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JJ Redick's take on low Luka Doncic MVP buzz will raise eyebrows

ClutchPointsOutlet rating, not article6 months agoNBA logoNBA
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The NBA MVP conversation has primarily revolved around last season’s winner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, three-time recipient Nikola Jokic and Defensive Player of the Year favorite Victor Wembanyama, but Luka Doncic is forcing voters to acknowledge his own candidacy. The five-time All-NBA First-Team selection has been astounding while leading the Los Angeles Lakers through an eight-game winning […] The post JJ Redick’s take on low Luka Doncic MVP buzz will raise eyebrows appeared first on ClutchP...

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Norman Powell on adapting to bench role after loss to Lakers - TalkBasket.net

Norman Powell reflected on Miami Heat’s second-half difficulties in Thursday’s 134-126 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers at Kaseya Center. “I think it’s a mix of both. He [Luka Doncic] was hitting some tough shots off the switches… just trying to gauge it,” Powell said regarding Doncic’s 60-point explosion. Powell emphasized the challenge of adjusting […] The post Norman Powell on adapting to bench role after loss to Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Bam Adebayo reflects on Heat struggles after loss to Lakers - TalkBasket.net

Bam Adebayo scored 28 points with 10 rebounds in Miami’s 134-126 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday at Kaseya Center. Addressing the team’s defensive performance, he said, “We got to give more. I feel like we take the foot off the gas every once in a while when we get up… those are […] The post Bam Adebayo reflects on Heat struggles after loss to Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Erik Spoelstra on Heat’s defensive lapses and adjustments after loss to Lakers - TalkBasket.net

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra addressed the team’s second-half breakdown in Thursday’s 134-126 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers at Kaseya Center. “It started out, you know, start the half he [Luka Doncic] had three straight threes. That just ignited him,” Spoelstra said, referring to Doncic’s 60-point performance. Spoelstra highlighted the difficulty Miami faced […] The post Erik Spoelstra on Heat’s defensive lapses and adjustments after loss to Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Orlando hosts Los Angeles after Doncic's 60-point outing

Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet rating, not article6 months agoNBA logoNBA
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Los Angeles Lakers (45-25, third in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (38-31, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles visits the Orlando Magic after Luka Doncic scored 60 points in the Lakers' 134-126 victory against the Miami Heat. The Magic have gone 22-13 in home games. Orlando is 17-21 against opponents over .500. The Lakers have gone 22-13 away from home. Los Angeles is 7-2 in games decided by less than 4 points. The Magi...

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Erik Spoelstra's 'tough' admission with Heat's Norman Powell-Tyler Herro tandem

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat making a push for the playoffs, the team is trending in the wrong direction after losing its third straight game, this time to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, 134-126. As the Heat face a gauntlet of tough opponents in the home stretch of the season, the team […] The post Erik Spoelstra’s ‘tough’ admission with Heat’s Norman Powell-Tyler Herro tandem appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Lakers' Luka Doncic grabs attention after special guest greets him postgame

At this point, it has become increasingly clear that Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic can do anything. Even if they play underwater against a team of 12-foot great white sharks, with asteroids raining down on them, Doncic will still drop 50 points. Maybe he can even become a tennis star. Doncic went off for […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic grabs attention after special guest greets him postgame appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Lakers' Luka Doncic gets real about LeBron James' importance after Heat win

LeBron James has embarrassed Father Time over and over again during the last several years, but the 41-year-old defied all logic in Thursday’s 134-126 win versus the Miami Heat. Following consecutive victories against the Houston Rockets in the Toyota Center, the Los Angeles Lakers arrived in South Beach at approximately 4 a.m local time. Athletes […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic gets real about LeBron James’ importance after Heat win appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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JJ Redick praises Doncic and James' execution as Lakers extend winning streak - TalkBasket.net

TalkBasket.netOutlet rating, not article6 months agoNBA logoNBA
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Updated 6 months ago

Lakers head coach JJ Redick lauded Luka Doncic’s performance in Wednesday’s 124-116 victory over the Rockets, saying, “He definitely put on a clinic down the stretch. Whether it was in isolation versus Sengun, he just got us good offense whether for himself or for his teammates every single time down the floor.” Redick credited the […] The post JJ Redick praises Doncic and James’ execution as Lakers extend winning streak appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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