Jovan Buha: Final: Lakers 107, Suns 96 LA snaps its 4-game dropping streak to enhance to 41-25. They continue to be No. 5 within the West. Luka Doncic had 33 factors, 11 rebounds and eight assists. Austin Reaves had 28/4/6. Jaxson Hayes had 19 factors and 6 rebounds in his return. Up subsequent: vs. SAS tomorrow.
Supply: x.com
Supply: x.com
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Dave McMenamin @mcten
Austin Reaves to Jaxson Hayes as Hayes left the locker room after the win at present in his first recreation again because the Knicks win: “Good of you to play basketball once more, Jaxson” – 6:43 PM
Austin Reaves to Jaxson Hayes as Hayes left the locker room after the win at present in his first recreation again because the Knicks win: “Good of you to play basketball once more, Jaxson” – 6:43 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
With all due respect-did I simply hear Richard Jefferson say on Nationwide TV that the “Jury continues to be out whether or not the Suns made the fitting name taking Deandre Ayton over Luka Doncic.…..Critically? Ayton isn’t even with the Suns. I’m hoping RJ was sarcastic. – 5:32 PM
With all due respect-did I simply hear Richard Jefferson say on Nationwide TV that the “Jury continues to be out whether or not the Suns made the fitting name taking Deandre Ayton over Luka Doncic.…..Critically? Ayton isn’t even with the Suns. I’m hoping RJ was sarcastic. – 5:32 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Finish of 1Q: LAL 83, PHX 71
Durant: 19 Pts, 7 Reb, 5-14 FG, 7-10 FT
Booker: 13 Pts, 8 Ast, 4-10 FG
Richards: 11 Pts, 6 Reb, 5-5 FG
Doncic: 28 Pts, 8 Ast, 8 Reb, 6-15 FG, 12-13 FT – 5:31 PM
Finish of 1Q: LAL 83, PHX 71
Durant: 19 Pts, 7 Reb, 5-14 FG, 7-10 FT
Booker: 13 Pts, 8 Ast, 4-10 FG
Richards: 11 Pts, 6 Reb, 5-5 FG
Doncic: 28 Pts, 8 Ast, 8 Reb, 6-15 FG, 12-13 FT – 5:31 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Doncic (28 factors, 8 boards, 8 assists), Reaves (18 factors, 5 assists, 3 boards) and Hayes (19 factors, 4 boards) have the Lakers up 83-71 with 12 minutes to play. – 5:30 PM
Doncic (28 factors, 8 boards, 8 assists), Reaves (18 factors, 5 assists, 3 boards) and Hayes (19 factors, 4 boards) have the Lakers up 83-71 with 12 minutes to play. – 5:30 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Luka tied the Suns’ large three by himself within the 1st half 👀 pic.x.com/O9a0ZLWnc4 – 5:01 PM
Luka tied the Suns’ large three by himself within the 1st half 👀 pic.x.com/O9a0ZLWnc4 – 5:01 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Lakers restricted PHX to simply 37 factors within the 1st half, with the Suns changing solely 2 of 18 3’s, and 36.4% general from the sector.
Doncic and Reaves mixed for 30 factors, and Doncic added 6 assists. – 4:55 PM
The Lakers restricted PHX to simply 37 factors within the 1st half, with the Suns changing solely 2 of 18 3’s, and 36.4% general from the sector.
Doncic and Reaves mixed for 30 factors, and Doncic added 6 assists. – 4:55 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
A small space Jaxson Hayes has notably improved at since Luka’s addition is the roll-and-seal method bigs use once they learn that the ball-handler needs to assault the rim.
This was a JaVale McGee staple for LeBron again within the day. It’s a fast learn however very helpful. – 4:46 PM
A small space Jaxson Hayes has notably improved at since Luka’s addition is the roll-and-seal method bigs use once they learn that the ball-handler needs to assault the rim.
This was a JaVale McGee staple for LeBron again within the day. It’s a fast learn however very helpful. – 4:46 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Lakers actually missed Jaxson Hayes throughout their 4-game highway journey, as JJ Redick detailed, with Hayes coping with his knee contusion.
Because the lob risk for Doncic, Hayes had 13 factors within the 1st half at present, and his size and athleticism on D serving to restrict PHX to 37 factors. – 4:41 PM
The Lakers actually missed Jaxson Hayes throughout their 4-game highway journey, as JJ Redick detailed, with Hayes coping with his knee contusion.
