Lakers' Dennis Schroder: Makes key plays in starting role
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Schroder chipped in 21 points (8-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals across 37 minutes during Friday's 116-111 win over the Thunder.
Schroder moved into the starting lineup Friday with D'Angelo Russell out due to a hip injury, and the former came up big in a game with significant implications on the Western Conference playoff picture. Schroder finished with his highest point total in two weeks, and he did much of that damage late in the contest, scoring 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter. The veteran point guard is a major part of the Lakers' rotation, even as a reserve, but he could see his fantasy value increase further if Russell needs to miss additional time.
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Lakers' Dennis Schroder: Starting Friday
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Schroder will start at point guard in Friday's game against the Thunder, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Schroder is starting in place of D'Angelo Russell (hip). He has averaged 13.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 5.0 assists across 32.1 minutes in 47 games as a starter this season. In comparison, he averages 11.2 points, 1.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists across 24.3 minutes coming off the bench.
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Lakers' Dennis Schroder: Solid production in loss
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Schroder chipped in 15 points (7-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds and five assists across 30 minutes during Friday's 111-110 loss to the Mavericks.
Despite coming off the bench, Schroder was one of four Lakers to log 30-plus minutes Friday. The veteran point guard finished second on the team in assists and third in scoring while shooting an efficient 7-for-13 from the field. Schroder has continued to produce steadily since returning to a reserve role, averaging 14.2 points, 3.2 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 26.6 minutes over his past five games.
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Lakers' Dennis Schroder: Posts 23 points off bench
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Schroder provided 23 points (8-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, seven assists and four steals across 33 minutes during Friday's 122-112 victory over the Raptors.
Schroder returned to a reserve role Friday with D'Angelo Russell back in action, but that didn't prevent him from putting up a standout stat line. Schroder actually logged two more minutes than Russell in the contest and finished second on the team (behind Russell) in both scoring and assists. For good measure, Schroder made his presence felt on the defensive end, recording a team-high four thefts, tying his best mark of the campaign. It remains to be seen if Russell's return will eventually cut into Schroder's production, but Friday's contest showed that both players can play a major role in the Lakers' game plan.
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Lakers' Dennis Schroder: Moves to bench
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Schroder will move to the bench Friday against Toronto, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
D'Angelo Russell (ankle) is back from a six-game absence, so this move isn't a surprise. With Austin Reaves thriving as the sixth man in Los Angeles, Schroder's fantasy value could take a big hit.
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Lakers' Dennis Schroder: Returning to bench
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Coach Darvin Ham said Thursday that Schroder won't be in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the Raptors, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
D'Angelo Russell will replace Schroder in the starting five Friday after missing the previous six games with an ankle injury. However, Ham mentioned that Schroder will still be in the mix to finish games, meaning he should still receive significant minutes off the bench.
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Lakers' Dennis Schroder: Flirts with double-double
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Schroder ended Tuesday's 112-103 victory over the Grizzlies with 17 points (5-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 35 minutes.
Schroder logged 35 minutes with D'Angelo Russell (ankle) sidelined. Russell is slated to return for Friday's game against the Raptors, and while Schroder will often be the first man off the bench, a slight dip in production should be expected.
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Lakers' Dennis Schroder: Cleared to play
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Schroder (ankle) has been cleared to play Friday against Minnesota, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
No surprises here, with Schroder carrying a probable tag prior to this update. With D'Angelo Russell (ankle) and LeBron James (foot) out, Schroder will likely be a big part of the offense once again and is coming off a 26-point showing against the Thunder on March 1.
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Lakers' Dennis Schroder: Likely to play Friday
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Schroder is listed as probable for Friday's meeting with the Timberwolves due to a left ankle sprain, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.
Schroder tweaked his ankle in Wednesday's game but managed to stay in the game and finish with a team-high 26 points. With the Lakers already shorthanded in the backcourt, fantasy managers should expect Schroder to be back in the starting lineup for a fourth consecutive contest Friday.
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Lakers' Dennis Schroder: Overcomes injury scare to pace team
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Schroder chipped in 26 points (8-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), two rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals across 37 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 123-117 victory over the Thunder.
Schroder appeared to injure his left ankle in the first quarter, but the veteran point guard was able to stay in the game. He had a quiet first half before perking up considerably after halftime, scoring 22 points over the final two periods to finish with a team-high 26. His offense was much-needed in a critical game in the Lakers' push for a playoff spot with each of LeBron James (foot), Anthony Davis (foot) and D'Angelo Russell (ankle) sitting out. This was Schroder's first time hitting the 20-point threshold since he scored 26 against the Warriors on Feb. 11.
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Lakers' Dennis Schroder: Dishes game-high eight assists
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Schroder ended with 16 points (5-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound and eight assists over 35 minutes during Sunday's 111-108 victory over the Mavericks.
Schroder played a solid role for the Lakers in the first half, scoring seven points on 2-of-6 shooting from the field while adding three assists. He chipped in another nine points in the second half, but it was his five assists in the fourth quarter that really stood out in helping Los Angeles complete the improbable comeback on the road. Schroder dished out a game-high eight dimes on the night and knocked down all of his free throws for the second straight game. He's also scored in double figures in three straight, shooting 52.1 percent from the field over that stretch.
