I agree with you about our having an excellent shot at locking up the fourth seed (or even third or second seed, depending on how the Grizzlies and Rockets next couple of weeks.
The key is we’re starting to see some consistency both from LeBron and AD but most importantly from our other key contributors like Reaves, Christie, Knecht, Hayes, Koloko and certainly DFS. One thing we can do now is beat the teams we’re supposed to beat.
Suddenly, Lakers are playing top-10 defense over last 11 games and have a chance to consolidate their hold on #4 see over next 9 games, starting with Texas roadie 2-step. This could a statement road trip for the Lakers if they can beat a team right in front of them and one right on their heels.
What’s encouraging and discouraging is we’ve seen elite offense and elite defense from this team but never at the same time. We know we can be good or even elite at both so the challenge from JJ is to do but with a defense-first mentality. Your offense can come and go but defense must always be there. That’s a championship proven stance. We’re slowly working to get there but will need Rob’s help to do it.
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And since team had a secret players’ meeting after getting smoked by the Heat on a huge blowout.
The next two road games against the Rockets and Mavs could be critical statement games at this point of the season.
Winning these two games would announce the Lakers arrival at a legitimate top-4 team in the West.
I agree with you about our having an excellent shot at locking up the fourth seed (or even third or second seed, depending on how the Grizzlies and Rockets next couple of weeks.
The key is we’re starting to see some consistency both from LeBron and AD but most importantly from our other key contributors like Reaves, Christie, Knecht, Hayes, Koloko and certainly DFS. One thing we can do now is beat the teams we’re supposed to beat.
Suddenly, Lakers are playing top-10 defense over last 11 games and have a chance to consolidate their hold on #4 see over next 9 games, starting with Texas roadie 2-step. This could a statement road trip for the Lakers if they can beat a team right in front of them and one right on their heels.
What’s encouraging and discouraging is we’ve seen elite offense and elite defense from this team but never at the same time. We know we can be good or even elite at both so the challenge from JJ is to do but with a defense-first mentality. Your offense can come and go but defense must always be there. That’s a championship proven stance. We’re slowly working to get there but will need Rob’s help to do it.
https://x.com/LakerTom/status/1875584527277683102