Los Angeles Lakers

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Clippers sweep Los Angeles rival as slumping Lakers lose fourth in ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Reggie Jackson scored 12 of his season-high 36 points in the fourth quarter while adding nine assists and eight rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers ...

... The Lakers used their 31st starting lineup of the season with Dwight Howard moving in alongside rookie Austin Reaves and Malik Monk. ... Wenyen Gabriel hit a late 3-pointer in his Lakers debut. ... Lue had no updates on the injury recoveries of George, Leonard and Powell: ``I don't know. That's the kind of team and the kind of culture we've built around here.'' The Lakers are Augustin's 11th NBA franchise; Houston waived him Feb. 11. Today it was the third quarter.'' ... It was a struggle when we first lost PG, because the offense is built around PG and Kawhi for the most part. We'll continue to try to find ways to win with Anthony (Davis) out. After Jackson and former teammate Russell Westbrook clashed and exchanged words, Jackson responded by drilling a 3-pointer over Westbrook's defense to earn one of several standing ovations. "He loves the moment. "We wanted to close out. We know what the narrative is with our guys out. But once we got a set rotation and understood how we had to play, these guys have bought into it, and it starts with our veterans.

LeBron James Admits The Los Angeles Lakers Have Been Poor ... (Fadeaway World)

One of the biggest problems for the Los Angeles Lakers this season has been their defense. Just a few years ago, the Lakers were the best defensive team in.

We’ve had a lot of breakdowns and lost a lot of games because our defense has broken. “We’re a Frank Vogel team and that obviously starts with defending, starts with the point of attack, starts with the point guard position. He admitted that a Frank Vogel team should be solid on defense, and the players have not performed to the level that is required, especially on the defensive end of the court.

James Worthy 'Embarrassed' at Clippers Dominance over Lakers (Sports Illustrated)

The LA Clippers swept the Los Angeles Lakers 4-0 on the season last night, keeping in line with their continued dominance of the franchise.

For that to happen though, they'll need some luck in the form of the Mavericks, Wolves, and Nuggets losing. "Because I've never seen the type of dominance over one team that the [Clippers] have had over the Lakers for the last 5 years or so. This game really to me, it just said that they don't really have it...It's kind of embarrassing to see how they just get embarrassed by the Clippers."

LeBron James Calls Clippers 'The Better Team' (CalBearsMaven)

The LA Clippers have officially swept the season series against the Los Angeles Lakers. In the first game, Kawhi Leonard didn't play. In the second game, ...

Averaging just 23.3 PPG on 39/24/78 percent shooting splits against the Clippers this season, LeBron has certainly been subpar for his standards in the winless season series. While LeBron was solid in this most recent matchup, his numbers against the Clippers this season are well below his season averages. Despite either LeBron James or Anthony Davis playing in each matchup, the Clippers have taken care of business.

Reggie Jackson may have just ended the Los Angeles Lakers season (Hoops Habit)

The Los Angeles Lakers took on the LA Clippers on Thursday night in a crucial game. However, it was Reggie Jackson who got the last laugh.

And for the Lakers, their season is now in serious jeopardy. But regardless, if the Lakers were able to pull out a win, it could help give them hope for the future. For the majority of the season, the Los Angeles Lakers have been struggling to keep their heads above water.

Still figuring out role, 'not a quitter' (unknown)

Lakers guard Russell Westbrook said his role with the team has changed "every single night," but that he's determined to figure things out and "fight to the ...

But when they get to the playoffs [or] the play-in game, I guarantee you that you don't want to see that 8 seed, or whatever seed they are going to play in. "I think they have the most starting lineups in the NBA," Lue said. While the eighth-place Clippers have won five straight games without the injured Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Norman Powell, the Lakers (27-35) are clinging to the ninth spot in the Western Conference after entering the season as a title favorite. Chemistry also has been difficult to form as Vogel has searched for answers through 31 starting lineups this season. The Lakers were left once again trying to find answers to why they continue to underachieve. I'm going to fight to the end, and if it don't work, that's cool, too. But I'm never going to give up or give in because of a little struggle that's happening this time of the year." "Reggie Jackson played out of his mind tonight." "My role and what I'm doing has changed every single night," Westbrook said. Reggie Jackson enjoyed his finest game as a Clipper, torching the Lakers for 36 points, nine assists and eight rebounds. This is a modal window. This is a modal window.