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Lakers' Dennis Schroder: Starting Sunday
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Schroder will start Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
With D'Angelo Russell (ankle) out, Schroder will slide back into the starting lineup Sunday. Schroder is averaging 13.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists as a starter this season (41 games).
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Lakers' Dennis Schroder: Scores 10 off bench
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Schroder ended with 10 points (3-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), one rebound and two assists in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 120-102 win over New Orleans.
Schroder tallied just two points as a starter during Monday's loss to the Trail Blazers, and he shifted to the bench for the Lakers' final game before the All-Star break. He had more success from the floor Wednesday despite attempting just four field goals, his third-lowest mark of the season. The 29-year-old had started in 41 of his 44 appearances this year prior to Wednesday's matchup, but he'll likely have more appearances as a reserve now that D'Angelo Russell and Malik Beasley are in the fold.
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Lakers' Dennis Schroder: Not starting Wednesday
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Schroder will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Coach Darvin Ham hinted at switching up the first five Wednesday and will send Schroder to the reserves to be the second unit's primary ball handler. Although he will likely see fewer minutes in the contest, Schroder should be in line for a higher usage rate and more facilitation opportunities.
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Lakers' Dennis Schroder: Pours in 26 points
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Schroder finished Saturday's 109-103 victory over the Warriors with 26 points (7-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 9-11 FT), three rebounds and three assists in 30 minutes.
In the aftermath of the trade deadline, the backcourt tandem of Schroder and D'Angelo Russell figures to be the way forward for the Lakers. Schroder posted his fourth-highest scoring total of the season alongside his new teammate, and with Russell's efficacy as a ball distributor, Schroder's off-the-ball opportunities are likely to increase. Saturday's win erased most doubts about Schroder's usage amid the recent influx of talent.
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Lakers' Dennis Schroder: Shines in loss Thursday
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Schroder racked up 25 points (10-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, 12 assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Thursday's 115-106 loss to Milwaukee.
The Lakers were severely shorthanded Thursday with all of their trade-deadline acquisitions not ready to play and LeBron James out with a sort left ankle. Schroder stepped up to help keep the game competitive, leading Los Angeles in scoring and assists en route to his first double-double of the campaign. It was a nice bounce-back performance for the veteran point guard, as he had averaged just 10.0 points on 34.6 percent shooting from the field over his previous eight games. However, he'll likely move to a bench role as soon as new teammate D'Angelo Russell is ready to suit up, which will likely be Saturday against Golden State.
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Lakers' Dennis Schroder: Can't find shot Monday
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Schroder posted 10 points (2-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds and five assists in 34 minutes during Monday's 121-104 loss to the Nets.
Schroder reached double-digit points for the second straight game Monday, but that was primarily due to his five free-throw makes. The point guard struggled massively from the field, making just two of 15 tries. It was his worst shooting effort in an ugly 10-game stretch during which he has hit just 32.1 percent of his shot attempts while averaging 11.1 points, 4.3 assists, 3.8 boards and 1.1 steals across 33.9 minutes.
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Lakers' Dennis Schroder: Goes for 24 in comeback win
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Schroder produced 24 points (6-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 10-10 FT), eight assists, six rebounds and one steal across 36 minutes during Sunday's 121-112 win over the Trail Blazers.
One of several players who were instrumental in helping the Lakers rally from a 25-point halftime deficit, Schroder delivered his biggest bucket of the night with 3:54 left in the fourth quarter, when he hit his second trey to give Los Angeles a 110-105 lead. He then put the finishing touches on the victory with a pair of free throws with 30 seconds left to make him a perfect 10-for-10 from the charity stripe. Though he's now come through with two straight strong fantasy outings, Schroder's inconsistency remains maddening. Before his big efforts Friday against the Grizzlies and on Sunday, Schroder had averaged 7.3 points, 3.5 assists, 1.5 rebounds, 0.3 steals and 0.3 three-pointers in 32.0 minutes over his prior four outings.
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Lakers' Dennis Schroder: Caps big game with winning hoop
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Schroder logged 19 points (4-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 10-11 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists, one block and three steals across 33 minutes during Friday's 122-121 win over the Grizzlies.
While Schroder didn't shoot well Friday, he was productive across multiple categories, supplementing his 19 points with eight assists, three steals and a season-high eight rebounds. The veteran point guard's biggest bucket came with under 10 seconds remaining, when he stripped Desmond Bane near midcourt and drove the ball to the hoop for an and-one that gave the Lakers a two-point lead. Schroder had been struggling coming into the contest, so this was a nice bounce-back performance that could get him back on track. Over his previous four contests, he had averaged just 7.3 points on 29.7 percent shooting over 32.0 minutes.
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Lakers' Dennis Schroder: Does little in loss
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Schroder ended Sunday's 113-112 loss to Philadelphia with eight points (3-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three assists over 31 minutes.
Schroder gave way quickly to Russell Westbrook in Sunday's loss. The veteran guard was expected to have more of an impact during Patrick Beverley's (illness) absence, but Schroder's production has actually regressed significantly over the past two games. After seven consecutive games with double-digit scoring, he's only mustered a total of 15 points over his past two contests.
