewatch that stretch if you’re worried. It was reminiscent of the Lakers dominating D in the bubble.
It may take this team a few weeks to get everything working with 11 new players and an entirely new approach on both offense and defense but the moves being made by Frank Vogel and the coaching staff in reimagining the Lakers as a small ball on steroids team is going to win our 18th NBA championship.
Monk and THT are injured, preseason counts man…
In terms of the on-court product the second quarter has been the lone stretch the whole preseason I’d like to bottle and save for later. Blown coverages, confused rotations and generally uninspiring play across the board has been the tone set thus far.
It was great to see that stretch of great defense, especially with Dwight at the five instead of AD. This should seal Dwight getting the rest of the minutes at center. DeAndre DNPs.