Largely beaten by the Mavericks, the Lakers continue to dive West. The franchise suffered another defeat, all while losing a player in the lot: Wenyen Gabriel. It’s a blow, because the interior had gained confidence in recent meetings.
Without a LeBron James still injured in the ankle, and not recovered for the occasion, the Lakers took a spanking against the Mavericks on Tuesday night. We can even call it a humiliation given the final result, and the proof that Frank Vogel’s men are not better. The attack ? In freefall, but that’s nothing compared to the defense, which is totally absent.
The Angelinos have work to do if they want to regain their 10th place in the West, synonymous with play-in. But the Spurs have no intention of slowing down, and we wonder what miracle can happen in the ranks of the Purple and Gold. The disappointments are linked, like the injury of Wenyen Gabriel.
The Lakers’ infirmary continues to fill up
After LeBron, or Anthony Davis, it is Gabriel who joins them, after good games under the jersey of the Lakers. He had 8 points and 7 rebounds in 15 minutes against Dallas before injuring his ankle. He was unable to return to the game, jeopardizing his team’s chances. According to Mike Trudell, it is now “day-to-day”.
It’s a left ankle sprain for Gabriel, who is day-to-day moving forward.
Lakers next play on Thursday in Utah. https://t.co/vZ32ymqYyC
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) March 30, 2022
It’s a sprained ankle for Gabriel, who will be day-to-day from now on. The Lakers play Thursday in Utah.
Facing the Jazz, especially at this time, is certainly not a gift. Moreover, this is not the only bad news of the evening: Kendrick Nunn, injured since the start of the season, will not return according to Chris Haynes. The point guard’s knee is no better, despite an MRI scheduled for later in the week:
Nunn out the entire season per Chris Haynes
— Magic&Worthy (@thatsanicepick) March 29, 2022
Nunn out for the entire season according to Chris Haynes.
The Lakers’ infirmary won’t be empty until the end of the season, which means Frank Vogel will have to make do with the current men. A real complication for this roster, which is still struggling to chain victories. It promises to be very complicated in the days to come.
