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Prayers up for @lakerfilmroom.bsky.social, who will have to endure the agony of an 11:00pm EST Lakers start time tonight.

NEVER FORGET: Lakers played the Thunder on April 2, 2026, and both Luka (hamstring) and AR (oblique) suffered injuries, of which Thunder fans were clowning them for. I have receipts.

Likelihood aside… Mike Schmitz and Masai Ujiri are willing to accept 3 2nds and a pick swap, plus Vando and Hardy, who do you prefer in return? Daniel Gafford: - 28 years old - 6’10 265 lbs - $18.1 million AAV - 2029 UFA PJ Washington: - 28 years old - 6’7 230 lbs - $22.1 million AAV - 2030 UFA

LUKA X AR GANG!

JJ Redick has an 81-9 record (90% win percentage) as a head coach when leading at halftime, the best in NBA history.

From @jovanbuha.bsky.social: The Lakers through 3 games: Record: 3-0 Offensive Rating: 125.9 (1st) Defensive Rating: 112.4 (16th) Net Rating: 13.5 (4th) Pace: 102.0 (16th) TS%: 68.2 (1st) 3PT%: 42.1 (2nd) 3PTA p100p: 35.1 (18th) Rebound %: 45.9 (26th) Def. Rebound %: 61.0 (29th) TOV%: 16.1 (15th)

Luka's shot chart for his 52 points today.

As per the Lakers, Luka's 52 pts today was his 10th career 50-pt game (3rd as a Laker) to tie Kareem for 11th-most in NBA history. He is the 1st Laker since 1963 with at least 50 pts & 10 assists in a game. Luka Dončić, Elgin Baylor & Jerry West are the only Lakers to do this.

3-0 on the way to 82-0.

Luka is going to put up one of the most absurd statistical seasons we’ve ever seen if he stays healthy this year.

MVP LUKA!

GET THAT 50-PIECE DUB LUKA!

Lakers 1st to 100.

Lakers franchise record update: Luka just became the fastest player in franchise history to reach 3,000 points with the Lakers, doing so in 95 games. He also holds the franchise record for being the fastest player to reach 2,000 points with the Lakers, doing so in 65 games.

End of 2Q: Lakers 74, Jazz 71. Luka Doncic (25 pts) drops JJJ and hits a 3 to somehow take a three-point lead in a ridiculous first half. And I mean, ridiculous. Austin Reaves has 15 pts and helped lead the second-quarter comeback after a quite poor start from the Lakers.

Lakers up by 3 after almost giving up 50 points in 1Q, I'll take it.

LAKERS TAKE THE LEAD! Despite the team’s faults, with once a deficit as high as 18 points, the Lakers head into the half with heads up.

LUKA MAGIC!

Too many 2nd chance opportunities. The Jazz have nearly as many offensive rebounds as the Lakers have defensive rebounds.

Jaxson Hayes would be the perfect backup center for the Lakers.

The Jazz are getting whatever shot they want against the Lakers right now.

That may have been the best single quarter the Utah Jazz has ever played basketball, lol.

Rob Pelinka, have you been watching these Kevon Looney minutes? You fool.

Walker Kessler was a defensive monster vs. Clippers. “He was always in the paint, and the threat of him blocking a shot deterred a ton of attempts. When Clippers players were brave enough to shoot, Kessler reminded them why that was a foolish idea.” ecreates88.substack.com/p/lakers-cli...

RECAP: Lakers got a little sloppy late but hung to beat the Clippers, and are 2-0 this season. lakersnation.com/recap-lakers...

2-0 on the way to 82-0.

All those draft picks the Lakers traded for Walker Kessler are looking like an UNDERPAYMENT. Although it’s early, through 2 games he’s averaging: - 24 points (11/13 FG, 2/4.5 FT) - 8.5 rebounds - 2 assists - 1.5 steals - 4 blocks - 1.5 turnovers Honors for MIP or 2nd Team All-Defense?

NEW POLYPHIA DROPPED TODAY! ALL HAIL!

Collin Sexton says he expects to be play today but will be on a minutes restriction. He was disappointed to not play the opener but tried to stay present by practicing good leadership. On his leadership style: "Just coming in with the right attitude each and every day."

JUST IN: Collin Sexton is off the injury report and will make his #Lakers debut against the Clippers. lakersnation.com/lakers-injur...

All good vibes from the post-game review with Edwin and Raj. The next header between the Lakers and Warriors is on October 30. Fireworks.

Welcome to the Luka Dončić show. The Lakers (1-0) routed the Warriors in their season opener, as their star trio led the way. “I couldn’t wait for this day to come,” Dončić said. “It’s a lot of fun, and I’m just happy to be back on the court playing.” www.ocregister.com/2026/10/21/w...

10 dunks made in a game since 2022-23 season: Walker Kessler, LAL vs GSW 10/21/2026 Daniel Gafford, DAL vs UTA 03/21/2024

Walker Kessler placed a lot of credit on the court vision of Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, among the rest of his teammates, when I asked him about his comfort level tonight. But he did say this: “The biggest thing is having the attitude and mentality to try to dunk everything.”

Lakers beat Warriors 127-105 to open the season! Los Angeles shot 56.8% from the field and led by as many as 35. Luka Dončić: 28 PTS, 8 REB, 7 AST, 3 STL, 5 3PM Walker Kessler: 26 PTS, 9 REB, 2 BLK (12-12 FGM)

THE LUKA ERA HAS BEGUN IN LOS ANGELES! TO 82-0!

The best of both worlds: Paul George highlight reel debut and a Celtics loss.

Final: Celtics 113 Pistons 121

DEEETROIT BASKETBALL. The Pistons win the inaugural game of the 2026-27 NBA season with a 22-point comeback win over the Boston Celtics at home. #NBASky #SkyHoops

Paul George is up to 31 points midway through the third quarter. That's a new team record for a player making their Celtics debut, according to the @NBAonNBC broadcast.

WHAT CAN 36-YEAR OLD PAUL GEORGE NOT DO? 31 POINTS IN 20 MINUTES FROM ALL 3 LEVELS OF SCORING!

IMMA NEED PAUL GEORGE DRUG TESTED! GOD DAMN! GO OFF!

Looks like they made a couple of stat changes at halftime and Paul George is now credited four first-half steals this afternoon.

Paul George at the half: - 17 points (5/9 FG, 3/5 3PT, 4/4 FT) - 2 rebounds - 0 assists - 4 steals - 0 blocks - 3 turnovers THAT’S MY 90TH PICK BABY! Long live the Redemption Arc fantasy bball team! As an aside: Fuck the Celtics.

HAPPY NBA OPENING DAY!

Rob Pelinka, we have a trade in the works? Season starts in two days and the roster is still incomplete.