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Lakers urged to sign ex-76ers $12 million defensive star to assist Luka Doncic
TL;DR
The Lakers are urged to sign a former 76ers defensive star to support Luka Doncic as they face a potential playoff exit. Despite an early lead, the Lakers' position is precarious against the Rockets.
Key points
- Lakers urged to sign a former 76ers defensive star
- Lakers lead series 3-2 against the Rockets
- Potential playoff exit could force roster changes
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If the Los Angeles Lakers don’t play their cards right, they could experience a premature playoff exit despite boasting an early 3-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets.
The Rockets have quickly trimmed Los Angeles’ lead to one, and could even the series at three games apiece on Friday. A historical playoff blunder would force the Lakers to make significant roster adjustments in the offseason.
In Lake Show Life’s Svyatoslav Rovenchuk’s opinion, one of those adjustments could be signing a former Philadelphia 76ers defensive star to assist Luka Doncic.
“Matisse Thybulle ticks a lot of the right boxes for the Lakers,” Rovenchuk wrote Friday. “Thybulle has always been a strong defender. It is the growth from beyond the arc that Los Angeles should be quite excited about.”
Q&A
Who is the former 76ers defensive star the Lakers are urged to sign?
The article does not specify the name of the former 76ers defensive star being considered for signing by the Lakers.
What is the current playoff situation for the Lakers against the Rockets?
The Lakers currently lead the series 3-2 against the Rockets, but the Rockets have narrowed the gap and could tie the series.
What could happen if the Lakers lose to the Rockets in the playoffs?
A loss could prompt the Lakers to make significant roster adjustments in the offseason to avoid a historical playoff blunder.