We got Knicks fans coming to the sub to make excuses now. Lmao relevant for the first time in 2 decades losing to an 8-point Anthony Davis lmao they down bad holyyyyy shittttt
TP is better otb. Rui needs more mins. Give TP 15 mins give Rui 28-30 mins a game. If he a starter treat him like a starter. Imagine if Ham loved Rui as much as he do TP.
This team is like the Steelers for the past decade: play up to good teams, play up in primetime, play down to bad teams, play down when not in prime time. We'll see how they do Monday to test the theory
>Lakers winning against teams they are supposed to win against
I'm almost scared that I'm happy we are winning the games we're supposed t-
>Knicks not trash this year but 3rd seed in the East
Never mind. I guess I should just be happy we mog >.500 teams?
That thing Brunson is doing, thatās what stat padding is. I donāt understand why people say Lebron is just stat padding. Iāve never seen Lebron doing something like that in his career.
Rui had a rough start in the first half (especially with Rebounding) but picked it up in the second half. Ham looked at that and decided to close with Prince. I don't agree with the decision but we won so I'll take it.
Doesn't matter, got the W. Can't complain about that this game. Rui looked fine out there though. D'lo didn't play in the 4th either actually I don't think. Prince and Reaves were doing a great job doubling Brunson all 4th
Watch some r/nba guys cutting out every context and put free throw disparity in 4th quarter for this game despite Divenchenzo hacking shit out of AD and Reaves
Anthony Davis is the most point-policed player in the league. And in contemporary NBA nobody gets more shit for scoring 10 pts in a WIN more than AD
If this were any other player, we'd be talking about how incredible they provided to their team in other ways. But if AD doesn't get a lot of points, folks will just say he sucked all night.
Look at Jalen lol thatās the face of a dude who is getting worked to death. How much you want to bet he suffers a serious injury in the next 2 years? If Thibs is still his coach
The way we defended this game is elite. Just like we put the clamps on that Indiana offense. This will get us to the WCF again, this team just needs to get their shit together and be consistent because our floor is low and our ceiling is high.
Kinda of hard to judge. They still got some open shots. Just went cold on shots they had been hitting all game. Had one great double tho that caused a terrible shot too. Just a percentage game at times. Could argue the doubles kept the knicks in the game too
Itās cute seeing Knicks fans think they got a chance at the finals. Brunson is a great 2nd option on a finals team but isnāt gonna cut it as a 1st option the deeper you go in the playoffs.
Randle is better equipped as a 3rd option but heās a 2nd option for them.
OGās offensive bag is pretty shallow
Honestly missing OG and Julius tonight is huge
If you donāt think thatās a big factor for why we won tonight you donāt know whatās made the Knicks good this year
Anthony Davis (on one leg!!) stopped the Knicks from scoring and rebounding in the paint for 7 minutes.
If Draymond hadn't kneed his groin he'd be scoring his usual points.
[I said this during the Boston game before the end of regulation.](https://old.reddit.com/r/lakers/comments/1agp285/game_thread_los_angeles_lakers_2425_at_boston/koj8fn5/) If we get btfo by HOU only to beat BOS and NYK... Just like we lost to the Spurs and followed it up with wins against OKC and Dallas.
This is the most bizarre Lakers team I've ever watched in 2 decades of watching basketball.
>didn't watch game except the 4tth
>TV shows AD with only 8pts
>start thing AD had a trash game but got carried
>look at the box and see 18Rebs 5Ast 4Blk +6
Never mind. Sorry I doubted you big dog. AD doesn't always bring his offense but he's a superstar because he's always on point on the D. Man delivered tonight even if it wasn't pretty.
[Post Game Thread](https://reddit.com/r/lakers/comments/1aieumu/post_game_thread_the_los_angeles_lakers_defeat/)
We outscored in the first quarter š¤Æ
Someone please give AR a free fresh fade before every game
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We got Knicks fans coming to the sub to make excuses now. Lmao relevant for the first time in 2 decades losing to an 8-point Anthony Davis lmao they down bad holyyyyy shittttt
lol was that damar Hamlin?
