Billy Mac The Lakers have shot 233 more free throws coming into this game than their opponents this year Far and away ahead of the 2nd place team the New York Knicks Oddly the Lakers are dead last in drives to the basket

The Big Number Luka's drives per game have been down every year since 2021 declining year over year Share of Luka Doncic's shots at the rim 14 this year career low He has taken more shots from 28 feet out this season than anybody but Lamelo Ball Stephen Curry and Tyrese Maxey

The Lakers with their pre-game ritual and LeBron James swishes the hook shot from almost the 3-point line on his second attempt with a replay

Ty Lue says the Los Angeles Lakers were foul baiting the whole game

Jason Timpf on the Colin Cowherd Podcast Against the Top 10 teams in point differential in the NBA the Lakers are getting outscored by 13 points per game which is good for 28th in the league behind only the Wizards and the Nets

The Lakers with three straight 3s but they can't play the transition defense each time letting the Warriors score some easy buckets Redick takes a timeout

Chipalu Minnesota Timberwolves Head Coach Chris Finch on facing the Lakers without LeBron James in the lineup Seems to activate Luka amp Reavesseem to share the shots They become exponentially more dangerousbeen pretty good when 2 of those 3 been out because of just a usage puzzle