Thriller! Lakers Beat Spurs As Anthony Davis Drops 40

[@MysteriousDawgSports]

Max Christie showed up in his minutes. Lets see if that can give him some confidence to keep him going for the rest of the year

[@swizzy7412]

I think it will. Max just seems to get in his own head. But luckily we have a coach that empowers when you play well

[@jamesmcluvlee]

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[@fattony9227]

Max Christie and Knecht need more playing time to improve. They are going to have some off games, so be patient.

[@haywood0457]

I can’t believe it. GV hit a shot. That shid is unbelievable like an alien sighting.

[@lacydoe]

Even he didn’t believe it lol

[@pariketthakkar2687]

😂😂😂 frrr I was in disbelief when he hit a 3

[@spreadlove7761]

@@pariketthakkar2687I tell you what. They better not let Max and Gabe start hitting threees and swishing them. We might just be developing a championship team this year. We still aren’t even healthy yet with a few critical pieces out. Can’t wait to see us fullly healthy. I’m excited to see how dominant we are

[@mranderson8725]

😂😂😂

[@markcooley7261]

😂😂

[@pariketthakkar2687]

Dlo was great today, lets give him props, getitng some key deflections and steals and overall defensive effort was exactly what we need. Solid shooting and clutch buckets today. This needs to be a blueprint for him.

[@spreadlove7761]

I think this lakers team is just finding their true roles .. last year we didn’t have an identity.

[@danielday3374]

If he continues this defensive effort, while getting 2 or 3 threes a game, a few layups and 5-10 assists, it’ll be game changing for this team. This is a good role for him leading the bench.

[@basketballgod2791]

One thing I’m starting to notice is a lot of these guys in the NBA are playing for stats and not playing the game correctly. D’Angelo Russell could’ve been playing this way the whole time but obviously he was worried more about chasing a contract than playing the game correctly and this is the reason why I love LeBron James. He plays the game correctly. If a lot of these guys will play the game correctly. The NBA wouldn’t need so many trades.

[@bfns2353]

He said he wants to be the derrick white of this team so he should play this type of defense every night not just once every blue moon

[@Daangelvid360]

He was awesome, 6th man of the year easily

[@LaMasia108]

AD & Bron did they thing but shoutout to the role players man Dlo, max, AR, gabe, khnecht they all showed up and played well if we can continue this typa performance and a lil better on defense we’ll win games

[@ShockwaveDawn]

Career-night for Gabe! Numbers in multiple categories!

[@whodaboss99]

Dlo is doing exactly what was expected when he was shifted to the second line up. The Lakers won again so it was a good day. Only 10 turnovers, wonderful. I'm enjoying every win. It's hard to win in the NBA. Oh yeah. The NBA Cup matters! You want to win games. It doesn't matter if for the cup or not. I love the floor. You'd be whining if they were losing. Just appreciate the wins and if it leads to NBA Cup success then I'm good with that too. Go Lakers.

[@MBeano]

Max finally getting good minutes.

[@Blazin50s]

AND showed up! Happy for him

[@ScottieSavedMjsCareer23]

Rui and Lebron are roughly the same size and rui couldn’t dream of bringing down 16 boards 😂

[@jonturnbull9820]

I love how JJ and Lebron both mentioned the 7 turnovers and Both said that will be cleaned up it shows they are on the same page.

[@KingwavyyTv]

the role players and the stars kicked up for us great team win lets go laker nation!!!!

[@paulmichaelcamitan5364]

JJ's Plays are really Great! Bron 4th straight triple double in year 22. Max C should gain a little more confidence he is really capable if he wants to. AD is putting up MVP numbers.

[@TonyG-b2s]

They are the same as Ham's, but making sure AD is the focal point. The players are still stagnant around the perimeter. A lack of player motion. Players are not diving to the basket. All this is exposed when playing good teams. JJ-can'tCoach is a FRAUD.

[@upfulsoul826]

@@TonyG-b2s Facts, there's nothing special about JJ's plays. AD is the focal point because he's the best player on the team.

