The Sports Report: LeBron James and Lakers deliver on Christmas
LA TimesLakers star LeBron James drives to the basket in front of Golden State forward Andrew Wiggins during the second half of the Lakers’ 115-113 win Wednesday. Continue reading here ALSO: For Austin Reaves, making the winning shot for Lakers on Christmas holds special meaning Lakers-Warriors box score NBA scores NBA standings NBA roundup NBA Albert Sanders Jr., NBA executive vice president, stands next to the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy. Continue reading here Sam Farmer’s Week 17 picks NFL scores NFL standings Week 17 clinching scenarios 1908 — Jack Johnson becomes the first black man to win the world heavyweight boxing title, with a 14th-round knockout of Tommy Burns in Sydney, Australia. 1992 — The NHL’s San José Sharks end a 13-game losing streak with a 7-2 win over the Kings, albeit allowing 59 shots, the most in team history; Jeff Hacket makes 57 saves 1999 — Mike Vanderjagt’s 21-yard field goal with four seconds left gives the Indianapolis Colts a 29-28 win over the Cleveland Browns.