Quote from: Fredomago on February 13, 2025, 08:07:40 PM

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Although the Lakers lost today to the Jazz which they beat a couple of days ago. Lebron played and Luka, but Lauri Markkanen scored 32 points and had a season-high three steals to lead the Utah Jazz. Clarkson as well scored 21 points. On the positive note, Bronny James scored 9 points, his season high.

I'm sure many have also lost bets on that game since the Jazz aren't really a strong team, but one thing I've noticed is that they're a different team when playing at home, they're really good there and can beat even a strong team.

However, when it comes to Luka, I'm not seeing his usual numbers anymore, so I guess his production might drop and his individual records could be affected. Still, I'm optimistic that the trade will work out for the Lakers too, and maybe after a few more games, Luka can blend well with the team since it seems to be just a minor chemistry issue.

Still working and familiarizing with the system I guess, knowing Luka he'll catch up for sure, just letting the system play on him just a couple of games there are more to come we will see him taking in charge, as of now, it's more on how the coaching staff will play them together to bring the right blends and chemistries inside the court, a lost needs to be reassess to bring the better adjustments for the team to recover then win more games to come.

Yes, a lot of adjustments have to be made as well for Luka and that's why the Lakers management is not hurrying Luka to play a lot of minutes, let the game come to him. And if we look at the records of Lakers, they are really doing good so not need to extend and stretch Luka for now. Maybe after the All Star break when every team is really on the panic to make the playoff of if Lakers suddenly went on a losing skid, maybe they will have to play Luka more minutes. But they still have Lebron and Reaves to help them score and secure a win. I'm thinking though that it could be another Wade - Lebron type of games that we might see once Luka fully become a Laker and be in their rotation or starting five.