P04 LAL vs UTA Pre-Game Thread
First of all, some game information.
OCT 15 UPDATE:
Coach Scott says Steve Nash had a little bit of a setback today with his back. Jeremy Lin did some running.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 15, 2014
Same 6 Lakers that have been out (Nash, Young, Henry, Clarkson, Kelly, Lin) did not practice today, and are not expected to play tomorrow.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) October 15, 2014
Jeremy Lin is still dealing with a sprained ankle and has been ruled out against the Jazz via @Lakers_Examiner. http://t.co/A860m918OT
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) October 15, 2014
Lin is adding things everyday, he is about to come back!!!! However, seems like we will have to wait until at least Sunday.
.@JLin7 is still out on the floor working on his ball handling with Thomas Scott. pic.twitter.com/L12D3yxG1J
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 15, 2014
Here's Jeremy Lin working on some ballhandling drills with assistant coach Thomas Scott after practice. Lin… https://t.co/D1lredWsUD
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) October 15, 2014
Lin practices his handle reminded me how good his handle looked in Linsanity era. The handling is there, only needed encouragements to show.
OCT 14 UPDATE:
VIDEO: @JLin7 sets his sights on returning for Sunday’s game against the Utah Jazz – http://t.co/whp0FAubug pic.twitter.com/JFMQdZWaXo
— LakersTV (@LakersTV) October 14, 2014
Steve Nash did not practice today. Lakers described it as similar issues he was having last year.
— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) October 14, 2014
No Nash today at practice. No update yet on his status. Kobe took part in practice. Lin doing some light shooting.
— Mike Bresnahan (@Mike_Bresnahan) October 14, 2014
Lin might become the Lakers' starting PG instead of Nash, Byron Scott said. He's still weighing what to do with the situation.
— Mike Bresnahan (@Mike_Bresnahan) October 14, 2014
Lin starts to pick up some light activities. Nash’s old problem seems is coming back. LAL is in a need for another playmaker. Even if Lin starts, the 2nd unit will collapse without playmakers…
It’s always been more likely that Jeremy Lin would wind up as the PG starter, and you get as much as you can out of Nash off the bench.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) October 14, 2014
Scott thinks Nash would be okay with a move to the bench behind Lin: "I have no doubt in my mind….He's such a professional."
— Mike Bresnahan (@Mike_Bresnahan) October 14, 2014
Byron Scott said he may consider starting Jeremy Lin/Ronnie Price at PG given Nash's health
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) October 14, 2014
Jeremy Lin doesn't think he can play before Sunday vs. Utah at Staples Center
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) October 14, 2014
Seems like it is possible that Price will start on Thur against Jazz
OCT 13
We do not know whether J. Lin will play in this game or not. It is so far a 50/50 chance that he will play.
Lakers sit Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Jeremy Lin in Monday's practice http://t.co/gr3VnTof0j
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) October 13, 2014
Jeremy Lin (sprained ankle) didn’t practice today, in favor of treatment. Henry (back), Kelly (hamstring) + Clarkson (calf) did light work.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) October 13, 2014
Also Nash seems was hit by injury bug as well.
Nash said he experienced a "sciatica problem." But said he is OK and didn't want to risk it
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) October 13, 2014
Byron Scott said Jeremy Lin will be game time decision Thurs vs Utah. Lin did not do any work today
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) October 13, 2014
A big question by fans to Coach Scoot is, is the heavy practice sessions partially causing the injuries and sub-par performances in the games against Warriors. Seems like Scott dialed down a liitle bit after 3 pre-season games were in the book now.
Scott said he practiced the Lakers hard in a morning practice before they played the Warriors that night – pushing them mentally/physically
— Eric Pincus (@EricPincus) October 13, 2014
Looks like Byron Scott took Kobe's word on tapering off practice. Lakers planning to let out earlier than usual
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) October 13, 2014
Defense will still be the one and the only focus for the LAL in the coming game against Jazz.
What will Byron Scott be having his guys work on over the next couple days? "Defense, defense, defense."
— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) October 13, 2014
However, Coach Scott might also start to think about the regular rotations for this team in the regular season. So far it seems the chances of Lin starting is getting higher….we will wait and see how it will plays out in the final 5 preseason games.
