LeBron James’ 40-point game can’t prevent Lakers from getting swept by Nuggets
1 year, 9 months ago

LeBron James’ 40-point game can’t prevent Lakers from getting swept by Nuggets

LA Times  

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic celebrates while LeBron James and Anthony Davis look on after James’ shot to tie the game was blocked in the final seconds of Game 4, sealing a sweep of the Lakers. Denver’s Nikola Jokic hit the game’s biggest shot while two chances for James couldn’t get converted, and the Nuggets advanced to the NBA Finals with a 113-111 win to sweep the Lakers. Lakers forward LeBron James, left, attempts a shot that was blocked by Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon to end Game 4 on Monday night. They’re not missing anything.” Lakers forward LeBron James, right, puts his forearm to the thoat of Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon during a scuffle in Game 4.

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LeBron James still being evaluated for severity of groin injury, Doncic plays in Lakers vs Nets
5 days, 15 hours ago

LeBron James still being evaluated for severity of groin injury, Doncic plays in Lakers vs Nets

The Hindu  

LeBron James is still being evaluated to determine the severity of his groin injury, Lakers coach JJ Redick said Monday. James strained his left groin in the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ 111-101 loss at Boston on Saturday. James said afterward he was not too concerned it would be a long absence, believing it is not as serious as the …

LeBron James has ‘not much concern’ after exiting loss to Celtics with late groin injury
1 week ago

LeBron James has ‘not much concern’ after exiting loss to Celtics with late groin injury

Associated Press  

BOSTON — LeBron James didn’t sound overly concerned after straining his groin in the waning minutes of Los Angeles’ 111-101 loss to Boston on Saturday night. He missed the next 17 games and the injury bothered him for most of the remainder of the season “I’ve been there before and I know what type of injury we’re dealing with.,” James …

LeBron James, streaking Lakers top Timberwolves
2 weeks, 2 days ago

LeBron James, streaking Lakers top Timberwolves

Hindustan Times  

LeBron James scored 33 points and hauled in 17 rebounds and Luka Doncic added 21 points and 13 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers increased their winning streak to four games with a 111-102 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. HT Image Austin Reaves scored 23 points and Jaxson Hayes added 10 as the Lakers improved to 14-3 …

LeBron James powers the Lakers to 4th straight victory, 111-102 over the Timberwolves
2 weeks, 2 days ago

LeBron James powers the Lakers to 4th straight victory, 111-102 over the Timberwolves

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had 33 points and 17 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers won their fourth straight game, holding off the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-102 on Thursday night. The Timberwolves were able to rally back despite All-Star guard Anthony Edwards being ejected with 5:27 remaining in the third quarter after picking up his second technical foul. Takeaways Timberwolves: …

LeBron’s big game helps Lakers fend off collapse in fourth straight win
2 weeks, 3 days ago

LeBron’s big game helps Lakers fend off collapse in fourth straight win

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James tries to block a shot by Minnesota’s Terrence Shannon Jr. in front of Lakers forward Rui Hachimura during the first half of the Lakers’ 111-102 win Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. It was another moment, another play by James for a Lakers team that has suddenly become one of the NBA’s grittiest — a group that fights …

Luka Doncic struggles against his old team, but LeBron James’ big fourth lifts Lakers
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Luka Doncic struggles against his old team, but LeBron James’ big fourth lifts Lakers

LA Times  

Luka Doncic reacts after drawing a foul on a basket in the first half. “Felt like I didn’t know what I was doing.” Following his best game as a Laker when he scored 32 points against Denver, Doncic hunted for rhythm Tuesday against Dallas — a search that was mostly fruitless. “And we don’t win the game if Do’ doesn’t …

Nuggets have a shot at first 10-game win streak under coach Malone, but Lakers stand in the way
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Nuggets have a shot at first 10-game win streak under coach Malone, but Lakers stand in the way

Associated Press  

DENVER — Michael Malone took a pragmatic stance on his team’s current nine-game winning streak. But there’s a lot to clean up.” Should Denver emerge victorious Saturday, it would mark the seventh 10-game win streak in franchise history. “We had a little bit luck with the schedule,” said Jokic, a three-time NBA MVP who’s in the midst of one of …

LeBron James scores 40 points to lead Lakers past Trail Blazers 110-102
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

LeBron James scores 40 points to lead Lakers past Trail Blazers 110-102

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — LeBron James scored 40 points, including eight straight in a fourth-quarter surge, and Austin Reaves had 32 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102 on Thursday night. After an empty possession for Portland, James made a 3-pointer to give the Lakers an 86-81 lead. James then made a fadeaway jumper to cap a …

Hornets stun Lakers 100-97 after Luka struggles and LeBron misses 2 late shots to tie it
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Hornets stun Lakers 100-97 after Luka struggles and LeBron misses 2 late shots to tie it

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Miles Bridges scored 29 points, LaMelo Ball added 27 and the Charlotte Hornets stunned LeBron James and Luka Doncic with a 100-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Doncic had 14 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists in his third game for the Lakers, who bookended the All-Star break with losses to Utah and …

The Sports Report: New-look Lakers struggle in loss to Charlotte
3 weeks, 3 days ago

