Thinking Basketball
Does LA’s clutch dominance make them contenders?
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- Lakers team · positive
“the Lakers have been on an incredible streak of clutch performances”
The team is praised for their recent success and high net rating in close games.
- Houston Rockets team · neutral
“the Lakers just befuddle Kevin Durant and the Rockets”
Mentioned as an opponent in a game play.
- Brook Lopez player · neutral
“They double Brook Lopez in the post.”
Mentioned as a defensive target during a game play-by-play.
- Dennis Rodman player · neutral
“LeBron lays out for the loose ball Dennis Rodman style”
Mentioned as a player involved in an effort play.
- Aaron Gordon player · neutral
“led to another Aaron Gordon dagger.”
Mentioned as a player involved in scoring play.
- Nikola Jokic player · neutral
“They double Nicole Joic”
They double Nicole Joic
- Los Angeles Lakers team · positive
“Since the All-Star break, the Lakers have leveled up to a 122 offensive rating with Dantric on the floor”
Since the All-Star break, the Lakers have leveled up to a 122 offensive rating with Dantric on the floor
- Luka Doncic player · positive
“Luca Donuch and the Lakers have been on an incredible streak of clutch performances in the last month”
Luca Donuch and the Lakers have been on an incredible streak of clutch performances in the last month
- LeBron James player · positive
“LeBron lays out for the loose ball Dennis Rodman style because effort plays are winning plays even at 41”
LeBron lays out for the loose ball Dennis Rodman style because effort plays are winning plays even at 41
- Phoenix Suns team · neutral
“Next up was Phoenix where the Lakers fell behind”
Mentioned as an opponent in a game play.
- Luka Doncic player · positive
“Luca's IQ, Smart's defense, and even their effort and hustle on many of these plays down the stretch.”
So LeBron's versatility on the catch has been big.
- Austin Reeves player · positive
“Austin Reeves comes way out to screen him.”
Praised for his offensive coordination and effort.
- Paulo Bonero player · neutral
“Eaton does his job on Paulo Bonero”
Mentioned as a player involved in a defensive play.
- Anthony Davis player · neutral
“Eaton does his job on Paulo Bonero but Reeves doesn't box out.”
Mentioned as a player participating in a game scenario.
- Nikola Jokic player · neutral
“They double Nicole Joic.”
Mentioned as a player involved in a defensive play.
- DeAndre Aton player · neutral
“DeAndre Aton rescreens that under.”
Mentioned as a player involved in an offensive screen play.
- Luca Donuch player · positive
“they call it Luca Magic.”
The speaker describes the player's clutch performance and skill set.
- Lakers team · positive
“the Lakers have been on an incredible streak of clutch performances”
The team is praised for their recent winning streak and performance.
- Brook Lopez player · neutral
“They double Brook Lopez in the post.”
Mentioned as a defensive target during a game play.
- DeAndre Aton player · positive
“DeAndre Aton rescreens that under.”
Mentioned as a positive offensive play for the team.
- Clippers team · neutral
“The Clippers look perfectly positioned”
Mentioned as an opponent in a game play.
- Chris Dunn player · neutral
“faking Chris Dunn on the last one to clinch the game.”
Mentioned as a opponent during a clutch play.
- Orlando Magic team · neutral
“the next week they played Orlando”
Mentioned as an opponent in a game play.
- Aiden player · positive
“silver platter service for Aiden.”
Mentioned as a positive offensive play for the team.
- Jake Larabia player · neutral
“he finds Jake Larabia to tie the game.”
Mentioned as a player involved in a scoring play.
- Luke Canard player · neutral
“Gives it up to Luke Canard”
Mentioned as a player involved in a scoring play.
- Rui Hachimura player · positive
“slung it to the corner where Rui Hachimura is deadly.”
Praised for his scoring ability in specific situations.
- LeBron James player · positive
“Reeves and LeBron pull in to help.”
Praised for his versatility and effort on the court.
- Marcus Smart player · positive
“Smart has been key in LA's defensive improvement”
Praised for his defensive impact and leadership.
- Kevin Durant player · neutral
“the Lakers just befuddle Kevin Durant”
Mentioned as an opponent in a game play.