Stephen A. Smith Knocks LA Lakers As Stars Sit Courtside Against Phoenix Suns
All eyes were on the Phoenix Suns as they took on their rivals, the LA Lakers in a highly anticipated rematch at the Footprint Center Monday night. However, Stephen A. Smith had some choice words for the Lakers regarding the game – find out why he thinks they fell short in this article!
Unsurprisingly, the Beverley-Chris Paul feud was alive and well, with Beverley chirping at his longtime competitor throughout the video game, which Phoenix won 130-104. The method long time expert Stephen A. Smith sees things, the truth that the Lakers season has devolved into going over the Beverley-Paul feud isn’t excellent.
You can catch his remarks above on Tuesday’s episode of First Take, with the conversation moving at the 7:40 mark.
The LA Lakers handled the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center in an extremely prepared for rematch in prime-time show on Monday. The last time the groups fulfilled, a complete scuffle almost broke out as Patrick Beverley pushed Phoenix’s Deandre Anton from behind, stimulating momentary mayhem. Regrettably for both groups and their fans, this game saw several notable gamers sidelined with injuries.
On the Phoenix side, the previous Western Conference Champions lacked Devin Booker, Cam Johnson and Cameron Payne. The Lakers lacked their Big Three of Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Russell Westbrook. The team likewise lacked Austin Leaves and Juan Toscano-Anderson, leaving them with an underwhelming starting five.
The state of the LA Lakers’ season
This season has actually been an absolute roller rollercoaster for the LA Lakers. After beginning the season on a five-game losing streak and 2-10, the group started to reveal peeks of potential. With Anthony Davis playing like an MVP-caliber player, LeBron James healthy and Russell Westbrook returning to form, the group found success.
If they do, it might be the Chicago Bulls who discover themselves on the Lakers’ radar. Rumors are that the Lakers are keeping an eye on the accessibility of Dear German, who they were connected to a number of seasons ago. Of course, the group wound up opting for Anthony Davis rather, matching him with LeBron James.
According to reports, nevertheless, the group is eager to be one of the very first to make trades. It could be several more weeks prior to they start making trades, it sounds as though the group is targeting January to aggressively pursue trades.
The Lakers are back in action Wednesday versus the Sacramento Kings, who will be wanting to light their now-famous beam after another win.
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At one point they had an 8-2 stretch to enhance to 10-12. Nevertheless, it didn’t last. The team lost some winnable games before Davis was sidelined on Sunday with an injury that will see him miss out on considerable time. As Stephen A Smith’s First Take cohost, Tim Leger, mentioned, with 40% of the season over, the hope for the Lakers is dwindling.
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With Anthony Davis playing like an MVP-caliber player, LeBron James healthy and Russell Westbrook returning to form, the group found success.
The last time the groups met, a full scuffle almost broke out as Patrick Beverley shoved Phoenix’s Deandre Anton from behind, triggering short-lived turmoil. For both groups and their fans, this game saw several notable gamers sidelined with injuries.
The group lost some winnable video games before Davis was sidelined on Sunday with an injury that will see him miss out on significant time.
Below you can see highlights from the Lakers’ loss to the Suns.