Lakers News And Rumors: Lakers Starting To Find Right Combinations

Dan Duangdao
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Xavier Henry

After an off-season full of question marks, the Lakers were able to split their first four games this past week. With an impressive victory against the Clippers and a embarrassing loss against the Warriors, Lakers fans now have an idea of what to expect the rest of the season.

With Mike D’Antoni implementing an 11-man rotation, the Lakers are starting to find the right combination of players that will help them win games. In last night’s victory over the Hawks, Xavier Henry started at small forward while Nick Young came off the bench. It was the right call as Henry provided energy to the frontcourt while Young was able to focus on being the number one option off the bench. However, the Lakers couldn’t have won the game if it wasn’t for Jordan Hill’s energy on the boards.

This week, the Lakers are on the road as they face the Mavericks, Rockets, and Pelicans. In order to have a successful trip, the Lakers will need to limit their turnovers and play with good energy against three playoff-caliber teams.

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Lakers News

Dwight Howard Says He Understands Lakers Fans’ Distaste For Him [LA Times]

Lakers Rumors: Steve Nash May Get Traded To Raptors Before Trade Deadline [Lakers Examiner]

Lakers Move Nick Young To Bench, Start Xavier Henry [LA Times]

Defense Real Reason For Lakers Benching Young [NBC Southern California]

Wes Johnson Providing Quality Minutes For Lakers [Syracuse]

NBA News

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Carter-Williams, Love Are Players Of The Week [SB Nation]

 

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Dan Duangdao was the managing editor at Lakers Nation (2013-16, 2018-20). He is currently the founder at LA Sports Media, Lake Show, Raiders Nation, Rams Nation, Kings Nation, Galaxy Nation, and MMA Rumors. Born and raised in Southern California and a lifelong Los Angeles sports and mixed martial arts fan, his first NBA game was Kobe Bryant and the Lakers against the Golden State Warriors with Michael Jordan in attendance during the 1998-99 NBA season. He was previously a contributor at HOOPSWORLD (now Basketball Insiders) and an NBA editor at ClutchPoints. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @DanDuangdao.