The Lakers are taking on the Philadelphia 76ers in Los Angeles tonight. This game will include two teams that combined have lost 102 games this season and both fan bases will likely be glued to their televisions watching this game.
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A loss today, is essentially a victory in regards to the Draft Lottery. Both teams have 17 wins and the Lakers need to stay within the top five to keep their draft pick. If it lands outside the top five, the pick goes to the 76ers, which means this game is even more interesting.
It’s been a tough season for the Lakers, but at the end of the day, it’s just a game. Head coach Byron Scott has had it rough in his rookie coaching season with the Lakers, unfortunately now he has to deal with the pain of losing his mother. According to the Lakers official twitter handle, Scott will miss the next two road games to attend his mother’s funeral:
OFFICIAL: HC Byron Scott will miss the team’s games in OKC & MIN to remain in LA for the funeral of his mother, who passed away last Sunday.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 22, 2015
Scott will still coach tonight against Philadelphia, which is extraordinary considering the situation he is currently dealing with. For some of us, basketball is more than just a sport, but today is a reminder that it is simply just a game.
While most of us would prefer the Lakers lose tonight, it would be a great tribute for Scott to get a win for his mother. The Lakers could lose the rest of the games this season, but the players should win one for their fearless leader who could use any type of positive reinforcement during this difficult moment.