Because the lob risk for Doncic, Hayes had 13 factors within the 1st half at present, and his size and athleticism on D serving to restrict PHX to 37 factors. – 4:41 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers take a 54-37 lead into the half. Luka 17p 6a 4r. Kevin Durant is 1-for-9 for PHX. – 4:41 PM
The Lakers take a 54-37 lead into the half. Luka 17p 6a 4r. Kevin Durant is 1-for-9 for PHX. – 4:41 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: LAL 54, PHX 37
Booker: 9 Pts, 4-9 FG, 0-2 3P
Durant: 4 Pts, 4 Reb, 1-9 FG, 0-4 3P
Beal: 4 Pts, 2-6 FG, 0-2 3P
Doncic: 17 Pts, 6 Ast, 4 Reb, 4-8 FG, 3-6 3P
Suns are 2-for-18 from 3 – 4:40 PM
Halftime: LAL 54, PHX 37
Booker: 9 Pts, 4-9 FG, 0-2 3P
Durant: 4 Pts, 4 Reb, 1-9 FG, 0-4 3P
Beal: 4 Pts, 2-6 FG, 0-2 3P
Doncic: 17 Pts, 6 Ast, 4 Reb, 4-8 FG, 3-6 3P
Suns are 2-for-18 from 3 – 4:40 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Luka Doncic is getting the Lakers terrific pictures, both for himself or for teammates, and has 17 factors with 6 assists with 1:22 left within the 1st half, the Lakers main 53-35. – 4:37 PM
Luka Doncic is getting the Lakers terrific pictures, both for himself or for teammates, and has 17 factors with 6 assists with 1:22 left within the 1st half, the Lakers main 53-35. – 4:37 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Doncic drive, end, 17 factors.
Suns down 51-35 as Booker has 9.
Suns 15-of-39 FGs (2-of-16 on 3s) #Suns #LakeShow – 4:37 PM
Doncic drive, end, 17 factors.
Suns down 51-35 as Booker has 9.
Suns 15-of-39 FGs (2-of-16 on 3s) #Suns #LakeShow – 4:37 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The one redeeming second of this recreation to this point was Richard Jefferson referring to Austin Reaves as “lemon daddy” – 4:34 PM
The one redeeming second of this recreation to this point was Richard Jefferson referring to Austin Reaves as “lemon daddy” – 4:34 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Luka Doncic lob to Jaxson Hayes.
Suns down 41-28. #Suns #LakeShow pic.x.com/zYhOcYqBdp – 4:25 PM
Luka Doncic lob to Jaxson Hayes.
Suns down 41-28. #Suns #LakeShow pic.x.com/zYhOcYqBdp – 4:25 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns on a 10-0 run to drag again inside 10. Dominating the non-Luka minutes here’s a should given how this recreation began – 4:18 PM
Suns on a 10-0 run to drag again inside 10. Dominating the non-Luka minutes here’s a should given how this recreation began – 4:18 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ighodaro checks in. Taking part in 3 bigs once more.
Suns down 31-15 after one.
Doncic scored 13 within the first quarter on 3-of-6 FGs (3-of-5 from 3). Doncic has 3 assists.
Phoenix 6-of-22 FGs (1-of-11 from 3). Suns as a group has 3 assists. #Suns #LakeShow – 4:12 PM
Ighodaro checks in. Taking part in 3 bigs once more.
Suns down 31-15 after one.
Doncic scored 13 within the first quarter on 3-of-6 FGs (3-of-5 from 3). Doncic has 3 assists.
Phoenix 6-of-22 FGs (1-of-11 from 3). Suns as a group has 3 assists. #Suns #LakeShow – 4:12 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Finish of 1Q: LAL 31, PHX 15
Durant: 4 Pts, 4 Reb, 1-6 FG
Dunn: 3 Pts, 1-2 3P
Booker: 2 Pts, 1-3 FG
Beal: 2 Pts, 1-4 FG
Doncic: 13 Pts, 3 Ast, 3-5 3P – 4:11 PM
Finish of 1Q: LAL 31, PHX 15
Durant: 4 Pts, 4 Reb, 1-6 FG
Dunn: 3 Pts, 1-2 3P
Booker: 2 Pts, 1-3 FG
Beal: 2 Pts, 1-4 FG
Doncic: 13 Pts, 3 Ast, 3-5 3P – 4:11 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Spectacular 1st Q for the Lakers with the early tip-off after a protracted highway journey: They lead 31-15 over the Suns. Luka Doncic 13p 3a; Hayes 8p 2r. PHX shot 6-for-22 (1-for-11 from 3). – 4:10 PM
Spectacular 1st Q for the Lakers with the early tip-off after a protracted highway journey: They lead 31-15 over the Suns. Luka Doncic 13p 3a; Hayes 8p 2r. PHX shot 6-for-22 (1-for-11 from 3). – 4:10 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Timeout Suns after Doncic 3.
