Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers -- Luka Doncic, to be specific -- were red hot to start Friday's game in Golden State. At one point, they went up 25 and finishing the first quarter up 38-15.
But they gave up a 38-15 second quarter to the Warriors, got up again in the third, but collapsed late. Final score, 112-95.
This was a night where the supporting cast let them down. Only seven points from the bench. And too many turnovers . 20 overall, and eight (8!!!) from Austin Reaves. This is the type of game they could wish they had back.
HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky
PHOTO CREDIT: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
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There have been some ups and downs for the new Lakers players (even while in the aggregate, they've all played pretty well or better). But if there's been a standout performer, in terms of consistency and impact, it's probably Sandro Mamukelashvili. The forward/center has looked good in all five games, displaying the full range of his skill set, from scoring to passing to rebounding, and even a little defense to boot.
In the early going, Mamu is definitely proving the folks who praised the signing (many of whom drew on positive analytics over the course of his career) correct.
One great feature of Mamu's season so far? You can pull about any three man lineup combination that includes him and see good news. Mamu with the team's two stars? Great numbers. Mamu with one star and Kessler? Great numbers. Mamu with other role players? Great numbers.
It's a good sign for what's to come.
And then we react to the reaction to Thursday's bonus show about Walker Kessler's rebounding.

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Opening night was notable for a few reasons, but nationally folks were talking about the trash talk and in-game fireworks between Luka Dončić and Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg.
No question, Yaxel is unusually brash for a rook, but it's hard to remember a young player willing to pick fights against a future Hall of Famer in his first NBA game.
Of course, Luka vs. Yaxel isn't the only matchup worth watching in the game. Steph Curry is going to play, and the Warriors are about as healthy as they're able to be right now. Ziaire Williams is questionable, meaning the door might be open for more minutes for Jarred Vanderbilt, if JJ Redick is willing to walk through it.
Has Vando taken over for Kevon Looney?

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: Luka vs. Yaxel, 2.0.

SEGMENT 2: Vando back in the rotation?

SEGMENT 3: Lakers bring in a center on a two-way.

PHOTO CREDIT: Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn

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Walker Kessler got off to an incredibly strong start for the Lakers, hitting all 12 of his shots in his first game, and blocking six shots in his second. But the last three haven't been quite as strong, particularly when it comes to rebounding. Indeed, Kessler's numbers in terms of (especially) offensive and defensive rebounding percentage are both down.
But why?
Are teams working to keep him off the boards, limiting his effectiveness? Is Kessler not playing with enough force and aggression? Yes to both?
Because while the Lakers have started off 4-1, one thing that hasn't gotten better is the team rebounding, something Kessler was brought in to help address.
Were there any keys revealed in Wednesday's win against the Clippers, where Kessler wasn't necessarily dominant on the glass, but the team's rebounding was much better?

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PHOTO CREDIT: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The Lakers were without Luka Dončić and Ziaire Williams on Wednesday at the Intuit Dome against the Clippers, he second night of their back-to-back set. The league's best offense definitely looked a lot different (to be charitable) with Luka in street clothes, but the results defensively were great.
The Lakers kept the clamps on the Clips, winning 103-87. This was definitely a game that was won on the defensive end. That will be satisfying given how ineffective they were on that side of the ball against Portland on Tuesday.
HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: No Luka, but Lakers win.

SEGMENT 2: Defense steps up.

SEGMENT 3: Quality win given the context.

PHOTO CREDIT: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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