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LakerTom wrote a new post
THE LAKERS MAKE IT 7 STRAIGHT WINS after defeating the Pelicans🔥👀LeBron James: 34 PTS, 8 REB, 6 AST, 1 STL, 2 BLK Luka Doncic: 30 PTS, 8 REB, 15 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK pic.twitter.com/arSQb3UWEV— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) March 5, 2025
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Brončić combines for 64 PTS in W over Pelicans 👑🪄Bron: 34 PTS, 8 REB, 6 ASTLuka: 30 PTS, 8 REB, 15 ASTLakers are 17-3 in their last 20 games 💪 pic.twitter.com/jNakuTmW18— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 5, 2025
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Jaxson Hayes is THRIVING 💯SHOW SOME LOVE TO OUR CENTER 💛💜 pic.twitter.com/lnF51aiqs9— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) March 5, 2025
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Final 📊LeBron: 34 pts, 8 reb, 6 ast, 2 blkLuka: 30 pts, 15 ast, 8 reb, +37Jaxson: 19 pts, 10 rebVando: 12 pts, 8 reb, 2 blk, +27Shake: 12 pts, 2 ast, 2 stl, +30Dalton: 13 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast pic.twitter.com/IM132z5bKM— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 5, 2025
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LeBron James & Luka Doncic are the first duo in Lakers history to each record 30 PTS & 5 3PM. pic.twitter.com/b9vuRjGTFN— StatMamba (@StatMamba) March 5, 2025
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Season-best seven-game winning streak for the squad pic.twitter.com/YOKSDdrfX6— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 5, 2025
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The Lakers are 19-4 in their last 23 games. That’s just shy of 30% of the season. It’s not a small sample size. It’s real.— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) March 5, 2025
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The Lakers since January 15th:— 19-4 (best record in the NBA)— 6th in OFF RTG (117.7)— 1st in DEF RTG (107.9)— 3rd in NET RTG (9.8)— 2nd in EFG% (57.7)— 2nd in TS% (61.1) pic.twitter.com/37wJUH4shs— Witness King James (@WITNESSKJ) March 5, 2025
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NBA Trade Rumor: Lakers Target Jazz's Star Forward to Build Unstoppable Trio with Luka Doncic and LeBron James https://t.co/Wen4QTdMsN— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 5, 2025
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Lakers vs Pelicans starters pic.twitter.com/7HjU5jr9nO— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) March 5, 2025
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First five for the Purple & Gold @ToyotaSoCal | #SuitingUpTogether pic.twitter.com/tHAzHcEJxn— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 5, 2025
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LeBron James has been named Western Conference Player of the Month, averaging 29.3 ppg, 10.5 rpg, and 6.9 apg in leading the Lakers to a 10-2 record in Feb.He extends his PoM record to 41, and at age 40, surpassing Karl Malone (37) as the oldest to sustain such dominance. https://t.co/3LjchrxCWf— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) March 4, 2025
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The most Player of the Month awards in NBA history:41 — LeBron17 — Kobe16 — Jordan15 — Durant12 — Shaq pic.twitter.com/pauC6N16kY— Witness King James (@WITNESSKJ) March 4, 2025
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Austin Reaves was a nominee for Western Conference Player of the Month for February, which went to teammate LeBron James— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) March 4, 2025
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Congratulations to @KingJames on being selected Western Conference Player of the Month! pic.twitter.com/hVErIsAbIg— Klutch Sports Group (@KlutchSports) March 4, 2025
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LakerTom wrote a new post
Shams FRIED Windhorst here about trying to manufacture drama about Luka isn’t guaranteed to stay with LA. “I think Luka’s loving his time with the Lakers….you think about the Lakers brand where they treat stars like stars and they’re larger than life.” pic.twitter.com/M0xLC2mxGk https://t.co/SLu0HM5AwC— Under the Buss (@TheUndertheBuss) March 4, 2025
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Luka Doncic is expected to “carry over his loyalty” to the Lakers, per @ShamsCharania:“Talking to people around Luka Doncic, he had no intention of ever leaving Dallas. I think that's going to carry over to the Lakers. I think he's loving his time in L.A."(via @RealGM) pic.twitter.com/VNUWXhBR3I— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) March 4, 2025
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Shams mentioned on The Pat McAfee show today that after talking to people around Luka, he was in the mindset of “one team, one city, forever” with the Dallas Mavericks but now “that’s going to carry over to the Lakers.”— The Lakers Review (@TheLakersReview) March 4, 2025
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LakerTom wrote a new post
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Lakers Transforming LeBron James Into Ultimate Master-Of-All-Trades Let’s take a closer look into the post-trade Los Angeles Lakers and how LeBron passed the torch to Luka, the multiverse of roles open for James, and how he has a unique opportunity to become a… pic.twitter.com/9lo6bW0ltD— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 5, 2025