Suns 5-of-17 FGs (1-of-8 from 3). Down 25-11 with 2:33 left in 1st.
Lakers began 7-0. Now on 17-2 run. Doncic 10 factors within the first quarter.
Booker, Durant and Beal mixed 6 factors (2 every). Dunn Suns main scorer with 3. #Suns #LakeShow – 4:05 PM
Timeout Suns after Doncic 3.
Suns 5-of-17 FGs (1-of-8 from 3). Down 25-11 with 2:33 left in 1st.
Lakers began 7-0. Now on 17-2 run. Doncic 10 factors within the first quarter.
Booker, Durant and Beal mixed 6 factors (2 every). Dunn Suns main scorer with 3. #Suns #LakeShow – 4:05 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
….in all probability shouldn’t go away Luka Doncic that broad open. Idk. Transition protection (and simply protection normally) shouldn’t rely this closely on a rookie to be competent – 4:04 PM
….in all probability shouldn’t go away Luka Doncic that broad open. Idk. Transition protection (and simply protection normally) shouldn’t rely this closely on a rookie to be competent – 4:04 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns fail to match up off the Lakers strolling the ball up the ground.
They misplaced Luka Doncic.
Suns down 14. – 4:04 PM
Suns fail to match up off the Lakers strolling the ball up the ground.
They misplaced Luka Doncic.
Suns down 14. – 4:04 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Luka Doncic Phoenix Suns
🤝
Making bigs like Jaxson Hayes
seem like stars – 3:56 PM
Luka Doncic Phoenix Suns
🤝
Making bigs like Jaxson Hayes
seem like stars – 3:56 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Luka Doncic debuted a brand new Luka 4 throughout warmups 👀 pic.x.com/nkHvzcYVrC – 3:51 PM
Luka Doncic debuted a brand new Luka 4 throughout warmups 👀 pic.x.com/nkHvzcYVrC – 3:51 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Factors because the commerce deadline:
339 — Luka Doncic
318 — Quentin Grimes
293 — Mavs’ main scorer pic.x.com/rTFVpn1GhM – 3:22 PM
Factors because the commerce deadline:
339 — Luka Doncic
318 — Quentin Grimes
293 — Mavs’ main scorer pic.x.com/rTFVpn1GhM – 3:22 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns coach Mike Budenholzer stated he thinks Lakers guard Austin Reaves is “one of the vital underappreciated guys within the league.”
Averaging 21.3 factors on 56.4% capturing (54.5% from 3) in three video games in opposition to Phoenix this season. #Suns #LakeShow pic.x.com/UNnCfZ8sGk – 3:11 PM
Suns coach Mike Budenholzer stated he thinks Lakers guard Austin Reaves is “one of the vital underappreciated guys within the league.”
Averaging 21.3 factors on 56.4% capturing (54.5% from 3) in three video games in opposition to Phoenix this season. #Suns #LakeShow pic.x.com/UNnCfZ8sGk – 3:11 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Doncic, Reaves, and Hayes are of their typical beginning spots, with Finney-Smith and Goodwin instead of LeBron and Hachimura. – 3:06 PM
Doncic, Reaves, and Hayes are of their typical beginning spots, with Finney-Smith and Goodwin instead of LeBron and Hachimura. – 3:06 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers starters vs. Phoenix: Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, Jordan Goodwin, Dorian Finney-Smith and Jaxson Hayes. – 3:04 PM
Lakers starters vs. Phoenix: Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, Jordan Goodwin, Dorian Finney-Smith and Jaxson Hayes. – 3:04 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Suns face the Lakers with Luka for the primary time! We’re going stay on @PHNX_Suns to speak about it, whether or not the rookies will get minutes once more and the necessity for this group to win consecutive video games for the primary time since Jan. 27:
youtube.com/watch?v=raw377… – 2:57 PM
The Suns face the Lakers with Luka for the primary time! We’re going stay on @PHNX_Suns to speak about it, whether or not the rookies will get minutes once more and the necessity for this group to win consecutive video games for the primary time since Jan. 27:
youtube.com/watch?v=raw377… – 2:57 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Nico did the Luka commerce simply to distract everybody from the Grimes commerce. Genius. – 2:44 PM
Nico did the Luka commerce simply to distract everybody from the Grimes commerce. Genius. – 2:44 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns at Lakers harm report replace:
Luka Doncic (ankle), Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle), Jaxson Hayes (knee) and Gabe Vincent (knee) AVAILABLE. #Suns #LakeShow pic.x.com/Cit0ml4VwT – 1:43 PM
Suns at Lakers harm report replace:
Luka Doncic (ankle), Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle), Jaxson Hayes (knee) and Gabe Vincent (knee) AVAILABLE. #Suns #LakeShow pic.x.com/Cit0ml4VwT – 1:43 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers have upgraded Luka Dončić, Dorian Finney-Smith, Jaxson Hayes and Gabe Vincent to accessible vs. Phoenix.
