The Lakers were up against a wall on Sunday afternoon, facing the Spurs in a Game 4 elimination contest. If the Lakers lost they would be swept out of the playoffs for the second time in three years. Even though the team was facing an enormous list of injuries, they were still looking to extend the serious and book another flight back to San Antonio for Game 5.
Let’s get to the highlights.
Lakers official told me towels are “Sunday white.” My response was it’s never good to give white towels to your fans.
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) April 28, 2013
LAL committed (way-too-high) eight 1st Q turnovers, resulting in 9 SAS points. Surprising they’re down only 6 (SAS had 2 TO’s).
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) April 28, 2013
That’s 13 Lakers first half turnovers as the Lakers see the deficit grow to 17
— NBA Sports City (@NBASportsCity) April 29, 2013
The Lakers: reality show come to life.
— Holly MacKenzie (@stackmack) April 29, 2013
Halfcourt shot fan’s shot barely crosses free throw line. Lakers sign him to play two. #jokenevergetsold
— Larry Coon (@LarryCoon) April 29, 2013