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Have the Lakers turned the corner this season?
Lakers survived and escaped to their second straight win as Russell Westbrook continues to shine off the bench.
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1. Have the Lakers turned the corner this season?
It’s only two games but the Lakers look like a different team with Russell Westbrook coming off the bench and embracing his new sixth man role. Not only have the Lakers won back-to-back games after starting 0-5 but they have beaten two of the more talented teams in the West in the Denver Nuggets and the New Orleans Pelicans. The hero of the Lakers’ 120-117 overtime win over the Pelicans on Tuesday was Matt Ryan, who hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer to send the game into extra period. But The Sporting Tribune’s Rey Moralde continues to be impressed by Westbrook.
2. LAFC faces Philadelphia Union in MLS Cup
This Saturday could mark the potential beginning of a new era for LAFC, as they host Philadelphia Union in a battle of the titans for supremacy in MLS. The Sporting Tribune’s Chandrima Chatterje has the latest before the “Battle at the Banc.”
3. There is room for optimism in Anaheim
The Anaheim Ducks season has gotten off to a rocky start, with the team amassing 7 points (3W-6L-1OTL) in 10 games, and having a -18 goal differential, but there’s reason for hope according to The Sporting Tribune’s Jake Rudolph.
4. Keenan Allen frustrated by latest hamstring setback
The Chargers hoped the bye week would give players like receiver Keenan Allen a chance to rest his hamstring injury and be ready to return but that has not been the case, according to The Sporting Tribune’s Fernando Ramirez.
5. Despite injury, Kupp is a fantasy football lock
With CeeDee Lamb and Amari Cooper both on bye weeks, which wide receivers will step up in their place to win for your fantasy team? The Sporting Tribune’s Brandon Deutsch has you covered.
6. Clippers outlast Rockets behind Paul George
Paul George scored 28 points, Marcus Morris Sr. added a 21-point double-double and the Los Angeles Clippers staved off the Houston Rockets for a 109-101 win on Wednesday. The Sporting Tribune has more from the Clippers win in Houston.
7. Odds and Ends presented by Circa Sports
Here are some odds at Circa Sports if you’re thinking about placing a wager today:
8. Ticket Time presented by TickPick
Here are the “get in” prices for tickets if you’re thinking about going to a game this week:
Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers (Friday): $58
9. On the Air presented by Pirnia Law
Here are the game times and channels for professional teams in the region today:
5:30 p.m. – Los Angeles Kings at Chicago Blackhawks – Bally Sports West
7:00 p.m. – Anaheim Ducks at Vancouver Canucks – Bally Sports SoCal
10. The Arash Markazi Show presented by The Sporting Tribune
On Wednesday’s show, the crew talked about the Rams not making a trade at the deadline and the current state of the Lakers and Clippers entering critical games.
Listen to The Arash Markazi Show presented by The Sporting Tribune on The Mightier 1090 ESPN Radio in Southern California, 98.5 The Fan in Las Vegas and the Hawaii Sports Radio Network 95.1 FM and 760 AM in Hawaii. You can also listen to the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Stitcher.
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