It's Ridiculous What The Los Angeles Lakers Are Doing.. | NBA News (Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves)

Now at this point in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, it’s not secret how massive of a turnaround the Los Angeles Lakers have made. And whether you want to credit that most to their trade deadline roster turnaround, the scheme improvements from head coach Darvin Ham, or even the improved play out of Anthony Davis down the stretch alongside LeBron James, the LA Lakers continue to operate their offense & defense in this NBA postseason in a manner that I never would’ve expected to see.
To start on offense, the approach taken by LeBron and this team is the opposite of what we would’ve guessed they’d do. Because by taking their ‘point guard by committee’ approach, there’s always the unpredictability of who will initiate the offense with guys like D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Dennis Schroder, & LeBron James able to take over. Which in turn continues to open up endless opportunities for AD, Rui Hachimura, Lonnie Walker IV, Jarred Vanderbilt, Wenyen Gabriel, etc.
But then in terms of the Lakers defense, while it will always be anchored by Anthony Davis, they’ve become one of the best playoff teams in this regard. Because with key players on this side like Jarred Vanderbilt, Rui Hachimura, and Dennis Schroder already mentioned, the film shows you how they have relentlessly halted Steph Curry, Klay Thompson & the Golden State Warriors offense in more ways than they are used to.
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[@HoopsDigest]

Predict how far the Lakers make it in these playoffs 👇

[@HornedFrog619]

18 times finals champs! 🎉🏆

[@charleeparkerxo]

I think they can win it all

[@Temitophe]

Championships

[@goated-nd4nj]

@@HornedFrog619 L

[@goated-nd4nj]

@@charleeparkerxo nope

[@skubaRu7]

The media is so hung up on the warriors losing because they picked them that they’re ignoring the fantastic unique laker basketball

[@proteinlollipop]

Fr! All I hear most people talk about is how the Warriors are doing this and that wrong with little to credit given to the lakers.

[@coryburns9161]

​@@proteinlollipop exactly right my friend and comments by Warriors fan are funny thinking that they still have a chance😅

[@joselitodaen7235]

True😂😂😂

[@papadrow5302]

Well said

[@mikmaks7393]

CBS media all picked gsw while espn media, 11 out of 13 picked gsw. Thats why they are trying to push GSW. Coz they will all look like idiots and doesn't deserve or know their jobs. They should actually get fired for that.

[@bismarckdetroit9709]

They still dont want to give the lakers their respect. I even hear some of them picking golden state in seven like Collin on espn

[@slayerzerg]

collin is never right. but also he had to admit gsw in 7 means he don't got faith in them winning loll

[@Rebel-cd6gc]

​@@slayerzerg And we know that if the Lakers win the chip he'll be saying he knew it all along.

[@deeontherise3612]

Colin is on FS1, but the entire media with the exception of a select few aren’t giving the lakers any credit. It’s classless.

[@erev1540]

Imagine if this team was together all year and they weren’t wasting 15 mill on Malik Beasley and had it for someone who can actually hit shots and play d like KCP. Also I wish they signed KLove when he was bought out. Him backing up/playing alongside AD would’ve been awesome for this team. Pelinka pulled a miracle otherwise.

[@skubaRu7]

I keep saying hamm is out coaching kerr and nobody’s noticing. That’s a huge accomplishment

[@adriangibbs]

Yuge!

[@bismarckdetroit9709]

I have but you know they won't say that

[@dashunlofton1835]

Facts people keep getting on to ham but he has made every right adjustment

[@slayerzerg]

kerr got saved by irving/love injury in his first finals and then KD for the rest

[@DFusions_]

It's also his 1st year as a head coach

[@UrbanBDKNY]

I remember a gang of people saying the Lakers were better with out Bron and that when Bron came back he was going to ruin Rui and Reaves LOLLLLLL WRONG. Bron is in chill mode. Ya thought Bron was too selfish to let his teammates shine huh? Bron has been begging for a roster like this SINCE HE CAME TO LA. Even the roster they won with was not this good Let's just hope health is on their side. It is beautiful to watch. Every night is someone else while Bron and AD just gotta put up 20-25 each and then a 3rd player scores 20 and 1-2 guys score 10-15. That is how it has been working. Some games you get 4 guys over 20 and 1 over 15. I hope that happens tonight lmao

[@DocJoby]

Lebron has been begging for a roster like this his entire career. Even in Miami they were weak outside of D Wade and Bosh who didn’t necessarily fit with him.