[@vesnam116]

​@@TonyG-b2s Haters crying. 🤣🤣🤣 That's all they can do. 😁

[@longlivedagoat3109]

Lakers 2025 NBA Champions🏆

[@spreadlove7761]

4 Game Winning streak since DLO came off the bench. Wood and Vando being back makes Lakers true contenders. Lakers just need to be healthy

[@LN-Lifer]

Against what? 3 bad teams Blah

[@spreadlove7761]

@ it’s a start brother. We are winning and looking good at least. Enjoy the ride.

[@everythinglakers1713]

@@LN-Lifer they are all NBA teams, this narrative is soo stupid like every good team has stretches' like this lmao

[@andrewlopez7135]

@@LN-LiferFOH with that bull💩 win is a win had they lost you be complaining how it LeBron fault

[@ca11medeemoney]

Man I was so wrong about JJ, team is playing to their potential which we haven't seen for a long time.....let's go Lakers

[@yongchuen]

If the bench can contribute like this every game, lakers will be winning more games. Our bench have been very tin starting out the season.

[@Wisestomatoe]

Shoutout to the role players

[@pariketthakkar2687]

This is exactly what Max Christie needs to be doing. Glad for him, hope this is the start for things to come.

[@WolfNationChannel]

Most wanted to get rid of 21 year old Max after a bad stretch 😑 like cmon let's not be that fickle he'll go through ups and downs but I belive in him 🙌🏾

[@KingDavis93]

Keep cooking Anthony Davis 🙏🏾🔄🤙🏾🟣🟡💪🏾💥

[@b.a.2644]

Four straight triple doubles for Lebron is ridiculous. He is the goat and it’s not even close anymore 🐐💜💛

[@vernpascal1531]

No! Dude is washed just get rid of him. LOL!

[@vernpascal1531]

I think it's better for him and the team if he shoots less. Average around 19 or 20, rather than 25. 22 years in on a grueling season. of course there's could be a decline come playoff time,but if he doesn't shoot as much and concentrates on passing like 10 assists a game it will be less noticeable.

[@rogers6168]

Game ball to Max Christie. He had a solid game. Hope he continues. Dang, I was watching the game on tv, and the crowd noise was something else. Boy, for being such a tall guy, tall skinny guy for SA sure loves staying on the outside & taking 3's doesn't he?

[@spreadlove7761]

Agreed. Christie has game man. Excited to see how he progresses this season. Jj has given him a chance

[@jamesalexis8076]

Vando places everyone in their proper roles. His availability makes this a championship contender...just like last season...and Cam gave you nothing but capable defense. Any points from him or Gabe should be considered manna from heaven. Knecht and Christie are absolute Xfactors going forward.

[@danielday3374]

This is exactly what I’ve been saying. Vando is the key to this team. He allows AR/D’Lo and Bron/AD to shine in their roles with his athleticism, defensive ability, rebounding and dirty work. I wish he’s back ASAP.

[@diehardlakersfansonly]

ANTHONY MARSHON DAVIS IS HIM!!!

[@Tim_Dunkin]

I don't understand y'all's mindset for the NBA Cup They made the Cup so these games matter more, which ppl wanted, now ppl are saying they want LAL to do what made the NBA put the Cup in place in the first place. These are regular season games so if other teams pick it up LAL need to pick it up as well.

[@Voltair101]

I root for Max so its great to she him with confidence. AD is the nest player in the league this year so far.

[@yandhijpeg]

The lakers don’t need a trade, they need health and continuity. Trust in JJ.

[@Tim_Dunkin]

Exactly!! Ppl scream trade after every gahdamn game. That's part of the issue, they made trades in the past when they didn't need to. They do need a backup big (maybe) but they don't need to trade to get one for a solid 10-15min a game

[@bfns2353]

Naw Lakers do need to trade for another big man imo. If the Lakers can trade for Vuc in chitown, Jonas or Robert Williams that will help Lakers tremendously but I am excited to see how much better this team can be defensively when vando returns. This team can win the chip imo just need health and another big.

