LA Daily News
Lakers seek to recapture defensive identity amid skid
The team’s three-game losing streak has coincided with with some major lapses on one end of the court, even though key players have returned from injuries.
Mon, Apr 7
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Lakers showcased their defensive ceiling in victory over Thunder
The Lakers played physical and limited OKC drives without fouling too much, proving their versatile, scrambling defense can fluster even the most talented teams in the league.
Sun, Apr 6
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Lakers encouraged by strong showings against league’s best competition
With wins over Houston and Oklahoma City, the Lakers improve to 20-16 against teams above .500 and tie the Rockets for the second-best mark in the Western Conference behind the Thunder.
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Lakers cruise to blowout road win over league-best Thunder
Luka Doncic scores 30, Austin Reaves adds 20 and LeBron James has 19 as the Lakers hit a season-high 22 3-pointers in 126-99 rout of Oklahoma City.
Sat, Apr 5
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Lakers confident in chemistry for Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves
Coach JJ Redick says key to the triple threat recently thriving on the court at the same time, unlike in previous games, is 'understanding what works for us'.
Fri, Apr 4
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Lakers regain No. 3 spot in West standings with victory over Pelicans
Luka Doncic (35 points), Austin Reaves (30) and LeBron James (27) set the pace in a 124-108 win that moves them back ahead of Denver with five games left in the regular season.
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Lakers’ JJ Redick encouraged by LeBron James’ post-injury progression
James’ 33-point, nine-assist effort in Thursday’s loss to the Warriors was his best performance since returning from the groin injury that sidelined him for two weeks last month.
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Alexander: For Lakers, the regular season’s end is in sight
Thursday night’s loss to Steph Curry and the Warriors was a reminder of what the playoff atmosphere can be like and how unsettled the potential matchups remain.
Thu, Apr 3
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Lakers fall to Steph Curry, Warriors in potential playoff preview
LeBron James (33 points) and Austin Reaves (31) help offset a poor shooting night from Luka Doncic for the Lakers, but Curry scores 37 and the Warriors make the most of their offensive rebounds to hand them a 123-116 loss.
