The NBA is very close to getting back into action with the seed games. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Lakers won their third and final scrimmage game against the Washington Wizards. With two wins out of three in practice games, the Lakers now have to prepare long before a crucial game against the LA Clippers.
The Lakers facing the Clippers on the opening night of the NBA comeback is what we all want. LeBron James vs. Kawhi Leonard is the kind of action that was missing all these months. As the Lakers prepare to avenge their Christmas Day loss, head coach Frank Vogel gave an update on his players’ fitness levels.
Vogel mentioned the Lakers’ handicap in the three games he witnessed. “Vogel said free throws and transition defense are two areas of focus to improve for the Lakers, although he does believe they have made progress there.” Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet wrote.
Dwight Howard and Kyle Kuzma missed the action against the Wizards due to the blow they experienced in the previous game against the Magic. Mike Trudell posted Vogel’s update on the matter on his Twitter account.
Are the Los Angeles Lakers going to be without Anthony Davis in their first national team game?
The Lakers’ rivalry against the Clippers got really intense this season. With the introduction of Kawhi and Paul George to the team, the Clippers have become a well-formed and more balanced team this year.
On the other hand, the Lakers have possibly the two best players in the league. AD and LeBron are wonderful partners on the court, they complement each other very well. However, Anthony Davis appeared in the game against the Magic, causing him to be left out by the final blow of the Lakers.
It was an anticipated move by Coach Vogel. He has to rest his star player for the next seed games, which remain the priority. But how serious is the AD injury? They punctured him in the eye and Frank Vogel reported that AD did not train with the team today. There is also a concern, which was reported by Mike Trudell:
“Frank Vogel said @ AntDavis23 he didn’t practice today since his eye is still bothering him. He is day to day at this point. Vogel said “there is some concern.” Davis would miss Thursday’s game, but is “hopeful” that Davis will play. “
Lakers fans will be extremely upset to read this news. However, the team is playing it safe by keeping AD away from any action until his eye is fully healed. A hit to the eye during a competitive basketball game can surely be painful. We hope that whatever is bothering Davis heals him and that he is able to make the starting lineup for the Clippers game.
SOURCE: Mike Trudell’s Twitter