[@nicolopez7591]

Agreed, if they make a trade, it should be for a role player that fits their needs. The only player I would trade now is JHS. If we get a big in return, that would make it hard to find minutes for Wood and Hayes, who both have expiring contracts, but maybe JJ Redick will find a way to get the best out of Wood, and Hayes can still be used for specific match ups

[@hussain1921]

they need a big man and wing, plus call up quincy

[@wills.9422]

@@Tim_Dunkincome playoff time teams will pick on our liabilities … we have too many of them and they are our best playmakers..

[@CannedHam2479]

Good W AD 4 MVP!!!

[@secondhandcindarella5205]

I feel like last year that's a game we could/would have lost - once the spurs retook the lead with about 5 to play in the 4th, last season I don't think we would have comeback from that position

[@upfulsoul826]

The roster is different and more players are healthy this season. You're deluded if you think JJ out-coached the Spurs coach.

[@Wisestomatoe]

We looked much better tonight

[@ShockwaveDawn]

To be fair, the reason LeBron is getting triple-doubles is because his teammates are hitting their shots. LeBron would have had many more triple-doubles in his Lakers career if guys had been hitting shots consistently.

[@MBeano]

AR is most consistent Laker outside the big 2 superstars. ONLY ONE game below double digit points. He upped his pnt avg from 15.9 to 18.6 so far this season. -As a side note, from what we have seen so far, Reaves gets getter as the season progresses. Its possible we could see him avg 20

[@LB9yt]

I've been a huge Austin Reeves fan I see him potentially being the main guy after LeBron retires

[@MBeano]

@@LB9yt I hear you. LeBron provides HUGE gravity, which creates opening for AR. I definitely DONT see Reaves as SUPERSTSTAR, but I love him as a star role player on any team. -Cleaning Glass also has the team at +8 AR on court while LeBron OFF the court. -This is also unexpectedly +40 w both LeBron and AD OFF the court. so there is some evidence he can rise to thee occasion. Granted, that is THIS season. But I can't really trust last seasons under Ham's idiot lineups. And it is clear, when you look at the lineups that made sense, the Diff was positive for the lineups w AR on and LeBron OFF court, last season

[@danielday3374]

What’s the stats on D’Lo on/off? It seems to me that when he’s in, the Lakers always out score their opponents and go on runs. Pretty sure he leads the team in +/- on the season by a mile.

[@MBeano]

@@danielday3374 total diff with DLo off the court is -12.6 this season. However, that is different than DLo playing second unit... -Lineups with Bron, AD and AR w/o DLo are -8.7 -Lineups w Bron, AD, AR, Rui and either DK or Cam are +4.6. That is promising as this is brand new with very little possessions so far. I think that can go up a lot -DLo is best w Ball in hand. His strengths are in playmaking. There was WAY too much redundancy of the 3 best player makers - Bron DLo and AR all together. Meanwhile the bench unit had ZERO playmaking, as Vincent is NOT a good playmaker. So Dlo's skills fit the need there.

[@LB9yt]

@@MBeano if he keeps on improving he could be very low key star or superstar

[@mantasstyle]

We finally have a smart coach

[@PhilippayFiasco]

Agreed 100% about the NBA Cup situation. Last season, it was clear they went through a "championship" hangover that a lot of teams experience. I just want to see the team continue to gel, develop in the new system, get healthy and continue winning. I choose process over results at this point in the season.

