LAKERS STILL CRUISING AFTER LOSS TO RAPTORS, 8-2

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Last night game was close all along till the last couple minute where Kuzma
shot couple three pointers to get Lakers ahead.
So far Lakers are the only team with two losses within ten matches.
Both teams have to do with Kahwi to an extent.
It is like Raptors still have in them minus Kahwi.

Suns did play great offense but not much defense.
It was a well balance win where six players in double figure in points.
Same thing for the Suns but not enough points to win the game.
James had to score just 19 points.
I do not see time management for him and AD.
They both play around 35+ minutes to get the win.
They both got a double double to secure the victory.

When Lakers score more than 120, they are victorious.
Chemistry is what they need to build and play D consistently
they will be a team hard to beat.
Being on top the Western conference indicate their willingness
to compete for the trophy.
Clippers are timing when Kahwi can play and save him for playoff.
Hopefully it might work down the line.
Today Lakers will play Warriors.
Last time they play it was preseason basketball.
82 games are long way to go.

Usually teams in the same conference get to play each other four times.
Suns it will be three times.
They will play the last game in the regular season in April.
Lakers will play Heat just twice.
This one will be interesting cause Heat got re-invented themselves
to win now and a playoff spot.

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Reversal of situation is one way to see adding AD and James to Lakers
change everything
Warriors are the opposite by missing their core players.
Lakers should have it easy this year.
In crush time, Kuzma, AD, James, Howard, Green running in all cylinders
even Clippers cannot beat them.
Wonder why they let go all youngsters and keep Kuzma.
You can see how hard work make it fits to their system.

By next year everyone will be sure if Lakers are for real.
Having Lebron healthy all season is a guarantee they will go far.
Somehow they have to lower their minute to 25 and allow Bradley and other guys
to keep the game close something will happen.
They need to have a strong second unit from the bench to support
this aspect.
It is possible for purple and gold to lift the trophy.
So far they are in contention.
Stay put!