Optimism Discussion: The Laker's Sky Is Not Falling

I expected a let down tonight with Larry and JC gone, and expected us to let up because Westbrook and Melo were out. Didn’t expect a loss, just a tough game that shouldn’t have to be. Did not see a beat down coming, damn that was fun to watch. We also went 12-13 from the line, yet again helping ourselves out from there. I would hope adding IT, Frye, and Zo back into this mix only makes things better, we are clicking right now. 8 in a row at home, up to 23-31, passed NY in the league standings, up to 10th worst record (again, from season low 2nd worst overall).

https://www.foxsports.com/nba/standings?seasonType=1&grouping=3

Edit: standings just updated, Charlotte lost, so we’re tied with them too. Movin’ on up.

 

Absolutely Perfect Day!

1) Trade got us Cap Space for 2 Max Contracts
2) Trade got us shooting in return - IT and Frye
3) Trade got us another 1st Round Pick in the 20-30 range, right in our scouting department's wheelhouse
4) Beat OKC by 20+ with PG seeing it all unfold
5) PG seeing our young studs - Hart, Randle, Kuzma, and Hart all ball out.
6) Lakers Fans are Staples completing their responsibilities - giving PG a huge ovation in intro and chanting "We want Paul" in the 4th quarter (just wish they did it more and louder)
7) Victory gave us a 12-4 record in last 16 games

 

Ya know...if IT can come in at even 85% of what he was in Boston, why cant we sneak past the Boogie-less Pelicans, the Griffin-less Clippers and the Jazz?

 

...no Anthony, no Westbrook. They still had George and Adams. We lost two key components of our crew. Still won handily. Unexpected.

 

I don’t think it’s likely because there are only 28 games left, but we are only 6 losses behind the Clippers and NO. Not likely, but if IT regains his form, gets healthy, not impossible. He was crazy for Boston last year, something like 28ppg. If we can even get 20-22 from him that would be huge.

 

Oh, Im not saying its likely, but is it impossible? Not so sure anymore.

 

No, it isn’t impossible. Thanks to our insane December schedule, the remaining schedule is light in comparison. Most of the teams we play are not currently playoff teams.

 

You know we're all drooling over PG13 and for good reason, but this tweet here just gives me LIFE to think of what Ingram can become some day.

 

Another rock solid win. Again, I don't care who suited up and didn't for them. We were missing some of ours as well.

This 12 and 4 run is just amazing to see. We haven't played this well in years. And our young guys just keep on improving every game. I love it!!! Ingram at PG has kind of been a revelation and Hart continues to be so impressive in a starting role. Wow. Great day indeed!