Deleterious

It was against Memphis. Did you see their recent win streak opponents? Brooklyn Wizards Wizards Portland Bucks 76ers (No Embiid or PG13) Dallas Brooklyn Bucks Orlando Dallas Golden State Two wins against playin teams, the rest of their wins are against teams already out of the playoffs. It's not like they are running through OKC, San Antonion, Boston, etc. They are beating bad teams, most of which are trying to lose.

The Lakers are the most overrated team in the league. No defense, no bigs to speak of. Luke Kennard played 28 minutes a guy that would get zero minutes on Detroit, and they need shooting. LaRavia has started 34 games this year for them, he has zero starts in his previous 4 seasons. Much like last year when LA finished 3rd in the west, they are going to be a first round loser.

They are beating the teams they should beat so far. Two more easy games then things get more interesting.

Ballsy to let Reaves take that shot with Luka on the floor. That's respect to Thompson IMO.

Is that the fourth time Detroit has fouled a three point shooter tonight?

Cam Thomas cut by Milwaukee. Another smaller guard that plays no defense. Welcome to the Shanghai Sharks.

LeBron looks old. He is old, but he looks old too.

Sort of pissed that lead away Hopefully the Lakers will be tired in the 4th from all that scoring in the third.

Someone is going to make a lot of money betting on the Lakers losing in the first round this year.

About that...

I haven't really checked the stats. But it seems like Detroit has been giving up a lot of offensive rebounds lately.

Should be a flagrant

Pretty sure the ref just told a fan to shut up

Kennard is the definition of failing upwards. Suck everywhere you play until you land with Luka and LeBron.

Ron has three fouls in two minutes

LeVert checks in and immediately fouls the three point shooter.

Rough matchup with the Lakers having three guys that can score. Might be worth it to sit Jenkins and start Ron so he can guard Reaves. Detroit won't win this with offense. Chaotic defense is how the win this

They have both picked it up after Ant went down.

Sasser and Stew are out. Smart questionable for LA

I think Detroit can get to 55 wins. Boston would have to go 9-2 in their last 11 to overtake Detroit in that scenario. The Knicks would have to go 9-1 to overtake Detroit.

No Ant for Minnesota but they still beat Boston. Dosunmu was a nice pickup for Minnesota.

It was the third time the league has rescinded his 16th tech.

Good, well run teams still care about defense. It's no coincidence that the four top ranked defenses are OKC, Detroit, San Antonio, and Boston.