[@MBeano]

NBA Superstar Games Played in Last few yrs Total regular season +playoff games played by Superstars (or close to it) over the last 5 years, who are 30 and over (since he joined Lakers). Prior to this season Anthony Davis: 270, +47 playoff, Total = 317 Joel Embiid 275, +40 playoff, Total = 315 Damian Lillard 293, +14 playoff games, Total = 307 Paul George: 263, +38 playoff games, Total = 301 Steph Curry 262, +35 playoff games, Total = 297 Kristaps Porziņģis: 273, +17 playoff games, Total 290 Total, under 30 yr old Kawhi Leonard: 229 +28 playoff games, Total = 257 Kevin Durant: 212, +31 playoff games, Total = 243 There are very few who played more than AD... Harden, CP3 and DeRosen are some. No superstars at center or playing that level of physicality have played more games and minutes than AD in the last 5 years since joining Lakers, within that age group... But AD is the "soft" one.

[@urmommahouse494]

Thank you for putting this out there

[@seanalexander5978]

We all know Max has it in him it just comes down to confidence and at times hesitance/overthinking. He needs to get out of his own way, rely on his skills and instincts then he’ll thrive

[@jamesalexis8076]

...one more observation. Going back to last season, the team that won the IST had Rui, Jax, Vando, and Wood coming off the bench and was trending toward the upper echelon of the NBA. If Ham doesn't lose the locker room around the AllStar Break, who knows how far they could've gone. The IST champs definitely would've taken the Celtics to at least 6 games if not 7 and possibly winning it all. All except Denver were terrified of these dudes before the playoffs but poetically the ducking no fades eventually got them an apparently better coach. Cleveland did the same thing an kept the team intact and simply chose a better coac but still, this team needs everyone healthy to even things with Boston...Lakers in 6!!!!

[@LN-Lifer]

The reason AD is not getting enough credit for all the games he has played in the last yr+ is because up until this season he pretty much vanished in half of each game

[@CarranzaNash-rl3xd]

#AR15 is playing a lot more aggressive and confident too

[@LN-Lifer]

Shout out to Eye-D

[@kamecaworthy]

Good job AD keep doing what you doing

[@ShockwaveDawn]

Cam took the Gabe-role this game

[@DanielWhite-sd4oy]

I think you guys are blaming the IST win last year for the season struggles and that makes no sense. There were other things involved like bad rotations and injuries. LeBron will have to play 36 to 38 mins regardless because of the current roster and injuries. We played Indiana in the finals last year and the made a good playoff run so stop blaming the IST.

[@daninspiration4064]

Austin Reaves is the 4th best SG in the West percentage wise only behind: Shai, Edwards, J Williams, normal Powell. Food for thought...His stats is up there with the best of the western guards shooting 48% and 37.5 from threepoint...dude is a beast.

[@warmunky3797]

GABE VINCENT STAR OF THE NIGHT, Star in your Role, MVP, PEOPLE'S FAVOURITE! lol

[@Daangelvid360]

It's not been talked about much, but DLo is probably leading in the 6th man category rn, great passing, good scoring, honestly solid D.... At this rate we may decide to keep him as the 6th man lol

[@Wisestomatoe]

Dlo would literally be a 6th man on a championship team , you’re not winning a chip with dlo as your starting pg

[@olegman]

DLO can either be the starting point guard no one wants and a negative contract or a 6th player of the year that everyone wants lol up to him really.

[@LN-Lifer]

The cup had nothing to do with the team falling off last year And playing in the summer had even less to do with Austin starting slow

[@H2Splashy]

Anyone staying up to see Mike Tyson put Jake Paul to sleep

[@jayrev3413]

Maybe Bam hitting 3's during the Olympics added to Ad's receipts that he's been keeping.

[@prodby500k]

Ad could always shoot the 3 stop it. This year is a big improvement to previous years though

[@gregpollard7158]

Good Win LAke 🟣🌴🟡 Show!!! 📌 AD is Ballin’ and Averaging 31/10/2 looks easy for Him which, is a sign He hasn’t reached His Ceiling; He can Average 34/12/2 when We get another Big Man to help Him on Defense. 📌 MaxC played Very Well and His play/confidence showed The importance of a Good Player Development Group - JJ & His Staff saw gaps in His Play/Confidence during the 1st-4/5 Games. 📌 Knecht has the ability to give US 15+ Points on 50/40 Shooting Every Night.