[@akidotaco]

I admit, i was one of the wrong people who thought Lebron's return was going to mess up the chemistry. Happy that the King proved me wrong.

[@brianskies]

Exactly! Everyone is comparing the "duos" but Lakers are playing as a team and do not need to rely on Bron and AD like other teams relying on their super stars

[@UrbanBDKNY]

@@akidotaco I appreciate the honesty bro. Too many people can’t admit they were wrong

[@HoopsDigest]

Yes, my brain somehow stopped working when I tried to pronounce epitome lol

[@TheEncouragementKid]

XD

[@CrazyJoeClark429]

They look rested. Bron playing through his injury motivated AD. Those two have a chemistry I did not see until after the trade dead line

[@justified004]

So glad he brought up the PG position with the team because I've pointed out how they run lineups with 3 PGs alongside Bron and AD. This contributes to them controlling the flow of the game and foul grifting from players like Dennis and Austin. Everyone thinks it the refs but its actually bad defense from opponents and heads up play from the LA guards. This is a guard heavy team which also puts more focus on dribble drives and finding ways to feed AD.

[@charleeparkerxo]

This gone sound funny but u can really learn how dangerous LA can be just from playing 2k 😂😂. I’m dead serious though

[@GameZB0nd]

I mentioned the same thing on twitter

[@j2jwhatsapp]

This to me is like a weird repeat of the '18 cavs playoff run. I'd mentally prepare myself to see them lose, and somehow LeBron pulled the win, except this time it's more fun because of the chess going on between the two teams trying different stats. This is one of the best playoffs in a while across the board, the nuggets and suns series is great, miami seems to be crushing everything thrown at them, great year for basketball overall.

[@Lakerfanforlife]

For sure GO LAKERS!!!💜💛🥳

[@AndyZach]

Very unpredictable year, all year. I was also reminded of the 2018 Cavs, only they didn't have AD. If they had, they might have gotten the ring in 2018. I think the 2023 Lakers are better than the 2018 Cavs. The Warriors aren't as good as the 2018 GSW. Lebron knows how to play and beat Denver, Celtics, and Miami. I'd say the Lakers have at least a 50-50 chance of winning the Finals.

[@user-sk9sp7pe4y]

steve kerr is actually stunned and has no solution for this Laker team! Lakers win tonight in OT

[@YBKHEAAAT]

hope so bro>:)

[@DFusions_]

Idk about OT but I'm predicting a 10 point lead win in the 4th I'll comeback if either happens

[@user-sk9sp7pe4y]

@@DFusions_ that's highly possible as well. Curious to see which bench player for the lakers will step it up tonight. You can never guess who's gonna come thru next that's what makes it sweet about this team.

[@user-sk9sp7pe4y]

@@DFusions_ facts, at least the lakers won the series and that's all that matters.

[@cainkindly]

Great video. just so you know for the future, its pronounce ep- it -o -me, not ep-it-tomb.

[@charlesdelafuente303]

Thank you. It was bothering me.

[@sirboxalot6654]

The lakers winning like this makes me miss Kobe I hope he gots some good seats in heaven to the game

[@holyhecks]

Only if he repented from all his sins and found Jesus. I hope he did.

[@backtothe90s68]

@@holyhecks What about your sins, Mr. self righteous. Who made you Judge of who goes to heaven?

[@holyhecks]

@@backtothe90s68 Jesus is the judge. No one gets to the father except through him.

[@holyhecks]

@@backtothe90s68 I repented and found Jesus. So should you if you don't want damnation. The time is short sinner.

[@tristanwalker3974]

This was a great video! As well as many others of yours. But where’s the one about the Nuggets? If that’s intriguing to you, could you please 🙏

[@clide07]

Man!!! This LAKERS VS GSW MATCH UP IS SOOO GOOD Two of my fav players of all time LBJ AND CURRY❤❤

[@adamprice3466]

They're doing it without relying on chucking up 3's all night every night. I hope its a trend.

[@WillEatsPlants]

This playoffs is so fun every series is having games and players you just don’t want to miss

[@labeebahmad9690]

Great vid !

[@thatcityboy73]

bro really said "Epi-tome"

[@funyunsnotonions]

Lakers getting respect now!!

[@Buccs2Billions]

reminds me of 2020 all over again

[@marlonious7650]

The executives in LA need an award. They just pulled off a highway robbery of talent.

