JJ Redick acknowledged his lack of experience when introduced as the Lakers' new coach but said he still understands the expectations in L.A. -- a championship.
The Lakers were encouraged by the shots they did get during their Game 2 loss to Denver but weren't happy with the outcome of those shots.
Anthony Davis' defense has been elite this season. The Lakers need every bit of it right now against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.
The 12 members of the Team USA men's basketball team were announced before the NBA playoffs because managing director Grant Hill and the rest of the leadership already had the group they wanted in place.
The Lakers beat New Orleans in Tuesday's play-in to earn the No. 7 seed in the West. Their prize? Another date with defending champion Denver.
After the Lakers advanced out of the play-in tournament, coach Darvin Ham was stunned when told of the recent chatter in the media that the Lakers would have been better off throwing Tuesday's game to avoid playing the Nuggets in the first round.
