3 Key Takeaways as LeBron James and Anthony Davis Tow Lakers Closer to $500,000 Reward

Los Angeles Lakers thrashed the Utah Jazz by a score of 131-99 in the NBA In-Season tournament. The match had notable performances from LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The power duo scored 17 and 26 points, respectively. Through this, they rushed into the final eight of the newly formed tournament. On the other hand, Jazz players such as Yurtseven, Sexton, Collins, and even Markkanen failed to reach up to that score.

The Lakers fans are delighted at this massive dominance, which totally outscored the Jazz. Here are the three takeaways from the match that even the Lakers management might consider.

1. Winning the In-Season tournament can boost their confidence

Lakers after defeating the Jazz, are aiming to host quarterfinals on December 4th or 5th. This gives them the chance to go to Vegas, inching closer to a prize pool of $500,000 for each player. Not bad, right? Winning the newly formed tournament would act as a massive boost for the Lakers. This might trigger their confidence and that can help them win the NBA Championship this season. The Lakers won their 17th NBA title in 2020 and are surely eyeing to clinch their 18th this season.

2. Who other than LeBron and Anthony Davis?

Second, three years since Bron and AD won in the Bubble, it all still depends on the two of them. Their fitness has been a place of concern for the team. AD is injured-prone but the team lacks that force on the attack when he is absent. Both can tear apart their opponents, and there lies no doubt about it. LeBron is playing his 21st season and he’s going to turn 39 this December. The Lakers should focus on the future and not rely too much on the nineteen-time All-Star.

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3. They might require a 3rd star in the team

The Lakers’ reserve is undoubtedly talented, but they require a big name at this point. This can ease the pressure off LeBron and AD’s shoulders. The third star can also give them crucial breakthroughs in case anyone of Bron or AD struggles with fitness. Zach LaVine can be an option in this case, considering the rumors regarding his transfer. The Chicago Bulls star reported that he prefers Lakers as his next possible destination and the Lakers are currently working on it as per sources.

The performance of the youngsters was noteworthy in this match. Rui Hachimura, Austin reaves, Christian Wood and Max Christie did add up some valuable points on the board. However, they need to carry on with this form consistently. One game without LeBron, and the whole team looks vulnerable. We can only imagine what will be the scenario if both Bron and AD sits out together for a match.

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For the Lakers to win the in-season tournament, the youngsters need to give their best. They need to be someone that the Lakers management and coach Darvin Ham can trust blindly even if the superstars sit out.