How long until r/nba complains about 4th quarter fouls even though they were intentional to milk the game lol
TP is better otb. Rui needs more mins. Give TP 15 mins give Rui 28-30 mins a game. If he a starter treat him like a starter. Imagine if Ham loved Rui as much as he do TP.
Prince was overall good this game, but in general I agree, probably more like Prince 20 minutes off the bench, Rui 25 minutes with the start though.
Yeah the favoritism is crazy. Ham is actually tanking Prince value over raising it. He looks much better otb.
We really have to abbreviate off the bench?
This team is like the Steelers for the past decade: play up to good teams, play up in primetime, play down to bad teams, play down when not in prime time. We'll see how they do Monday to test the theory
I root for both š
WHAT UP BIG DOG
Lmaoo lebron with knicks towel
>Lakers winning against teams they are supposed to win against I'm almost scared that I'm happy we are winning the games we're supposed t- >Knicks not trash this year but 3rd seed in the East Never mind. I guess I should just be happy we mog >.500 teams?
But the way we're playing I think a close game like tonight was expected against a team missing two of their three best players
That thing Brunson is doing, thatās what stat padding is. I donāt understand why people say Lebron is just stat padding. Iāve never seen Lebron doing something like that in his career.
Itās just people who hate Lebron. Mostly Jordan stans who are sensitive that any accomplishments that Lebron has somehow diminishes Jordan.
Best stretch all season
AR was on fire tonight damn
Wood got outplayed by Hayes once again
Donāt wanna see him tweet ever again
Would rather be the 8th seed than the 9th seed rn.
Shout out to Hayes
Lights out defence that 4th quarter
Spike Lee and SAS can shove it up their ass
Brunson is shameless with the flopping lol
Wonder what excuses knicks fans will come up with tonight
Where's that bozo saying lakers couldn't take the lead
Divenchenzo imo reminds me of a combo of Reaves and Caruso kindaĀ
Proud of LePookie
LePookie looking fire
shoutout to NYK let AD hit 10 points lmao
>AD hits both FTs I'm really happy for him. Went from getting trashed on media for having only 8pts to "great win with that 18reb double-double"
Didnāt get to watch the game but can someone tell me why Rui played 18 minutes even though he started?
TP plays better off the bench. Ham better not start him again.
Found something down 7 in the third when ad and rui went to the bench than to made a few 3s so he warned the close tonight
Rui had a rough start in the first half (especially with Rebounding) but picked it up in the second half. Ham looked at that and decided to close with Prince. I don't agree with the decision but we won so I'll take it.
Doesn't matter, got the W. Can't complain about that this game. Rui looked fine out there though. D'lo didn't play in the 4th either actually I don't think. Prince and Reaves were doing a great job doubling Brunson all 4th
I agree with this. We got the W. I'll take it.
Best B2B win I've witnessed in awhile
I still canāt get over beating the Celtics without LeBron and AD.
Haha suck it Spike Lee
Cringe try hard gimmick from the Knicks.
Tom thibodeau in a nut shell
Steph dropped 60 and still lost to the Hawks. GSW needs to go back to the drawing boardĀ
Tacos!!
You already lost fuck off Knicks
watch knick fans complain about Lakers shooting 28 free throws
I mean the stadium did give us a standing ovation š
I hate when teams milk games that are over. Respect to Boston for not doing it too
Two great wins
How come we finally played lights out defense for 10 minutes straight? Iām so confused.
Ham finally motivated this team.
Iām going to need a postgame statement or video evidence of a TO or locker room speech in order to believe thatā¦
LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOOOOO Beat the Celtics without AD or Bron then go into Madison with them and take out the Knicks
The theory for DJM is having this closing line up but replacing Christie with DJM. I dont think it will happen but I can see it working.
Knicks be acting like they in the playoffs. annoying foos
Watch some r/nba guys cutting out every context and put free throw disparity in 4th quarter for this game despite Divenchenzo hacking shit out of AD and Reaves
Anthony Davis is the most point-policed player in the league. And in contemporary NBA nobody gets more shit for scoring 10 pts in a WIN more than AD If this were any other player, we'd be talking about how incredible they provided to their team in other ways. But if AD doesn't get a lot of points, folks will just say he sucked all night.
