The Los Angeles Lakers have started to streak, so don’t look now. With Anthony Davis sitting on the sidelines, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and a few more veterans have navigated the ship in the right way. Against the Sacramento Kings, the most recent effort was undoubtedly one that Magic Johnson might admire.
Once the Lakers icon tweets about it, you know it’s official. Magic took to Twitter to shine the spotlight on the purple and gold winning their last five games. He even gave a special shoutout to Dennis Schroder, who stepped up and made a couple of clutch free throws to give LA the lead in the closing seconds as they escaped with a hard-fought win in Sacramento.
Laker Nation, our Lakers won their 5th straight game beating the Kings 136-134! Dennis Schroder continued his excellent play by making two free throws to seal the win for the Lakers and scoring 27 points.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 8, 2023
Schroder was one of four different Lakers who scored at least 2o points. LeBron James led all scorers with 37 points to lead the charger with Thomas Bryant and Russell Westbrook poured in 29 and 23 points, respectively.
Beyond the numbers though, it’s the eye test that’s been very encouraging of late. Westbrook filling in as the team’s sixth man has been the most publicized role, but several other members of the supporting cast have filled their roles to a tee. It’s led to some enjoyable basketball something Magic Johnson knows a lot about.
This @Lakers team is playing fun and exciting basketball due to the ball movement and all of the players excelling in their roles.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 8, 2023
LeBron James and co. raised themselves up to a deadlock for the final play-in spot with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Utah Jazz. The win was a double whammy for the Lakers as it brought them to just two games behind the fifth-seeded Kings.
Source: https://clutchpoints.com
