Gabe Vincent finding his rhythm as Lakers enter playoffs


by @sbsun

@sbsun— Vincent, who played just seven regular-season games because of a knee injury, scores nine points and provides key contributions during their 110-106 play-in game victory over the Pelicans.

Silver Screen and Roll—Anthony Davis thinks the Lakers are clicking at the right time entering playoffs. To get into the playoffs, the Lakers had a long stretch where every game felt essential. They responded to that pressure by going 18-8 through March and April to reach the No. 7 vs. No. 8 play-in game. They ultimately took care of business beating the New Orleans Pelicans to earn the seventh seed. After the Lakers' play-in victory, Anthony Davis discussed the quality of play of the team entering the playoffs. "I think we're clicking at the right time," Davis said. "We still have a lot to...

Silver Screen and Roll—Darvin Ham thinks Gabe Vincent's 'experience' and 'championship pedigree' will help Lakers vs. Nuggets. The Lakers and Nuggets rematch feels a lot like déjà vu all over again given how often the two sides have played one another in the last year. Largely speaking, the cores of both teams are the same, particularly the starting lineups. The pieces around those starters, though, have changed. On either side, they could serve as difference makers, including with the Lakers having Gabe Vincent this time around. Despite not being 100%, Vincent, in theory, is someone who could have success against Jamal...

The Boston Globe—Is trust the only issue the Celtics have entering the playoffs?. The Celtics have what it takes to get back to the Finals for the second time in three years, but they will be tested over the next few weeks, and those tests will serve as challenges to their team concept.