Lakers look to extend winning streak against Clippers
The Los Angeles Lakers took down the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night and now take on the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Lakers (36-21) could separate themselves further from the Clippers (32-26) with a win. Let’s break down how LA can get a win.
The Lakers can finish 10-2 in February with a win against you know who tonight 😈
LET’S. KEEP. DOMINATING. 📈 pic.twitter.com/OunQZK5cPn
— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) February 28, 2025
Role players stepping up offensively
The Lakers have a great offensive trio with Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves. However, their fourth option, Rui Hachimura, is out tonight.
This means role players like Dorian Finney-Smith, Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht, and others will need to contribute more to the offensive side of the ball.
Continuing the defensive intensity
LA’s defense has been phenomenal over the last 20 games. The Lakers will need to continue buying into their defensive system with players like Jarred Vanderbilt, Vincent, and Jordan Goodwin.
A Lakers win would extend their steak to five wins a row ahead of their rematch against the Clippers on Sunday.