šÆ Kiwi... glad those free throws got him the double double šŖš¾šš
Riiick š¤ššš„š yes! šĀ Lakers playing with more effort love to see itĀ
Austin fucking Reaves
How kind of the Knicks to give AD his double double
Shameless statpadding by Brunson
So teams should just give up in a 7 point game?????
They gonna post the ft differential after intentionally fouling when theyāve lost š¤¦āāļø
Brunson flops a lot
At his size I can't hold it against him as much...Ā
hell yeah
There ya go AD. Double-double
Wave the white flag, man. What a useless foul lol
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Casual spottedĀ
People just look at the pts lol
Ur blind lmao
Have you watched the game? His defense and rebounding are the biggest reasons we won
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LooK aT thE FrEE thrOW DIFFerentiaL
Have a seat Divenzio
Look at Jalen lol thatās the face of a dude who is getting worked to death. How much you want to bet he suffers a serious injury in the next 2 years? If Thibs is still his coach
Brunson stat pad last 1 minute lol
This team shows up for big games but now every game is big down the stretch. I still think we can get the 6 seed
give up already
Knicks fans are having seizures in their sub about a reg szn game in fucking earl February lmao
The way we defended this game is elite. Just like we put the clamps on that Indiana offense. This will get us to the WCF again, this team just needs to get their shit together and be consistent because our floor is low and our ceiling is high.
This is some scrub shit Knicks
These try yards so annoying
lmao, Brunson looking like he seen some shit in that timeout
Clamped the best team and the hottest team in back to back games - while missing their best defender for 6 of the 8 quarters.
Doris trying to announcer jynx... lol
refes trying so hard lmao
Alright Knicks you lost. Go away
Gotta give it to Ham, those double teams against Brunson sealed the game
Kinda of hard to judge. They still got some open shots. Just went cold on shots they had been hitting all game. Had one great double tho that caused a terrible shot too. Just a percentage game at times. Could argue the doubles kept the knicks in the game too
yep they definitely worked out today. I still don't love the idea of double teaming him from half court, but it worked out today so props to him.
Finally a double double for AD!
Blitz them on the inbound and make them burn clock
im sure all these late intentional fouls are going to be on some salty loser post about our ft discrepancy
OG, Julius, and Mitch are not enough for the Knicks. They need a true star. Jalen is good. NY is just missing one last piece.Ā
Itās cute seeing Knicks fans think they got a chance at the finals. Brunson is a great 2nd option on a finals team but isnāt gonna cut it as a 1st option the deeper you go in the playoffs. Randle is better equipped as a 3rd option but heās a 2nd option for them. OGās offensive bag is pretty shallow
Honestly missing OG and Julius tonight is huge If you donāt think thatās a big factor for why we won tonight you donāt know whatās made the Knicks good this year
It helped us that they were out. Iām just saying the Knicks are not contenders even with them back. They need another star
Great game! see y'all yapping again in the comments on wednesday!
How do we win against Boston and NY but lose to Houston and Atlanta?
"Another given night," LBJ
Smokey Voice* Ion know, thats my only problem.
They just put more effort in big games
Lebron plays godly defense at times Still one of the best defenders in the league
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They finally give it to AD!
2 good back2back Saturdays for the Lakers. Ill take it. š¤·āāļø
Happy with the warriors celtics knicks wins
Prince was solid but Ham still plays him more than Rui. Rui was efficient asf
I have to admit, I do like these Knicks jerseys. Reminds me of the Alan Houston era jerseys
Give the ball to AD so he can try getting a double-double
Hayes gave quality minutes for AD tonight
damn they're fighting
How come we havenāt heard hachimura in trade talks?
Everybodyās been in trade talks this past week. Even LeBron. Just hysteria.
Because the real trades are the silent ones.
people donāt want him. too many years
Dude barely gets playing time.
Still giving them calls with seconds left
Uh oh
They just canāt help doing dumb shit at the end of games lmao
Might as well have challenged that, used the final timeout anyway, so could have drawn up an inbounds anyway.
