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Many thought prior to the start of the season that by the time this part of the playoffs came around, that the Los Angeles Lakers would be one of the teams looking to close out their first round series quickly in order to take that next step in their championship run. That stark reality is that this Lakers team never came close to being one of those championship contending teams this season and will be taken out by one that is, the San Antonio Spurs, at some point in this series. The Los Angeles Lakers will play today at Staples Center in hopes of extending the series for nothing more than professional pride.
Game info:
San Antonio Spurs lead series 3-0 over the Los Angeles Lakers
Sunday, 4/28/13
Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA
Time: 4:00 pm Pacific Time / 7:00 pm Eastern Time
National TV: TNT Local TV: TWC Sportsnet, TWC Deportes
Line: Lakers +11
Three things to look for in tonight’s Game 3 from the Lakers:
Injuries:
The Lakers were hobbling coming in to the playoffs and tried to keep the roster together with pain blocking injections, tight wraps and heart. The patchwork effort has come completely undone for the Lakers and they will be without 5 players. Kobe Bryant (achilles), Steve Blake (hamstring), Steve Nash (hamstring and hip), Jodie Meeks (ankle) and now Metta World Peace will be all out for today’s game with injuries. Andrew Goudelock and Darius Morris will get the start again in the Lakers back court. Both Goudelock and Morris played well offensively on Friday, combining for 44 points.
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