[@1000eyes55]

I'm glad Max got in and played well he needs to continue being aggressive part of the problem is he always defers to Bron or someone else he's a shooting guard shoot the ball get to the rack cause problems for the opponent get to the line play defense from line to line will help him stay in the rotation 👍

[@markmaruz3003]

Coach should vote for mvp and defensive player of the year not the stuoid media

[@CannedHam2479]

Same with All nba teams

[@MBeano]

Was the slump really due to the IST? Or was it more due to Ham's idiocy w the line-ups

[@uaushaiaosao9308]

Ham

[@wills.9422]

Lbj played lazy after the 1st and the team followed his lead..

[@vesnam116]

​@@wills.9422LeHater crying. 🤣🤣🤣

[@wills.9422]

@@vesnam116 lehop off the nuggets lol

[@vesnam116]

@wills.9422 LeHaters still crying ??? 🤣🤣🤣 But now for personal reasons as well? 🤡🤣🤣

[@osvaldomonge]

Hi Trev ... When we get the Master Lock himself back in the show?

[@dozzynorm7702]

its a NBA cup and lebron and AD are competitive, they would want another Trophy.

[@ckeller7441]

Russell to the bench is a positive thing and DLo knows it. You know, I know, God knows

[@PossMcLeod]

Gabe Vincent responds to allegations of stat padding! 😆😆 Just jokes! Great to see him making a contribution, no hogging the stair-master tonite! :P

[@TheLateNightGamer28]

I like Donnie. Good show bro!👍🏾

[@Daslickflip]

Lebrons been having some uncharacteristic high turnover games. I’m not worried about him but the fact we can still win despite his 7 turnovers and a relatively low points production bodes well.

[@msharp138]

Same...However Bron took notice on his turnovers which is always a great sign...

[@upfulsoul826]

He seems gassed with some of the unforced turnovers he is making.

[@bfns2353]

Lakers need to trade for Jonas, Schroeder, and Dorian Finney Smith Jr. Those are the 3 guys that can tremendously help this team. Schroeder already has chemistry with Bron,AD,Reaves and DFS Jr is a better fit for this team over Rui imo. Jonas is a good scorer in the paint and he can stretch the floor. He's got the big body/frame to body up Joker and Embiid more than AD can. If the Lakers can get Jonas, Schroeder, and Dorian Finney Smith Jr while only losing Dlo,Rui,Wood, Vincent,JHS, and picks that would be amazing. Our bench would go from weakest in the league to elite. Rotations would be crazy hard to figure out though with all that talent especially when vando returns but that's a good problem.

[@GoatLee96]

We need Vando & Wood back. Then get a true big body center. Trade DLo for a legit 3 & D player. Just be patient. It’s going to be a special year if things go our way

[@lamarodom]

Can reddish has no business starting over DLo.

[@blackdragon6]

Cam actually been surprisingly great.

[@treyp7]

😂😂😂 Cap

[@Leafar-LAL]

I figured it out! part of the pact Lebron made with father time to get a couple more years is 1 team mate will play but get 0 stats and production. today it was Cam

[@LN-Lifer]

Castle was the ML And LBJ turnovers are nothing new

[@joshberry7318]

Good win but I gotta say I don't like how Trevor talks about trades. Its always "oh the lakers will make trades at the deadline or this summer" then the deadline blows by and we blow through the summer and its like well "there wasn't the right opportunity, and its so hard to make a trade, and lakers tax..." on and on and on making excuses for the worst front office in the league. When the Knicks and Timberwolves made a massive trade and the Lakers refuse to even improve at the margins, when you have Mvp Ad and top ten player Lebron. Its embarrassing how bad the Lakers are mismanaged, and sad Trevor keeps making excuses for them and believing oh this deadline will be different, when the Lakers haven't done anything for a year and a half. And once again we'll hear from Trevor "the right move just wasn't there, lets be patient."