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Lakers Transforming LeBron James Into Ultimate Master-Of-All-Trades Since trading for Luka, LeBron’s been all of the above, playing off the ball as a cutter and shooter, showing he can play without and with Luka, and taking on Davis’ role as the leader and director of the… pic.twitter.com/XXbUYsW47w— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 5, 2025
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Lakers Transforming LeBron James Into Ultimate Master-Of-All-Trades Since trading for Luka, LeBron’s been all of the above, playing off the ball as a cutter and shooter, showing he can play without and with Luka, and taking on Davis’ role as the leader and director of the… pic.twitter.com/XXbUYsW47w— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 5, 2025
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LeBron Finally Passes The Torch But Not to Anthony DavisIt took 40-year old LeBron James 6 years to finally pass the torch as the face of the Lakers to another superstar but not Anthony Davis. While James tried, he was unable to pass that torch until the Lakers traded for… pic.twitter.com/I6HfwT5lTM— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 5, 2025
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Passing The Torch Opens LeBron To Multiverse of RolesWith Luka taking over the Lakers’ offense, LeBron James is now free to become the ultimate Master-Of-All-Trades, the superstar wild card JJ Redick will be able to play whenever needed in the 2025 NBA playoffs.… pic.twitter.com/n6fE8518k2— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 5, 2025
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Free & Unleashed LeBron James Is Lakers’ Playoff Wild CardWhether the Lakers need a superstar point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward, or center, whether they need more offense or defense, Luka has freed LeBron to be their playoff Swiss Army knife.… pic.twitter.com/53SACvtnvX— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 5, 2025
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lol, start trademarking “Master of All Trades” now. Marvel has Multiverse locked down. I think you used the phrase to open and close every stanza lol.
A seriously though, you bring up some good points. LeBron is now Weapon X, a real Wolverine, if you will. The Juggernaut that is the Lakers is a nigh unstoppable Colossus. Gone are the Bat Man and Robin comparisons. There is no plucky side kick here, just Wolverine and Sabertooth. Ok, that’s enough comic book references lol
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NBA Insider Breaks Down How The Lakers Can Beat The Thunder https://t.co/dbRVL39mfz— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 4, 2025
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From above article:
The Los Angeles Lakers have a clear path to defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in a potential playoff series by leveraging their defensive improvements and using Luka Doncic and LeBron James’ ability to neutralize OKC’s relentless ball pressure.
NBA insider Mike Trudell detailed how the Lakers’ strengths align with the weaknesses of the Thunder, who have been a dominant force in the regular season but may not be as overwhelming in a postseason setting.
“The way that I see the matchup, OKC is built to be an absolute, ridiculous regular-season machine because they are super deep. All 12 guys that they either play or can play are good defensive players for the most part.”
“Shai is an absolute number-one scoring engine who can get his own shot, and if you bring help, he can kick it to somebody else. So they’re built to be almost bulletproof in winning regular-season games. That’s why the point differential is so high too—because when they bring in their second or third unit, those guys go too.”
“That’s usually the difference in point differential. So what I look at more closely is how their starters compare to other starters, and it’s still really good, but it’s not quite as all-time great as we might assume based on OKC’s overall record.”
“Here’s the reason why I think the Lakers, though, have a very interesting matchup and are probably the team that OKC would least want to see: OKC gets after teams with ball pressure. They are fiendish after the basketball.”
“And there are two players in the NBA that are basically impervious to ball pressure—LeBron James and Luka Doncic. So you can do that all you want—you want to ball pressure Luka or LeBron, they’ll just back you off with their butt, push you down into the paint, or they will force you to bring a double team and then get the other team into rotation.”
“So that’s the place you start. LeBron and Luka are two guys who know how to play against that kind of aggressive, blitzing, show-and-recover type of scheme that OKC runs.”
“Then, on the other end, I think the encouraging part of what we’ve seen—maybe I’ll give you the Nuggets game as the best example—is what the Lakers did against Nikola Jokic. The kind of attention they paid to him—sending quick doubles, fronting, recovering. So you do that same thing to Shai, even though it’s a little harder.”
