Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis!

[snackdaddy]

Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves both left games with injuries the last few days. Reaves is day to day so its not that bad. Hachimura will miss more time. Those two are crucial to the Lakers chances. Fortunately it doesn't look like the injuries are enough to cause them to miss significant time.

 

[snackdaddy]

That was some game last night. How many times do you see a whole arena cheering on the opposing team? And that tribute to Luka before the game. Those fans are still pissed at the GM. They're not allowed to bring in signs but they can sure let out a loud Fire Nico chant.

I always knew Luka was a superstar talent. But I never realized what he meant to the fans. While as a Laker fan I'm happy my team got another young superstar. But I do feel bad for the Mavericks fans. A year ago he was the toast of the town. Leading them to the NBA finals. Then he's unceremoniously dumped for a player they can't count on being there when they need him. To a team they used to hate. I'd be pissed if I was their shoes.

 

[snackdaddy]

I never thought the Lakers were championship material. Even with Luka. But I did think they were good enough to get to the conference finals. Maybe not. Game 1 exposed them. If they lose tonight I don't see them coming back from that.

 

[Akrasian]

Well, they did win game 2, and Luka played very good. They still have 3 more to win this series.