Last Word On Pro Basketball

Having explored how the Lakers and Wolves players match up in Part One and Two of this playoff series preview, it’s time to get into the numbers. The Lakers seem to have an advantage in the starting five, while Minnesota’s bench brings firepower that LA can’t match. The analytics could therefore be key in predicting who will come out on top in this high profile first round … [Read more...] about Wolves-Lakers Playoff Series Preview — Part Three: The Analytics

Luka Dončić lives for big moments and bigger matchups. The NBA Playoffs will again deliver both. On Saturday, Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers will begin their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. But for Dončić, this isn’t just another playoff clash. It’s a continuation of Luka Dončić’s favorite rivalry — a personal and professional battle with Rudy Gobert. Luka Dončić … [Read more...] about Luka Dončić Set To Resume His Favourite Rivalry

After playing in the league for 22 seasons, it is astonishing that LeBron James still can achieve new records. To be fair, at this age, everything he does Dan be referred to as “never been done before”. The mere fact that he might make an All-NBA team in year 22, at the age of 40, is just unprecedented. That being said, this season, LeBron has a chance to add new teams to his … [Read more...] about The Rarest LeBron James Playoff Matchups Might Finally Happen

After delving into the starters for each of these teams, today the attention is on the reserves. Minnesota boasts a duo of dynamic scorers and two elite ball-stoppers, while Los Angeles brings wing defense and streaky shooters into the mix. Although the Lakers held an advantage in the starting lineups, it looks likely that the Wolves depth could be a playoff series-changer for … [Read more...] about Wolves-Lakers Playoff Series Preview — Part Two: The Bench

To breakdown this Wolves-Lakers playoff series, two teams featuring a mix of veteran stability and rising superstars, it’s hard to look into the head-to-head games from earlier this season. The first three contests featured an entirely different Lakers squad, one that had Anthony Davis manning the middle. Only the final, fourth matchup involved the new-look Lakers, but this … [Read more...] about Wolves-Lakers Playoff Series Preview — Part One: The Starters