[@laisaechao7571]

Epi-tome 😂😂😂

[@dynatae]

You know what's funny about this series is the sheer amount of complains GSW is pouting, talk about a 360 degree turnaround. Lakers in 5!

[@miked6184]

its pronounced epitomee

[@shinramanager5809]

🤟

[@TheLonghorn1413]

Epi-tome is crazy

[@btee23]

I thought I was the only one who caught this

[@TheDeven1000]

God it drives me nuts when people say it the way he did

[@brawlkarter]

Did we just find another way of seeing whos getting scripts from ChatGPT?

[@Joza_17]

Don't know if I'm a laker fan.. But a combination of defense and offense so entertaining to watch...

[@SuperTrustFall]

They keepin' the main thing the main thing 👉🏆

[@forevahchris]

I just hope everyone’s having fun

[@VivaLeRevolucion]

If coach ham comes out and plays beasley, brown , and rui , Lonnie as a small ball lineup this will totally stun golden state and allow bron and ad to rest tonight in case they don't pull it off . Which they most likely will of they do this is the way to go !

[@cleokey]

Go Lakers 👍👍

[@ndeamonk24]

You have the most unique and interesting take on the Lakers I've heard. All the media keeps talkn about is why GSW keeps loosing without mentioning the Lakers.

[@karriemsharief]

The only thing that surprises me is the amount of people that still don’t see what’s happening.

[@adamykemp]

Vanderbilt gotta get a mention on defense

[@jpao1834]

It honestly excites me on how teams are gonna build their roster next season. The Lakers are actually doing it without depending too much on the arc (and honestly? They're horrible, but still winning lmao). I wonder if teams would follow suit, change their plans and revive the defensive big men position instead of stretch bigs.

[@haruslim7846]

What's scary is the Lakers are still underrated. The Lakers have 2 or 3 key players that match up well for any team in the league. Beasley, Brown and Gabriel are also very capable and waiting for the right match-up. Analyst are usually right about individual players, but wrong about teams. Analysts also drive midseason narratives until the wheels fall off to our advantage. Good Bless them all lol That being said. Denver is Very Scary! Go Lakers

[@albertchang108]

Guy said epitome in such a odd way at 2:00 lol

[@kysonyoshimura3081]

Dude frl said it wrong

[@albertchang108]

@@kysonyoshimura3081 Had to double check and make sure I was saying it right 😂

[@MC-kj7dy]

Chatgpt recommended the word to the meathead, he has no clue what it means and hasn’t heard or used it before 😂

[@WestSideBarson]

Dlo has said that im not jist a point guard before too.

[@crypto40]

As a d lo fan I see this as an absolute win

[@xomboking]

Offense wins GAMES.. Defense wins CHAMPIONSHIPS

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

LeGM need sign Kyrie Irving this coming offseason 😂🤣😂

[@kchiu9080]

It's not as impressive as when LBJ in Heat, but this Lakers defense structure deserves at least the west champion.

[@ralts6464]

You see the us army in world war two one of strength was chaos and inconsistent things they do.

[@sweeptheleg3097]

great video

[@damionhall3115]

I’m surprised nobody has mentioned the fact that the Lakers have beaten the Warriors 6 out of the 8 games played this season, 3 out of 4 during the regular season and 3 out of 4 in the playoffs so far.

[@brawlkarter]

epitome=ehh-pit-oh-me is correct epitome=ep-it-ohm is incorrect

[@user-qw5lx3th3b]

First Round Lakers have a slight advantage then second round they are fighting but have more work to do, lastly if they win and advance and they will play with either the Joker or Booker which will bring out some of the problems with the Lakers or if they will perform better or the same then the Heat on the east will have a problem in the Finals which if the Lakers will show greatness and good games this would start a dynasty for the lakers in the upcoming years. But this just predictions so let's see what will happen.

[@robdon8994]

It's gonna be hard to keep there top role players

[@user-qw5lx3th3b]

@@robdon8994 it will be easy if they will win the Finals or even enter the 3rd round.

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Jaylen Brown your next video Hoops Digest 🙏🙏🙏

[@qs4177]

I would love it the Lakers made it to the WCF but why are people sleeping on the nuggets, the nuggets are no joke

[@exillens]

Lakers are the most versatile team in the league. They can match any style or pace a team comes with

[@michaelvenegas6888]

@@exillens yes and even then the way the media has been towards the Lakers I don’t see them picking LA over DEN. The Lakers are on the verge of gentleman sweeping the champs and they’re talking about how they have 2 home games and how they’ve done it before and yadayadayada

[@capnclips1263]

Lol epitome

[@dk9264]

This team is so dangerous 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@jhoonate1709]

well i guess this cover dosent cover the 4-0 vs nuggets lmao!