“But you can get the ball out of his hands, and then who is initiating the offense that’s really going to scare you over the course of a playoff series? Is J-Dub ready for that? Is Chet Holmgren ready for that? That’s where OKC, as amazing as they’ve been in the regular season, has to show that level of capability.”
“If a team really zeroes in on Shai, what happens? I also think they don’t have elite rim protection, and that’s where concerns arise. If you’re blitzing, recovering, and switching as much as the Lakers do, you like what JJ Redick is installing here.”
The Thunder’s success this season has been built on depth and defensive pressure. Their ability to sustain intensity throughout games, thanks to a deep rotation of quality defenders, has made them a nearly unstoppable regular-season team. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been the focal point of their offense, thriving as a primary scorer and facilitator.
Meanwhile, Chet Holmgren’s presence, along with the addition of Alex Caruso, has fortified their defense. This approach has led them to a league-best defensive rating of 106.0 and a historic net rating of 12.5, a mark only surpassed by the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls. OKC also holds the second-best record in the NBA at 50-11, sitting just half a game behind the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Yet, despite these numbers, the Lakers have emerged as a legitimate threat. Since January 15, they have posted the best record in the league at 18-4, boasting the top defensive rating and the third-highest net rating.
Their rise to the second seed in the Western Conference, with a 38-21 record, showcases their ability to dominate in the later stages of the season. The turnaround has been driven by a defensive identity under head coach JJ Redick, utilizing aggressive switching and targeted matchups to disrupt opposing offenses.
The Lakers also have a defensive blueprint to limit the Thunder’s three-point shooting. While OKC has respectable shooters, they lack a true “laser,” a term used by JJ Redick to describe elite three-point marksmen.
The Lakers have successfully executed a strategy of allowing lower-percentage shooters, or “ducks,” to take outside shots while closing out aggressively on genuine threats.
Players like Luguentz Dort and Cason Wallace, despite their improvement, are not consistent enough to punish this approach. By controlling the shot selection and dictating defensive matchups, the Lakers can neutralize one of OKC’s core offensive strengths.
If the Lakers can collapse the defense with drives from LeBron, Luka, and Austin Reaves, they can exploit openings and generate high-percentage looks. In a seven-game series, this interior pressure could wear down OKC’s defense, forcing them into uncomfortable adjustments.
The Lakers’ defensive resurgence and strategic matchup advantages make them a serious threat to the Thunder in the postseason. While OKC’s regular-season dominance is undeniable, the playoffs are about execution, adjustments, and star power—three areas where the Lakers hold an edge.
If they follow the game plan laid out by Trudell, Los Angeles has a strong chance of overcoming the Thunder and making a deep playoff run.
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Kyrie Irving just tore his ACL. I can’t believe it. I’m devastated. Please God make him healthy again and make sure he comes back stronger. 🙏— 🎗NBA•Fan🎗 (@Klutch_23) March 4, 2025
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Michael H wrote a new post
Aloha,
This game is a classic trap game. The Pelicans have won 5 of the last 7. Zion is in the best shape of his career and playing extremely well. This is a game we could really use Rui. The Pels start Zion, Olynick and that good Rookie center so I imagine DFS will draw Zion. We will probably swarm him but they have shooters and Zion dished 9 assists in the last game.
We have only lost 3 games in the last 20. All to teams with losing records. I hope the team remembers that there are no gimmies in the NBA and they keep that high energy level up.
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LakerTom wrote a new post
"Are we sure that Nikola Jokic is the best player in the league? … I would have to say right now today that LeBron James is the best player in the NBA… LeBron James is getting it done at the age of 40 on both ends of the floor."—Kendrick Perkinspic.twitter.com/SY8V2dtPOu— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 4, 2025
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Top 3 MVP Candidates in this order 1. SGA 2. Jokic 3. Bron https://t.co/6rWKboRW9K— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) March 4, 2025
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There’s something different in the air when Luka Dončić faces the Los Angeles Clippers. Dončić has now played 39 career games against the Clippers.In 20 regular season games against the Clippers, his averages are absurd:🔸 32.3 PTS🔸 7.9 REB🔸 7.4 AST🔸 1.6 STLHe… pic.twitter.com/8nJbRBZSwK— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 4, 2025
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LakerTom wrote a new post
New Buha's Block with @RajChipalu:– Why the Lakers are title contenders– Biggest takeaway during 18-4 stretch– Luka acclimating offensively– Biggest question(s) over the final 23 games– Jordan Goodwin, Trey Jemison, Bronny James & moreWatch: https://t.co/mWzL8rmj8v pic.twitter.com/LSUrKYI5LW— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) March 4, 2025
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