Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Recap March 7, 2023

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 112-103 in a closely contested game. The Lakers were led by Anthony Davis, who recorded a double-double with 30 points and 22 rebounds along with four blocks. Dennis Schroder also played a crucial role in the victory, contributing 17 points and nine assists. The Grizzlies were paced by Jaren Jackson Jr., who tallied 26 points and eight rebounds.

The Grizzlies struggled with their shooting, making just 38.7% of their field goals and 24.3% of their three-point attempts. Despite their shooting woes, the Grizzlies stayed competitive thanks to their ability to get to the free throw line, making 22 of their 29 attempts from the charity stripe. The Lakers on the other hand shot 47.1% from the field and 31.6% from three-point range. Davis himself would make 11 of his 17 field goal attempts.

The victory was a much-needed one for the Lakers, who have struggled with injuries and inconsistency throughout the season. With the win, they improve to 33-34 on the year and remain in the hunt for a playoff spot. The next Lakers game will be against the Toronto Raptors on Friday.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors Recap March 5, 2023

In a highly anticipated match-up, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 113-105 on Sunday afternoon. The Lakers were led by an outstanding performance from Anthony Davis, who scored 39 points on 14-of-25 shooting, while also contributing eight rebounds, six assists, two blocks, and zero turnovers.

The Warriors struggled to get going early, as the Lakers raced out to a 33-18 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Lakers would lead as much as 20 at one point, but the Warriors fought back to get within one. However, the Lakers were able to hold on to secure the win.

Steph Curry led the Warriors with 27 points, Klay Thompson added 22 points, while Draymond Green had a solid all-around game with 15 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and no turnovers.

For the Lakers, Davis was the star of the show, but he had plenty of help from his supporting cast. Austin Reaves had 16 points, while Troy Brown Jr. chipped in with 14 points and eight rebounds. Jarred Vanderbilt had a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds.

The win was a big one for the Lakers, as with just 17 games remaining in the regular season, every win is crucial, and the Lakers will look to build on this victory as they head into the home stretch. The Lakers will play the Memphis Grizzlies next on Tuesday.

Lakers News Roundup For March 4, 2023

Here are the latest news stories about the Los Angeles Lakers for March 4, 2023:

Without LeBron James, the Lakers need Anthony Davis more than ever

The Lakers could bring in Kemba Walker for a workout

Former Lakers Dwight Howard takes part in a three-point shooting contest

Head coach Darvin Ham challenges the effort and urgency of the Lakers

11 years ago, the Masked Mamba Kobe Bryant gets his revenge against Dwyane Wade

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Recap March 3, 2023

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 110-102 in a game that saw both teams trading leads back and forth until the Timberwolves were able to pull away in the 4th quarter, thanks in large part to the impressive play of Rudy Gobert, who had a double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds on the night. Naz Reid and Taurean Prince contributed with 15 and 13 points respectively off the bench.

Anthony Davis had a standout performance for the Lakers, scoring 38 points and grabbing five rebounds, but it was not enough to lift his team to victory. Malik Beasley also had 15 points for the Lakers.

The Lakers struggled with their shooting, hitting only 41.9% of their field goals and 32.3% of their three-point attempts. In contrast, the Timberwolves shot 49.3% from the field and 41.9% from beyond the arc. The Lakers were also hurt by turnovers, committing 15 compared to the Timberwolves' 8. Dennis Schroder had 6 of those Laker turnovers.

With this loss, the Lakers fall to 30-34. They need every win that they can get to try to make the playoffs, especially as it was announced that LeBron James will likely miss three weeks due to a tendon injury in his right foot.

LeBron James Likely Out For Three Weeks

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that LeBron James will likely miss most of March due to a tendon injury in his right foot. This could potentially leave the Lakers without the league's all-time scoring leader during the final 19 games of the season, as James is expected to be out for at least 10 of those games.

However, the Lakers are still in contention for a playoff spot, currently sitting at 11th in the Western Conference standings, just one game away from the 10th seed for the play-in, and 2 1/2 games from the 6th seed, which would guarantee a playoff spot.

While the team will miss James' scoring contributions, who leads the Lakers in scoring at 29.5 points per game, they do have a relatively easy schedule for the remainder of the season. Seven of the 19 remaining games are against teams with a record of .500, and they are also about to start a five game homestand. Still, the Lakers will need multiple people to step up in his absence.