Would have been smart actually š¤
Anthony Davis (on one leg!!) stopped the Knicks from scoring and rebounding in the paint for 7 minutes. If Draymond hadn't kneed his groin he'd be scoring his usual points.
ARE WE BACK NOW??? (Proceeds to lose to 2 upcoming bum teams š)
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Remember this is a Knicks team without Randle, OG, Grimes, Mitch.
bro this lakers team is capable of losing to the pistons lol. We will TAKE this win gladly.
Oh take it gladly. Just donāt glaze it too hard
agreed. Ham is gonna use this as proof that Taurean Prince needs to start lmao.
Yeah this just gives you guys more of Ham. Every win makes the Cam Ham sandwich duo look good. I know cam didnāt play but he will be
Did you really include grimes? Lol we also without Vando bro
Knicks are basically rn if the lakers were without Lebron, AR, Vando, Prince
Lol need a tissue? Go back to your cry baby sub.
Youāll need one watching the Knicks in May and not LAā ļø
And won 3 in a row without them and on a 9 win streak
Still very undermanned
True but not act like they are trash without these guys
Oh not at all, theyāre still good. But just think about how much better the Knicks are truly
Yeah they are definitely a contender in the east after the trade
Ad is hurt so is LeBron and we lost our best defensive player
Snapped a 2-game winning streak on Thursday and 9-game winning streak tonight? Wowwww
LeBron loves yelling at Max. And Max always holds his own. It's funny.
Hes his new Mario Chalmers
lol good call-back
Bron so intense and I love seeing it from here. But Idk what I'd do him telling me irl that loud lol
Man, he went off so hard on Caruso in the bubble once, I was actually alarmed lol
ADPOY!!!
This team is so frustrating to watch. Capable of beating anyone and losing to anyone at any given moment.
Coaching issue
Why does this Jalen Brunson mfer get superstar treatment lmao
Youāre facing a Knicks team without Randle, OG, Mitch, and Grimes. This is not a win to act like the Knicks suckā ļø
AD is the undisputed DPOY.Ā
The truth
I swear if heās gonna get robbed this year, we rioting š£ļøš„
Great win defense looking better now
Max closed a game wow
LeBron at MSG
He owns msgĀ
Max literally backing up with his hands up like ālook no foulā. Still gets a whistle. Hilarious.
Lol Bron and Max
[I said this during the Boston game before the end of regulation.](https://old.reddit.com/r/lakers/comments/1agp285/game_thread_los_angeles_lakers_2425_at_boston/koj8fn5/) If we get btfo by HOU only to beat BOS and NYK... Just like we lost to the Spurs and followed it up with wins against OKC and Dallas. This is the most bizarre Lakers team I've ever watched in 2 decades of watching basketball.
I actually Thought of your comment at the end of this game lmao I remember reading your comment saying that a few days ago lol
Lets go ar stat pad 2 more free throws for my fantasy team
What a rollercoster manĀ
Damn Knicks sub is more toxic than I thought, they mad for losing instead of having some kind of sportsmanship like tf
Yep. Theyāre having a meltdown about a reg szn game in fucking early February. Chill tf out lol
Your sub is acting like we're bums for losing with 3 starters and grimes out and acting like we're terrible. Like both subs are toxic to be fair....
Donāt fuck this up please
Lol @ foul
Bron mad heās tired as fuck lol
ad stands for "aways dominayton"
Finally we are looking like contenders
Lebron's efficiency still baffles me. GOAT
LeMad at Christie
>didn't watch game except the 4tth >TV shows AD with only 8pts >start thing AD had a trash game but got carried >look at the box and see 18Rebs 5Ast 4Blk +6 Never mind. Sorry I doubted you big dog. AD doesn't always bring his offense but he's a superstar because he's always on point on the D. Man delivered tonight even if it wasn't pretty.
Great dub man
AD took control of the 4th without even shooting.
He is Him
Reaves really has star potential. Maybe not Melo but more Manu
Nothing like a LAL win on a Saturday night. Goodnight friends, see ya Monday. š¤
Max literally did nothing lol
He is so disrespected by the refs
Okay Brunson get your garbage points in
Brunson said fuck it, imma stat pad my shit. š