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Luke Walton Planning For Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball To Sit Out Remainder Of Season
| Quote: | | Walton’s approach of getting his team prepared to roll with what they have is probably the correct mindset to have since they can’t count on getting Ingram or Ball back. But it also doesn’t mean both players will miss the rest of the season, either. |
http://www.lakersnation.com/lakers-news-luke-walton-update-brandon-ingram-concusion-lonzo-ball-timeline/2018/04/04/ |
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*Elgin Baylor statue to be unveiled at Staples Center
| Quote: | The first great Los Angeles Lakers star will become the latest to receive the ultimate symbol of L.A. sporting achievement on Friday, when a statue honoring Elgin Baylor is unveiled outside Staples Center.
Baylor, 84, will be honored in a public ceremony at Star Plaza prior to the Lakers’ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Baylor will speak, as will former teammates and colleagues.
The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m., with the statue expected to be unveiled at 6:20 p.m. |
https://www.ocregister.com/2018/04/05/elgin-baylor-statue-to-be-unveiled-at-staples-center-on-friday/
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*Timberwolves make crucial visit to Lakers
| Quote: | | The Timberwolves face a must-win situation Friday when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers. |
http://www.nba.com/games/20180406/MINLAL#/preview |
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blackmamba08
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| Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 5:28 am Post subject: |
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For Ball OK I get it. He is injured.
But for BI? If he is clear from this protocol why he is not playing? Really strange decision. I do not like it at all. Guys are still developing every game counts for the experience in the future. |
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BizLA
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| Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 5:50 am Post subject: |
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| blackmamba08 wrote: | For Ball OK I get it. He is injured.
But for BI? If he is clear from this protocol why he is not playing? Really strange decision. I do not like it at all. Guys are still developing every game counts for the experience in the future. |
I’m sure these last 4 games will have a major impact on his career.. |
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| Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 6:21 am Post subject: |
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| blackmamba08 wrote: | For Ball OK I get it. He is injured.
But for BI? If he is clear from this protocol why he is not playing? Really strange decision. I do not like it at all. Guys are still developing every game counts for the experience in the future. |
He isn't cleared yet. He has only cleared step 1.
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| Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 6:46 am Post subject: |
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| Just shut em down. |
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danzag
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| Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 6:47 am Post subject: |
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| LET'S WIN! |
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| Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 6:52 am Post subject: |
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Play Zubac-T.Bryant!!!
Goal 0.500
41-41!!! |
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danzag
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| Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 6:59 am Post subject: |
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| governator wrote: | Play Zubac-T.Bryant!!!
Goal 0.500
41-41!!! |
We can only get to 38 wins, dude  |
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| danzag wrote: | | governator wrote: | Play Zubac-T.Bryant!!!
Goal 0.500
41-41!!! |
We can only get to 38 wins, dude |
Lol true
38-43!!! |
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pio2u
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* Los Angeles Lakers injury report:
Lonzo Ball - Knee - Expected to be out until at least Apr 8
Brandon Ingram - Concussion - Expected to be out until at least Apr 8
Brook Lopez - Back - Game Time Decision
Luol Deng - Ankle - Expected to be out until at least Apr 15
Isaiah Thomas - Hip - Out for the season |
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| pio2u wrote: | * Los Angeles Lakers injury report:
Lonzo Ball - Knee - Expected to be out until at least Apr 8
Brandon Ingram - Concussion - Expected to be out until at least Apr 8
Brook Lopez - Back - Game Time Decision
Luol Deng - Ankle - Expected to be out until at least Apr 15
Isaiah Thomas - Hip - Out for the season |
Pretty funny that Deng is out until at least 4 days after the season ends. |
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JRocc88
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| LakerSD wrote: | | pio2u wrote: | * Los Angeles Lakers injury report:
Lonzo Ball - Knee - Expected to be out until at least Apr 8
Brandon Ingram - Concussion - Expected to be out until at least Apr 8
Brook Lopez - Back - Game Time Decision
Luol Deng - Ankle - Expected to be out until at least Apr 15
Isaiah Thomas - Hip - Out for the season |
Pretty funny that Deng is out until at least 4 days after the season ends. |
I think they forgot to put the complete date on that: Apr 15, 2020
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I'm find with the lakers being cautious I don't think an extra win or so is going to make a huge difference if there is even a slight injury concern, but if they are cleared they should play....the more actual game experience they get putting principles in place the better.
In any case the Lakers have shown me enough to be very optimistic about the future, and it's been a while for me on that front.
Great if they can beast it against MN |
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Is it petty that I'm rooting more for the Lakers to win (this game only before the people come at me with the whole "true fan" argument) this game more because it potentially knocks Minnesota out of the playoffs, even if only temporarily? lol
They were making all this noise about their playoff drought and how its a lock that they're gonna make the playoffs.. They were a little overhyped imo at the beginning of the season |
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| Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 10:17 am Post subject: |
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| This game is huge for the wolves. Boy do I wish we had Lonzo and BI, it's fun playing the spoiler. |
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Judah
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| Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 10:19 am Post subject: |
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Wouldn't mind if MIN wins this game. According to GT, they have to finish 2-1 or better to get OKC the heck out of there.
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| JRocc88 wrote: | | LakerSD wrote: | | pio2u wrote: | * Los Angeles Lakers injury report:
Lonzo Ball - Knee - Expected to be out until at least Apr 8
Brandon Ingram - Concussion - Expected to be out until at least Apr 8
Brook Lopez - Back - Game Time Decision
Luol Deng - Ankle - Expected to be out until at least Apr 15
Isaiah Thomas - Hip - Out for the season |
Pretty funny that Deng is out until at least 4 days after the season ends. |
I think they forgot to put the complete date on that: Apr 15, 2020 |
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| Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 10:29 am Post subject: |
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I think letting Zo and Ingram sit is a long play to hook Kawhi... It's saying "Look, if you come to the Lakers, you can sit out large chunks of the season with even minor injuries"
Then, as soon as they sign the two elites... Luke puts the hammer down. |
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Houston and Utah are both fighting for their playoff lives right now. I expect this is gonna be a tough one.
SO GLAD Hart's back. In BI's absence he makes a huge difference. Kuz is a player we've leaned on heavily and he's responding well. I'm kinda glad Walton sat Randle so much in the win against San Antonio. We leaned on him way to heavily last month. Hopefully he's been able to recharge a little these last few days.
Minny's getting Butler back on restricted minutes? Let's just see how 'restricted' those minutes are if this game is close.
I for one would get a much bigger kick out of seeing OKC bounced from the playoffs than Minnesota, same applies for Utah versus OKC, but I'd rather see a Laker win regardless of the playoff implications. |
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| Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 11:07 am Post subject: |
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| Fire away Kuz... |
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| ch3cky0selff00 wrote: | Is it petty that I'm rooting more for the Lakers to win (this game only before the people come at me with the whole "true fan" argument) this game more because it potentially knocks Minnesota out of the playoffs, even if only temporarily? lol
They were making all this noise about their playoff drought and how its a lock that they're gonna make the playoffs.. They were a little overhyped imo at the beginning of the season |
I am rooting for the Lakers to win this game because I am a Laker fan and cheer for them to win every game.
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danzag
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| Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 12:50 pm Post subject: |
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| TooMuchMajicBuss wrote: | | Houston and Utah are both fighting for their playoff lives right now. |
Houston already locked that 1st place  |
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LakerSD
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| Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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| Butler is playing tonight it seems. Smart move to sit him against Denver at altitude if you are only playing him in one of the back-to-back games. |
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Kuz is going to get huge minutes again. I'd like to see him go for 40!
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