Dalton Knecht stays possible. – 1:36 PM
Lakers have upgraded Luka Dončić, Dorian Finney-Smith, Jaxson Hayes and Gabe Vincent to accessible vs. Phoenix.
Dalton Knecht stays possible. – 1:36 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Luka Doncic, Jaxson Hayes, Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent are all accessible in opposition to the Suns at present, per the Lakers. Dalton Knecht stays possible. – 1:34 PM
Luka Doncic, Jaxson Hayes, Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent are all accessible in opposition to the Suns at present, per the Lakers. Dalton Knecht stays possible. – 1:34 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Lakers say Luka Dončić (proper ankle sprain), Dorian Finney-Smith (left ankle harm administration), Jaxson Hayes (proper knee contusion) and Gabe Vincent (left knee harm administration) have all been upgraded to accessible at present in opposition to Phoenix.
Extra NBA: marcstein.substack.com – 1:33 PM
The Lakers say Luka Dončić (proper ankle sprain), Dorian Finney-Smith (left ankle harm administration), Jaxson Hayes (proper knee contusion) and Gabe Vincent (left knee harm administration) have all been upgraded to accessible at present in opposition to Phoenix.
Extra NBA: marcstein.substack.com – 1:33 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Luka Doncic, Jaxson Hayes, Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent are all accessible at present vs. Phoenix, per the Lakers. – 1:31 PM
Luka Doncic, Jaxson Hayes, Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent are all accessible at present vs. Phoenix, per the Lakers. – 1:31 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder beat the champs on the highway and the Pistons on the highway with out JDub, Chet and Wiggins.
Nuggets get blown out at house, eke out a win at house vs the LeBron/Luka-less Lakers and lose to the Wizards at house.
So SGA might be due a bump down the NBA MVP Ladder subsequent week. – 11:27 PM
Thunder beat the champs on the highway and the Pistons on the highway with out JDub, Chet and Wiggins.
Nuggets get blown out at house, eke out a win at house vs the LeBron/Luka-less Lakers and lose to the Wizards at house.
So SGA might be due a bump down the NBA MVP Ladder subsequent week. – 11:27 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers say Luka Doncic, Jaxson Hayes and Dalton Knecht are possible for tomorrow vs. Phoenix.
Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent are questionable.
LeBron James and Rui Hachimura stay out. pic.x.com/d3RcpejUUy – 8:05 PM
Lakers say Luka Doncic, Jaxson Hayes and Dalton Knecht are possible for tomorrow vs. Phoenix.
Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent are questionable.
LeBron James and Rui Hachimura stay out. pic.x.com/d3RcpejUUy – 8:05 PM
Roland Lazenby @lazenby
‘They instructed me to go play, so I am going play.’ Austin Reaves can carry the Lakers when requested latimes.com/sports/lakers/… – 11:14 AM
‘They instructed me to go play, so I am going play.’ Austin Reaves can carry the Lakers when requested latimes.com/sports/lakers/… – 11:14 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Closing: Nuggets 131, Lakers 126.
Russell Westbrook picked off Shake Milton’s inbound cross and dunked it to seal the victory for Denver.
Austin Reaves: 37 factors, 13 assists, eight rebounds. Dalton Knecht: 32 factors. Shake Milton: 16p/5r/3a. – 12:00 AM
Closing: Nuggets 131, Lakers 126.
Russell Westbrook picked off Shake Milton’s inbound cross and dunked it to seal the victory for Denver.
