Author: Soccerhuz
LeBron James was spectacular with 38 points and 10 rebounds, setting the mark for most points scored in an NBA playoff game by a 40-year-old. But he wasn’t good enough to cover up arguably the Lakers’ biggest problem. The lack of rim protection. On Friday night, in Minnesota’s 116-104 victory over Los Angeles in Game 3 of their NBA first-round playoff series, the Timberwolves outscored the Lakers in the paint 56-26. The trade of big man Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic has left the Lakers exposed in the paint. And Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels, a 6-9 forward, exploited the issue while…
The Los Angeles Lakers are in win-now mode, but their roster lacks the depth needed to fully support LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Austin Reaves. To fix this, the front office should consider adding a proven veteran—like former NBA champion Kyle Lowry—to strengthen their title chase. Kyle Lowry is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Despite being 38, his experience and skill set could fill key gaps for the Los Angeles Lakers. Kyle Lowry’s Recent Performance While his stats with the Philadelphia 76ers last season weren’t eye-popping, Lowry still showed flashes of value Though he played only…
Bologna have reached their first Coppa Italia final since 1974 and will face Milan, who are seeking to win the trophy for the first time in 22 years. The final will be held on neutral ground at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on May 14. It will be a single match, to be decided after 90 minutes, in extra time or even a penalty shootout if required, writes KosovaPress. The winners of the Coppa Italia also receive automatic qualification for the Europa League, if they are not already in a major UEFA tournament. Milan and Bologna will also play in…
Vincenzo Italiano has claimed that reaching the Coppa Italia final is a ‘dream’ for Bologna, and they are gearing up to face AC Milan. Bologna’s 2-1 win last night against Empoli in the second leg secured a 5-1 aggregate victory in the semi-final and in turn their first cup final in 51 years. They will face a Milan side who are struggling in the league but beat the Serie A table-toppers Inter 4-1 on aggregate. It promises to be a compelling final in Rome next month between two sides who have had a bit of a drought when it comes…
A journalist has claimed that Antonio Conte will leave Napoli and that the AC Milan job is the one that he has his eye on at the moment. Among the many issues that Milan must address and get right during the summer is what to do with the head coach role. Sergio Conceicao is still expected to leave his post despite the possibility of winning a second trophy in less than six months, with many replacements linked. Perhaps surprisingly – given he currently coaches a side 20 points higher in the table who are battling for the title – Conte’s…
AC Milan and Juventus could fight it out for several transfer targets this summer, and one of them is Club Brugge’s Maxim De Cuyper. As Calciomercato.com report, De Cuyper’s current focus will be exclusively on helping Brugge try to win the title. Thanks to a goal by Alessio Castro-Montes, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise won 1-0 against them and overtook them for first place in the Belgian league. Since the 2009-10 season, the season has been played in two phases. In the first, all 16 teams face each other twice across 30 rounds; in the second the top six teams play for…
The Los Angeles Lakers were able to get a win in Game 2 against the Timberwolves in Los Angeles to avoid losing both of the first games at home. It was a win that they had to have. Los Angeles changed up part of their game plan in order to get the victory. While the offensive part of their game still wasn’t up to snuff, their defense was much better. The Lakers held the Wolves to just 85 points in Game 2. Even though the Lakers scored just 95 points, they were still able to get the victory. Luka Doncic…
Outside of the American Airlines Center on Feb. 2, outraged fans gathered to mourn Luka Doncic’s departure from the Dallas Mavericks from the night before. Amongst the crowd, one fan yelled about how Doncic “was supposed to have a statue” next to Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki, who spent his entire 21-season career in Dallas. The scene was the first wave of pain that followed the trade that sent Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mavericks General Manager Nico Harrison orchestrated the trade and repeatedly reiterates a vague “defense wins championships” mantra since Doncic was traded. Around the metroplex, fans have…
The Dallas Mavericks stunned the sports world when they traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February. Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison was the man behind the shocking trade. He was so frustrated with Doncic’s conditioning that he traded the 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers for Anthony Davis and Max Christie without talking to other teams. It has been known for quite a while that Harrison and Patrick Dumont no longer wanted to build around Doncic. However, Tim MacMahon of ESPN recently revealed a shocking Doncic-Jason Kidd tidbit. On “The Right Time with Bomani Jones” podcast, MacMahon disclosed…
The LA Lakers will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight in Game 3 of their Round 1 playoff series at Target Center. The series is deadlocked at 1-1, with the Timberwolves striking first in Game 1 before the Lakers fought back with a 94-85 win in Game 2. Luka Doncic was the standout performer for the Lakers in Game 2, erupting for 31 points, 9 assists, and 12 rebounds, while LeBron James also played a pivotal role. The Lakers will rely on Doncic to deliver another commanding performance tonight. However, his ability to influence the game hinges on his fitness.…