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Edwin Garcia

@ecreates88.bsky.social

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I cover the Lakers, Sparks and women’s basketball in general. Here to talk hoops and enjoy some shenanigans

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · Aug 24

It's Mamba Day, so here is a story I did on how Kobe Bryant is still impacting the Lakers. www.silverscreenandroll.com/lakers-analy...

Kobe Bryant’s legacy with Lakers is as strong as ever

With two retired jerseys, multiple statues and murals all over Los Angeles, Kobe Bryant’s legacy is as strong as ever with the Lakers.

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 34m

The Lakers played a back-to-back in the preseason. In the video below, I talked about the positives coming from the Luka-Austin duo, Gabe Vincent being more than a responsible adult, and the relief that Friday is a dress rehearsal for the team.

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 16h

Mychal Thompson on Spectrum: "I should write a song called 'All I Do Is Win.'"

Boy, do I have the DJ Khaled record for him!

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 16h

Correction: They've lost every single third quarter this preseason.

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 17h

The Lakers have been outscored in the third quarter in four of the five preseason games they've played so far. The only time they won the third quarter, they also won the game.

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 17h

I think they are even worse than that.

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 17h

The Lakers have been outscored in the third quarter in four of the five preseason games they've played so far. The only time they won the third quarter, they also won the game.

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 17h

This is very unserious basketball

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 17h

Jaxson Hayes is talking trash to D'Angelo Russell, and Anthony Davis is letting Rui Hachimura know he can lock him down. The Lakers and former Lakers are having fun in Las Vegas.

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 17h

Dalton Knecht 1-6 from the field. He just can't find his shot.

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 17h

That was a fun one!

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 17h

Gabe Vincent is unconscious right now.

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 1d

The Lakers fall 113-104 against the Suns. Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves combined for 50 points. Both scored 25 each. Deandre Ayton had a double double with 10 points and 13 boards. Los Angeles heads to Vegas to take on Dallas tomorrow.

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 1d

Jordan Goodwin rattles a corner three to give the Suns their biggest lead of the night. He literally skipped down the court after his make.

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 1d

AHEM

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 1d

This has now become the Jordan Goodwin revenge game.

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 1d

The Suns lead the Lakers 89-83 after three quarters. At this point, it'll be a game between the E-10 and two-way players. Phoenix sat all their main players, and Los Angeles is unlikely to bring Luka or Austin for this preseason game.

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 1d

This has now become the Jordan Goodwin revenge game.

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 1d

With Austin Reaves now on the bench, it seems all the starters are done tonight, minus Jake LaRavia, who is still on the floor.

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 1d

This Lakers-Suns game is all even at 78. Phoenix has outscored Los Angeles 22-12 in the third quarter so far.

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 1d

Great steal from Austin Reaves. He just slapped it out of Rasheer Fleming's hands as he faced him face-to-face.

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 1d

Austin Reaves is destroying these Suns players.

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 1d

The Lakers lead 66-56 over the Suns at the half. Luka Dončić was magical with 22 points on 60% shooting. Austin Reaves was a monster in his own right with 18 points, shooting 60%. That's 40 points total for the Lakers' backcourt duo in two quarters of play.

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 1d

He also has 17 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and is a +13 in the 14 minutes he's played so far.

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 1d

Luka is complaining to a ref about not getting a call after falling on the ground near the Lakers' bench. He is truly in midseason form.

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 1d

Luka is complaining to a ref about not getting a call after falling on the ground near the Lakers' bench. He is truly in midseason form.

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 1d

They called that FOR AYTON?

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 1d

A Nick Smith Jr. 3-pointer gives the Lakers a nine-point lead. LA is shooting 50% from deep, making seven threes.

Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 1d

Luka is heating up here. He has 14 points on six shot attempts.