[@khaleelmartin6202]

Lakers have so many good problems it’s scary. I think that’s something people don’t realize abou my the teams versatility. They can win in any fashion be it pretty or ugly. Against GS they showed they can play at pace and win their own way as GS would typically shoot twice as many threes as LA. LeBron averaging 22 rn feels critical for the team cause that means he’s been able to take a back seat from scoring and actually focus on being a Swiss Army knife. Like he decided to mimic what Draymond does for GS

[@benjaminpadilla4857]

No team can match with the Lakers. They're young more athletic and very big and mature on how they play . With the guidance of LeBron on the floor they don't make a lot of mistakes . Denver Nuggets don't have defense . And all you need to stop there is Murray. And if Sixers or Celtics no . The Heat they got one man team same as Warriors or Grizzlies .

[@Don69Muk]

Your last name is like Rocky Padilla from Indonesia

[@Viper83]

Basketball is all about match ups, and the Lakers matches up well against the warriors... the bug question is gonna be if they can match up against Denver, they're a big team

[@Elber_Gudo]

To put it in perspective it’s gonna be very difficult but I think our defense will hold up, we’ve been tested inside with Memphis and we’ve been tested on the perimeter. We’ve been tested in coaching battles with Kerr, and superstar wise we got the experience. I think if lakers don’t steal a game away from home early, then Denver will win.

[@detrickmeadows]

I think Tristan Thomas will play a lot against Denver. I think they'll play big and win.

[@kripticlunar8198]

@@Elber_Gudo nah AD is gonna lock up jokic and their entire offense will fall apart. gonna be hard to score and find open teammates being locked up in his golden zone. Denver’s offense mostly runs through jokic, the lakers can have any of 5-7 guys win a game for them. i think it’ll be a battle of attrition tbh

[@Viper83]

It's gonna be a hell of a series, back and forth chess match

[@robdon8994]

​@@detrickmeadows that is an excellent idea

[@raydripper101]

4:38 😂😂😂naw fr they go crazy with it when they find one thing

[@element720]

AD’s defense is the #1 thing

[@kobe81ification]

a team that just started playing togather are able to defeat the defending champion..Soo many red flags. i swear Basketball used to fun. Now is straight business

[@Nahbutfr]

A sport where anything can happen, stamina and age becomes an issue after a whole season of playing! Injuries come into play as well as the match up aspect of it.. size matters.. defense matters which GS has basically none of… and the first reason you point too is “it’s business” ok causal… hope the double green twins can bail you out bro tonight! Glhf

[@stirlingmarch4841]

The lakers are overdue for a good shooting night.

[@weltonhall4349]

Togetherness my Brother Togetherness

[@Phokyocouch]

My maNs said golden state blow out’S naaaaaaa my man’s s means more than once. They only got one win 😂hahahahah but great video like always

[@DFusions_]

This is the same team that was 2-10 first win was against the 1st seed Denver Nuggets The Lakers had a 0.2% chance of making the playoffs, let alone make it out the 1st Same shit was said in 2019-20 that the lakers would lose to an 8th seed Portland Trailblazers or swept by the Rockets who didnt play a center the whole series

[@christinereyes6843]

Same team name but isn't it that they rebuilt their roster?

[@karloalmonidovar9497]

Witty observations.

[@haosmovingcastle]

EPITOME?!?!

[@rodericdelossantos7889]

Lebron jemes divis sakalam panoorin watamove

[@llV_Vll]

Sheeesh if lakers were to get swept by nuggets, people will start talking about how the nuggets had a easy tema to go against xD

[@jakeshadrake8144]

Did....Did he say Epi-toam??

[@rodericdelossantos7889]

Lebron jemes divis sakalam panoorin watamove LeBron James

[@solitarymessengeable]

Lakers have nothing to do with it. Klay quit and Poole is sucking. That's it.

[@supersai4198]

A reminder for everyone licking up LA's run. Ronaldo joined Man U and tire up the league for about 3 months before it all went to shit.

[@gregmiller4174]

Just learned someone writes the scripts for this guy. He pronounced epitome completely wrong. Nobody that uses that word intentionally would say it like that. Kinda threw me off

[@factstube8574]

Finals calibre

[@bluephoenix8630]

ok

[@regulatedfreestylevideos]

lakers giving their haters very little room to operate lol. tasty

[@rooseveltrobinson1164]

You take five Steph Curry's and give me AD and four of the best defenders any day..!!! And we will win every time.

