NBA Rivalry Week Heats Up January Schedule…
The NBA has rolled out the red carpet for its freshly baked “Rivalry Week,” spotlighting the most dramatic rivalries. And what’s a drama without the Lakers, who have more opponents than a porcupine has quills? With the Lakers’ omnipresence on national TV, it’s no shock they’re the shining stars during this week. Scheduled to face the Clippers, Nuggets, and Mavericks, the Lakers are gearing up like an over-caffeinated squirrel for their longest road trip of the season from January 20 to February 3.
First on the hit list is the Nuggets, who’ve become the Lakers’ arch-nemesis lately by tossing them out of playoffs with the skill of a magician pulling rabbits from hats. Last year, however, the Lakers turned the tables in the regular season, ready to prove they’re as unstoppable as a kitten in a yarn factory. Meanwhile, the matchup against the Clippers is always a ticking time bomb, while facing the Mavericks has been a hoopla since Luka Doncic joined their ranks. The Rivalry Week lineup also boasts electric face-offs like the Thunder against Pacers, and a showdown between Rockets and Spurs. Plus, a grand Pat Riley statue unveiling against the Celtics on February 22 promises to be as epic as a penguin trying to surf!
