You know the saying, “Two steps forward, one step back”?
It’s a saying used in all areas when evaluating performance, and is especially popular in sports when talking about a team that had a series of positive results followed by a negative one.
lots of legends los angeles lakers Teams have suffered setbacks of this sort in the history of the franchise. Most of which are impossible to recall through the decades of trophies, accolades, and fallen streamers we’ve experienced.
But these 9-12 Lakers have reached a quarter of the way this season, so “two steps forward, one step back” can no longer happen. They should take advantage of all realistic opportunities that are in front of them. Especially after clinching wins previously thought impossible, like his 133-129 away win against the Bucks on Friday night.
After easily defeating the Trail Blazers before a win against the Bucks, they will be looking for a third straight win on Sunday. Washington Wizards The afternoon game is the second of the team’s current six-game road trip.
no excuses
Heading into the road trip, a game against the Wizards looked like a better chance to secure a win compared to Friday’s game against the Bucks. Given the fact that they were 8-12, many would have been wise to assume the Lakers weren’t guaranteed anything. Whether they are playing against other teams in associations recognized as
The world has changed.
Despite the Wizards having an excellent 11-12 record, the Lakers should have an advantage after holding back the Bucks and their winning percentage. Defense rate 2nd place A total of 133 points. Comparing the Bucks to the Wizards, the Lakers’ challenge to the offense is day and night, as Washington currently owns his rating as the 18th-best defensive player in the league.
Anthony Davis should be able to continue his dominance over the likes of Kristaps Porzingis and Daniel Gafford with a season-high 44 points against two Defensive Player of the Year contenders, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez. is.
LeBron James and Russell Westbrook (who face his former team on Sunday) could help Davis again on Sunday after being able to power the Lakers’ offense with 22 assists and 0 turnovers on Friday. It should be possible.
The Lakers had many excuses for canceling the game against The Lakers. Milwaukee Bucks. But they have shown they can take punches from the team, in the building, against the Greek freak. As long as LeBron can get through the pain and play.
Even if they played at the level of 75% of the effort they put in on Friday, the Lakers should be able to start 2-0 on this six-game road trip. That way they can avoid the dreaded “two steps forward, one step back”.
notes and updates
- Speaking of LeBron’s ankle, it turns out he’s not guaranteed to be in the game. He is listed as suspect (pain in his left ankle). Most likely Anthony Davis (lumbar tension).
- Dennis Schroeder has been listed as suspicious in injury reports after missing a Bucks game due to the recent birth of a child. , but Sunday’s performance is not yet guaranteed.
- Scottie Pippen Jr. and Cole Swayder out (South Bay Lakers).
- No injury report has been filed for the Washington Wizards at this time. Once this post is submitted, I will try to update it later.
The Lakers and Wizards tip at 3pm PT. The match will be televised on Spectrum SportsNet.
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