Game #12 – November 15, 2019
	99	-	97
Staples Center – Los Angeles, CA

Team Leaders Lakers

Points – James 29, Davis 17, Caldwell-Pope 16

Rebounds – Howard 7, McGee 7, 2 Players Tied With 5

Assists – James 11, Rondo 4, Caruso 3

Team Leaders Kings

Points – Hield 21, Bogdanovic 18, Holmes 17

Rebounds – Barnes 8, Hield 8, Holmes 8

Assists – Barnes 6, Bogdanovic 5, Joseph 5

Lakers vs. Kings – Box Score 11.15.19

Game #22 – November 30, 2018
	114	-	103
Staples Center – Los Angeles, CA

Team Leaders Lakers

Points – James 28, Ingram 19, Kuzma 15

Rebounds – Chandler 12, Kuzma 12, McGee 7

Assists – Kuzma 6, 3 Players Tied With 4

Team Leaders Mavericks

Points – Barnes 29, Powell 17, Smith Jr. 13

Rebounds – Jordan 12, Powell 7, Doncic 6

Assists – Doncic 5, 3 Players Tied With 3

Lakers vs. Mavericks – Box Score 11.30.18

Game #8 – October 31, 2018
	114	-	113
Staples Center – Los Angeles, CA

Team Leaders Lakers

Points – James 29, Kuzma 18, Ingram 17

Rebounds – McGee 15, Kuzma 8, James 5

Assists – Ball 7, James 6, 2 Players Tied With 3

Team Leaders Mavericks

Points – Matthews 21, Barnes 19, Barea 15

Rebounds – Jordan 12, Powell 8, 2 Players Tied With 5

Assists – Barea 10, Doncic 7, Smith Jr. 3

Lakers vs. Mavericks – Box Score 10.31.18

Game #4 – November 1, 2014
	104	-	127
Oracle Arena – Oakland, CA

Team Leaders Lakers

Points – Bryant 28, Hill 23, Johnson 15

Rebounds – Bryant 6, Davis 6, Hill 5

Assists – Lin 6, Price 6, Hill 4

Team Leaders Warriors

Points – Thompson 41, Curry 31, Barnes 15

Rebounds – Bogut 10, 3 Players with 5

Assists – Curry 10, Iguodala 6, 3 Players with 3

Lakers @ Warriors – Box Score 11.01.14

When reading about Matt Barnes, you often find the terms “defense”, “toughness”, and “outside shooting”.  He describes himself as a football player playing basketball.  After playing at UCLA, he was drafted by Memphis in a pick from Orlando, then his rights were traded to Cleveland.  I don’t find that at all confusing.  Really.  The Lakers will be his 8th team in his 8th season in the pros.  This 6’7″ 30 year old small forward will primarily serve as back-up to Ron Artest, although he could also get some spot minutes at shooting guard.  Like the signing of Theo Ratliff, Matt Barnes will be able to provide some defense off the bench.  Barnes averaged 9 points and 5.5 rebounds in 81 games last year.  He was arrested September 8th on charges of felony domestic violence and for preventing his fiancee Gloria Govan from talking to 911 operators.  He posted a $50,000 bail and was released.  Govan made a statement a few days after his arrest saying that the charges are false.  Sacramento County prosecutors will decide October 18 whether they will press charges.  It is possible that the league or team may decide to suspend him for a couple of games, even if no charges are filed.  Although that would make me question the presumption of innocence that is supposedly the foundation of our legal system.  Fortunately, the Lakers have experience dealing with legal troubles during the season, and should be able to maintain focus.  And small forward is a position where the Lakers have depth.  Barnes said all the right things in his press conference, that he was happy to be with the Lakers and it was a dream come true.  He is hungry for a championship and will contribute coming off the bench in whatever capacity the team says is necessary.  Having veterans on the time still looking for their first ring is a good safeguard against complacency setting in.  I consider this free agent acquisition a major upgrade, and one of the reasons the bench is much better than it was last season.  Lakers Three-Peat!