[@Wisestomatoe]

We have a better record then the knicks and timebewolves 🤷

[@joshberry7318]

@Wisestomatoe youre completely missing the point, the point is Trevor defends a spineless lazy front office claiming the cba and lakers tax and its sooooo hard to make a trade, and we saw a massive trade between the knicks and wolves right before the season started. And the lakers won't even make tiny trades to improve depth. It's embarrassing and malpractice.

[@Hotsauceonmy]

Probably Max’s best game as a Laker

[@malcolmtelfaries]

Yall gonna stop dumping on my boy Miami Gab

[@warmunky3797]

Regarding the NBA Cup comments. That's gotta be the biggest waste of 5-10 minutes listening to ya'all saying that last season 'going hard' for the tourney tired them out lol. Really? Which GAMES are we talking about here? Oh yeah, It was ONE extra game lol, the Championship one. And they didn't have to go too hard on that one. All the other games counted in the regular season. And considering at the END of the season we were talking about how if we'd won MORE games then the playin/playoffs wouldn't have been so tough. So them "Going Hard" in the in-season tourney was actually a good thing ya? In fact we wished they'd 'gone harder' in MORE games so they didn't get the crappy post season matchups.

[@mrwhiteinca]

I'm telling you, this is not good. We are burning the candle at both ends Lebron and A. D cannot be play 36 to 40 minute night. mark my words. The injuries are just around the corner.

[@Mgsa14]

Who we gonna play. Woods he is hurt Hayes he is hurt rui he is hurt vando he is hurt so then who we playing if not lebron and ad? Bronny and max lewis?

[@805hiking]

Cam AD just where goggles now instead of trying to look cool and handsome when he plays

[@treyp7]

One decent game don’t mean anything when it is just against the spurs 🤦🏿‍♂️ Dlo,Gabe, and Max still need to be traded ASAP

[@CarranzaNash-rl3xd]

#Gabe gone come around y'all tripping

[@dmitryowens]

AD>>>overrated ballhog Wemby

[@smurrayenterprises]

Bruh we’re 8-4 abs fifth in the west . Enjoy it ! Stop complaining !

[@LN-Lifer]

I do not give a damn about the cup but I feel like the Spurs did so that made the W feel even better for me

[@Truecolors326]

Enshrined for the 4th Triple double 27 3 25 26 37 31 3 = God Top bottom #1 3/27 the 27 says Two Seven 77 #1 3/77 My Birthday ❤✝️ 37 25 =2+5=7 & 26 3/26/77 My.Birthday ❤✝️ 3 God #1 3/77 My.Birthday ❤✝️ 3/26/77 ❤✝️ Final score 120 & 1+1+5=7 = 127 the 2 7 says #1 77 My.Birthday ❤✝️ Enshrined ✅️

[@upfulsoul826]

Lebron was making some strange turnovers with some wayward passes. The Spurs didn't even seem to care about winning this game by benching Wemby at the end of quarters.

[@sonyarowe1906]

I think he was tired

[@fattony9227]

Nothing unusual. LeBron is the NBA career leader in total turn overs, Westbrook leads TO average per game.

[@sonyarowe1906]

@@upfulsoul826 Just the usual Hater!

[@lucasanfilippo5370]

LeBron knows he needs to step back a bit in order not to make people mad at him, and not hurt the team.. so is focused on triple double instead of points, that's his only aim for the season and luckily many people noticed it..

[@vesnam116]

LeHaters so desperate. 🤡🤣🤣🤣

[@briancooke007]

If I'm quiet, that means I have nothing to complain about. Maybe FINALLY after all these yrs LBJ's Toughness has worn off on davis. Whatever the reason, keep balln Mr. Davis. Great win. Go Lakers

[@vesnam116]

LeHaters just have to be crying. 🤡

[@briancooke007]

@@vesnam116 U Completely misunderstood what I was sayn. Go back to sleep

[@Truecolors326]

I'm broke do to battle with wart.virus. I'm hoping something pops up. I support 2 kids rent food etc.