We expected the Lakers to struggle against the Detroit Pistons without Luka Doncic and to struggle against the Atlanta Hawks on a 2nd night of a back to back. However they continue to prove the media and fans wrong. They handled their business against the Detroit Pistons without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves put up 43 points and only having 1 turnover. Against the Atlanta Hawks Luka Doncic suited up, and Austin Reaves sat out. It was no problem in both of those outings because the Lakers have been getting production from their role players which is why they have the best record in the NBA right now. The Lakers will look to make it 7 in a row against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday in Milwaukee.

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The LA Lakers continue to build off their recent wins against the Toronto Raptors and the Miami Heat. The Lakers are on a current 3 game winning streak after defeating the Sacramento Kings 116-103. Luka Doncic continues breaking records by being the first player in NBA history to record six consecutive games with 35+ points, 5+ rebounds, 5+ assists and 5+ 3-pointers. The Lakers will look to continue this moment against the Portland Trail Blazers this Friday at home for the NBA Cup game #2.

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Luka Doncic continues to put up MVP numbers and made history tonight against the Miami Heat. The Lakers put up 138 points as a team against the Heat. Austin Reaves continues to have efficient scoring nights and the role players seem to have found their fit on the roster. What has been the biggest reason for the Lakers early success so far this season? What can the Lakers improve on? Giannis Antetokounmpo had comments about Luka Doncic and how he is one of the best scorers in the NBA. Is this true?

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On a night where the Lakers looked to capitalize on their bounce back win against the Clippers, they had a complete meltdown against the Golden State Warriors and lose 112-95. The Lakers got much needed scoring from their star player Luka Doncic but it was not enough against the Steph Curry led Warriors. The turnovers once again is the biggest storyline for the Lakers and it seem they can not handle pressure. The Warriors got a much needed boost from their bench as the Lakers only got 7 points total from the bench unit. It was an ugly loss for the Lakers and they will look to regroup this Sunday against the Raptors.

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The Lakers headed into last nights matchup undefeated against the Portland Trail Blazers who were undefeated as well. The Lakers lost 136-129 in a tough grind-it-out battle. The Lakers got another consistent night from Luka and Austin Reaves. There are big concerns with the Lakers backup bigman. Kevon Looney minutes have been an issue for the Lakers. The role players as well for the Lakers struggled as well with Grimes and Sexton shooting 0-8 from three combined. The Lakers will look to get back into the win column on a 2nd night of a back to back against the LA Clippers.

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The Lakers are now 2-0 after a very tough win against the gritty Los Angeles Clippers. Former Lakers Rui Hachimura made his return and looked to seek revenge against the Lakers. There were a lot of turnovers in this game for the Lakers having 21 and will look to clean that up against the Utah Jazz this Sunday. Collin Sexton made his Lakers debut today getting 5 points, 2 assists, in 1 rebound. The trio of Luka, Austin, & Walker Kessler had another solid performance putting up 20 + points each. The role players continue to do their job and the Lakers look to build off of this and clean up the mistakes.

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A new Era of Lakers basketball is here. There is no LeBron James, and we are officially in the Luka Doncic window for the Lakers. The new big 3 of Luka, Austin Reaves, & Walker Kessler did not disappoint in their debut last night. The trio had 20 plus points each in a 127-105 victory against the Warriors. Walker Kessler was the spotlight for the Lakers, achieving a perfect 12-12 from the field which has not been done since Wilt Chamberlain. Luka Doncic also got fired up and had some words for Golden State Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. Be on the lookout for more Bleav In Lakers content with Deondre Hawkins. Follow me on Twitter @Hawkins_Deondre, Instagram @Deondre_Hawkins, & Tik Tok @dhawkins_0.

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Ryan Ward returns to the mic with a major personal update, officially announcing his departure from Lakers Nation and his new role as publisher and reporter for Lakers on SI.

Ryan shares behind-the-scenes stories from his conversation with Horace Grant, including:

• Grant’s perspective as one of only three players to win titles with both Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.

• Why Grant believes Jordan is the undisputed GOAT, but says Kobe is the closest thing he’s seen to MJ.

• A hilarious gambling story involving Jordan paying baggage handlers to win airport luggage bets.

• An “epic” Shaq story involving Mark Madsen that nearly got out of hand.

The Celtics dominated the Lakers in what was supposed to be a celebratory evening honoring Pat Riley’s statue unveiling. Instead of a statement win, the team delivered a flat performance that left fans and former players frustrated.

Ryan reacts to:

• The embarrassing loss at home.

• James Worthy’s scathing postgame comments, calling the performance “weak” and saying there was “no respect for the uniform.”

• Defensive issues that continue to plague the Lakers, including concerns about Luka Dončić, LeBron James’ effort on that end, and the overall lack of defensive identity.

• Missing out on defensive reinforcements like Jeremy Sochan and Jose Alvarado.

• The decision to use the final roster spot on Kobe Bufkin instead of a defensive upgrade.

• The growing belief that the Lakers are preserving assets for a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo pursuit this summer.

He explains how pairing Luka and Giannis would instantly transform the team both defensively and offensively, while also discussing potential restricted free-agent targets such as Peyton Watson and Jalen Duren.

One of the biggest talking points of the episode: season ticket prices are skyrocketing under new owner Mark Walter.

Ron breaks down:

• Documented increases that nearly doubled some 300-level ticket prices year-over-year.

• Rising parking costs and overall in-game expenses.

• The growing frustration among fans being priced out of live games.

While critical of the immediate impact, Ron explains why Walter’s deep pockets—proven by the Dodgers’ aggressive spending and championship success—could signal a “spare no expense” era for the Lakers.

Ryan highlights Pat Riley’s public praise of JJ Redick, saying the Lakers “picked the right person.” He analyzes:

• Why the Riley comparison initially felt premature.

• The shared personality traits between Riley and Redick.

• The pressure JJ faces as expectations rise under new ownership.

• The realistic shelf life of NBA head coaches and whether Redick can become a long-term fixture.

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