If I’ve learned anything about this team we have a slim to none chance of winning most nights and with The King resting his knee tonight Slim just left the building.
San Antonio has a punchers chance of over-taking us in the standings. 3 games back with a far easier schedule.
So much for seeing how we handle Embiid without AD and LeBron.
Damn…no Jah vs Kyrie, no LeBron vs Embiid, no Steph vs Jimmy. Guess I’ll watch Jazz/Celts and Suns/Wolves instead. Spurs can pull to 2 games back in the loss column tonight….not sure who holds the tie-breaker.
Lakers points allowed last 10 games is 122.9 ppg. Lakers last 10 games we scored 118.3. LeBron accounts for a good 1/4 – 1/3 of that output on a nightly basis. Dwight for 50!!!!
This almost seems like more of a strategic rather than injury related decision. Better to not play Lebron at the five against Embiid. We’re locked in at #9 so smart move by Lakers. Deal with 76ers when we have both AD and LeBron.
We are in no way, shape, or form locked into the 9 spot….lol
We’re not locked into jack. 3 games back with 10 to go and San Antonio has a MUCH easier strength of schedule as they play Portland 3 times, Houston once and teams that are likely to be resting starters for playoff runs late. We have the exact opposite. That’s why I won’t be too blown away if we miss the playin based on how this team shows up on a nightly basis which is to say they arrive at the arena.
We’re pretty much locked up in the Play-In.
10 games to go.
Lakers playing better.
4 games behind #8
3 games ahead of #11
We’re going to finish #9 or #10.
Only difference is home or away game.
https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1506715699351228417
I think this is a smart move to get LeBron a full week off for the knee to recover. Need as much load management as possible so LeBron and AD will be fully healthy and rested for the playoffs.
That’s exactly what I have been saying for quite some time now. Let LeBron get as much rest as possible before the play-in. So I am all for this move.
I also think the Lakers may look for other opportunities to rest LeBron before end of year. We need a healthy and RESTED LeBron and AD to win. Let’s prioritize that.