Austin Reaves: 37 factors, 13 assists, eight rebounds. Dalton Knecht: 32 factors. Shake Milton: 16p/5r/3a. – 12:00 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Austin Reaves vs Denver:
37 PTS
8 REB
13 AST
4 STL
4 3P
Joins Magic and LeBron as the one Lakers to achieve these numbers in a recreation. pic.x.com/B49ztJVNTS – 12:00 AM
Austin Reaves vs Denver:
37 PTS
8 REB
13 AST
4 STL
4 3P
Joins Magic and LeBron as the one Lakers to achieve these numbers in a recreation. pic.x.com/B49ztJVNTS – 12:00 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Austin Reaves speaks concerning the spot the Lakers discover themselves in, losers of three in a row, down three starters, and starting a stretch of six video games in eight days 0-1 after a blowout to the Bucks: “JJ [Redick] stated when he walked in, ‘Every part was good every week in the past’” pic.x.com/OTAf8A23l1 – 11:26 PM
Austin Reaves speaks concerning the spot the Lakers discover themselves in, losers of three in a row, down three starters, and starting a stretch of six video games in eight days 0-1 after a blowout to the Bucks: “JJ [Redick] stated when he walked in, ‘Every part was good every week in the past’” pic.x.com/OTAf8A23l1 – 11:26 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Closing: Bucks 126, Lakers 106.
LAL stays winless on the four-game journey, which wraps up tomorrow in Denver.
Luka Doncic: 45 factors, 11 rebounds. Austin Reaves: 28p/8r/3a. – 10:01 PM
Closing: Bucks 126, Lakers 106.
LAL stays winless on the four-game journey, which wraps up tomorrow in Denver.
Luka Doncic: 45 factors, 11 rebounds. Austin Reaves: 28p/8r/3a. – 10:01 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Halftime: Bucks 71, Lakers 63.
Luka Doncic with 29 factors. His most factors scored as a Laker is 34. Austin Reaves with 13 factors. – 8:42 PM
Halftime: Bucks 71, Lakers 63.
Luka Doncic with 29 factors. His most factors scored as a Laker is 34. Austin Reaves with 13 factors. – 8:42 PM
Extra on this storyline
Dave McMenamin: Luka Doncic, Jaxson Hayes, Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent are all available against the Suns today, per the Lakers. Dalton Knecht remains probable. -via x.com / March 16, 2025
David Mendez-Yapkowitz: From earlier at present, the Lakers announced Luka Doncic, Jaxson Hayes and Dalton Knecht are all probable for tomorrow’s game against PHX. Dorian Finney-Smith(left ankle administration) and Gabe Vincent(left ankle administration) are questionable. LeBron James and Rui Hachimura stay out. -via x.com / March 16, 2025
“I positively was blessed for what Coach Kidd and them put me via early on, Dallas giving me the ball and having me be capable of be playmaker with the ball and off the ball each time it was Kyrie beginning or Luka was out or one thing like that,” Grimes instructed Sportskeeda. “It was kind of an early Indication — I didn’t expect it was going to happen here, but it definitely got me ready to get more comfortable with the ball once I got to here to Philly.” -via SportsKeeda / March 14, 2025
“We went 0-4, so it’s a pretty bad trip,” Austin Reaves said. “But s—, JJ said a week ago, ‘Everybody’s, like, Lakers in five.’ We just don’t listen to any of it. We all know after we’re absolutely wholesome and obtained everyone on the group that we have now a extremely good probability to beat anyone. I simply see this group coming collectively, locking in on one widespread aim, and that’s to win. “I believe (Friday was) the largest testomony to that. Very shorthanded and went and performed a extremely good basketball group with, in all probability, the perfect participant on the earth and went toe-to-toe and had a chance to win it and simply didn’t execute the final 50 seconds. I assume that’s what you’re taking constructive.” -via New York Times / March 15, 2025
Friday, James was courtside in Sacramento watching his son Bryce and Sierra Canyon win a state title whereas he recovers from a groin pressure. Starters Jaxson Hayes and Rui Hachimura had been additionally not with the group due to knee accidents. Doncic, who scored 45 in opposition to the Bucks, didn’t play due to calf and ankle harm administration. Key bench gamers Gabe Vincent (knee) and Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) additionally didn’t face the Nuggets. Reaves admitted all the absences left him wondering whether he should get one too, with only James having played more minutes for the Lakers this season. “They told me to go play, so I go play,” Reaves said afterward. -via Los Angeles Times / March 15, 2025