[@WestSideBarson]

All these injuries bron and ad need surgery, dennis achilles needs work, reaves is injured too. If they were 100% this team eould be unfair lmao.

[@WestSideBarson]

@@DFusions_ the hell are you talking about Bron said he needs surgery on his right tendon but would hold off till after the season. Ad has been banged up himself simple Google search would tell you this. Just responding to respond lol

[@rodericdelossantos7889]

Lakers super depins

[@musiclife3265]

Game 7 on Sunday in The Bay!!

[@derrickrush6550]

MVP Is The 💵$Refs

[@rodericdelossantos7889]

Super tapal Lebron jemes

[@derekarmstrong3590]

Epito-ME

[@Thomas998822]

If LAL meets PHI in the Finals. Its gonna be BIG problem for the Lake Show. Embiid is literally a more physical, better shooting AD, and AD hates to bang down low. The Lakers thrive in the paint and are a poor shooting team, Embiid controls the paint. I can see the Lakers having a slim chance to beat PHI unless they got hot from 3.

[@TheRhetoric]

Philly ? Naw , not happening.

[@blackrahk2037]

Lebron is on the lakers...... Also Embiid is too slow to guard AD.

[@kripticlunar8198]

it’s either gonna be like that or the COMPLETE opposite, i mean AD has been the greatest defensive player in the playoffs by far i think he can slow down embiid fs, hell the lakers are slowing down STEPH CURRY so i don’t think harden would be a problem. if those 2 are locked it’s a wrap.

[@ronsimmaculatedetailing6335]

Embid is also injured. Has a bad knee. If he tries to keep up with AD he will be put out of commission tbh. That's if he survives the ecf

[@reneelopez604]

Everything out the window when you playing for the championship

[@kevinlakeman5043]

Gotta do something with Vanderbilt, Beasley, maybe Russell too in the off-season. Plenty of guys in the league can defend well, but Vanderbilt can't shoot for sh##. Last game, another 0 in the FG category for him. Russell is just hot & cold; nothing in between. And Beasley has yet to really show why they should keep him.

[@eccentricaste3232]

Watch the games and stop looking at analytics. Vanderbilt is a joganaut.

[@Sole-Survivor]

liked

[@jarelfinnister]

This didn’t age well

[@casteltheghettomonk4392]

LBJ will end GSW dynasty and KD

[@kingofnewyork8818]

These teams are lucky Lebron is playing injured cuz you can see he isn’t being himself.

[@817akamrtalktoomuch]

So nobody caught whoever made this video not being able to actually READ what was written for him? This fool said EPI-TOME....and not epitome.....AND NONE OF YOU CAUGHT IT! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 It's obviously a video of highlight clips spliced together with gathered opinions from other sports outlets...nothing original! No wonder nobody works a real job anymore...😂😂😂😂

[@cameronlofts3498]

They have triple the free throws is why they are winning

[@bunta6734]

yeah people don't realize how good the lakers are at attacking the basket. if the 3's don't fall they attack the inside like what old school ball looks like. teams now a days just settle for 3's.

[@Brando90198]

This series would most likely be tied if curry didn’t miss those two.

[@homesiejonesie7672]

pls don't ever ever pronounce epitome like that again

[@x__thesickest6388]

No mention of free throws? 🤡

[@eccentricaste3232]

Lakers should've gotten more free throws considering how warriors hack and use illegal screen.

[@x__thesickest6388]

@@eccentricaste3232 highest IQ warriors hater

[@x__thesickest6388]

@@eccentricaste3232 🤡🤡🤡🤡 is 40 enough?

[@x__thesickest6388]

@@DFusions_ yeah, let's not cry about 160 to 80 free throws for the series. It's completely normal. Just look at the rest of the playoff series, they all have 80 free throw differentials. Right? Is that what you're implying?

[@ThaBootyBandit]

The dog is correct, GS in 7

[@lonelygzz]

🧢

[@bountyhunter-xy5fv]

No sir

[@real-h1739]

GSW fans are delusional 😂😂😅

[@harrisongordon-]

You tripping

[@macdude1996]

The dog was wrong already in a couple series.

[@theentheosdetinagas]

Good analysis. Also, Epitome = əˈpidəmē

[@bluephoenix8630]

ok