Chris Broussard on the Lakers and Luke Walton: "I think this next stretch is critical. 7 of their next 9 opponents starting tonight with Minnesota are under .500 ... If they go 3-6 or worse in this stretch, I wouldn't be surprised if Luke is gone."

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

Former Laker Byron Scott wants LeBron off his team I think this should be his last year here You don't have to go home but you got to get the hell out of here

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

Barkley We love Luka take him off the MVP list That ship has sailed The Lakers out here tanking right now Adam Silver gotta fine them soon The Lakers lost to the suns last night They closer to the lottery than they are first place Adam Silver just dont have the courage to fine the Lakers

Nick Wright This version of Luka means no one wants to play him He and his team are clutch and connected I'm not picking the Lakers to win the title but they are real contenders

Luka steps back and hits the clutch 3 for LA but then they give up and-1 on the fast break