The Sports Report: New-look Lakers struggle in loss to Charlotte

LA Times  

Charlotte guard Seth Curry gets the handle on a rebound near teammate Jusuf Nurkic in the second half. Tulowitzki, now an assistant coach with the Texas Longhorns, happily obliged — excited to work with a player of Betts’ caliber and, like the rest of the baseball world, also curious to see how the six-time Gold Glove right fielder would fare …

With Luka Doncic out, LeBron James and Austin Reaves lead Lakers past Portland
3 weeks, 3 days ago

With Luka Doncic out, LeBron James and Austin Reaves lead Lakers past Portland

LA Times  

The Lakers are looking for answers when it comes to maximizing their star trio. James and Reaves made the biggest shots, got the biggest stops and, on a night when they didn’t have Luka Doncic, pushed the Lakers to a 110-102 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. “Because I still love the game and I still got a lot to …

Lakers star LeBron James will miss his 21st All-Star Game
1 month ago

Lakers star LeBron James will miss his 21st All-Star Game

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James speaks during a news conference before the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, when he announced a sore foot and ankle will prevent him from playing. LeBron James, set to start in the NBA All-Star Game for the 21st consecutive season, removed himself before the game Sunday, saying foot and ankle soreness wouldn’t allow him to compete. …

Lakers stumble into All-Star break after defensive woes exposed in bad loss to Jazz
1 month ago

Lakers stumble into All-Star break after defensive woes exposed in bad loss to Jazz

LA Times  

Lakers guard Luka Doncic speaks with referee Tre Maddox about a foul in the second quarter. And we weren’t.” One game after Luka Doncic marveled at how connected the Lakers had been playing, and they routed this same Jazz team in his Lakers debut, the team unraveled as the intensity faded, bringing an end to its six-game winning streak. “I …

NBA: Why did LeBron James miss Lakers’ game against Indiana?
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA: Why did LeBron James miss Lakers’ game against Indiana?

The Hindu  

LeBron James missed the Los Angeles Lakers ‘ game against Indiana on Saturday to rest his sore left ankle. The 40-year-old James has been outstanding in recent weeks for the Lakers, who have won four straight and 10 of 12 despite trading center Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic last weekend. Although dealing with regular ankle pain, James hadn’t missed a …

LeBron James will sit out the Lakers’ game against Indiana to rest his sore left ankle
1 month, 1 week ago

LeBron James will sit out the Lakers’ game against Indiana to rest his sore left ankle

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James is sitting out the Los Angeles Lakers ' game against Indiana on Saturday to rest his sore left ankle. “Luka is progressing well, but we’ll make that decision in real time on Monday.” James is averaging 29.0 points, 9.9 assists and 8.4 rebounds over the past seven games. Amid speculation about the Lakers’ ability to …

LeBron James puts on a Broadway-worthy performance after Lakers ditch ‘LakeShow’ uniforms
1 month, 2 weeks ago

LeBron James puts on a Broadway-worthy performance after Lakers ditch ‘LakeShow’ uniforms

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James dunks in front of New York’s Karl-Anthony Towns during the second half of the Lakers’ 128-112 win Saturday at Madison Square Garden. If Madison Square Garden is indeed the NBA’s best stage, like JJ Redick described it, then what the Lakers decided to do before Saturday’s game against the New York Knicks must be considered a …

LeBron helps Lakers build big lead, then Bronny plays whole 4th quarter of 134-96 rout of Wizards
1 month, 2 weeks ago

LeBron helps Lakers build big lead, then Bronny plays whole 4th quarter of 134-96 rout of Wizards

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — LeBron James had 24 points and 11 assists before resting for the final quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 134-96 rout of the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. While James sat out, his son Bronny played the whole fourth quarter and scored a career-high five points — a development that delighted the crowd, even on the road. With …

LeBron James doesn’t take a night off against NBA’s worst team in Lakers win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

LeBron James doesn’t take a night off against NBA’s worst team in Lakers win

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James controls the ball in front of Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly during the Lakers’ 134-96 win Thursday night. LeBron James walked through the hallway outside the Lakers locker room Thursday night and wondered how he was going to be able to mentally engage in the 48 minutes ahead of him. With Anthony Davis back in Los …

Lakers rave about Dorian Finney-Smith and his infectious ‘win-first’ energy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lakers rave about Dorian Finney-Smith and his infectious ‘win-first’ energy

LA Times  

Four days after Dorian Finney-Smith joined the Lakers, JJ Redick mocked something his newest player had said, using the kind of dismissive voice a teenager uses when they repeat something they thought was stupid. One day later, following the Lakers’ win over the Hawks, Redick called his first-half performance “awful.” And last week after the Lakers dominated the Celtics, Redick, …

Lakers play their best basketball of the season in dominant win over rival Celtics
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lakers play their best basketball of the season in dominant win over rival Celtics

LA Times  

Lakers guard Austin Reaves loses the ball in front of Celtics center Luke Kornet, left, in the first half of the Lakers’ win Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. “…I think everybody who got the nod, you know, played well.” Lakers forward Anthony Davis, bottom, battles for loose ball with Celtics forward Jayson Tatum in the second quarter Thursday. “And as much …

Austin Reaves scores career-high 38 as Lakers edge D’Angelo Russell and Nets
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Austin Reaves scores career-high 38 as Lakers edge D’Angelo Russell and Nets

LA Times  

Lakers guard Austin Reaves, right, drives in front of Brooklyn Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe during the first half Friday at Crypto.com Arena. Since trading for D’Angelo Russell and playing him with Austin Reaves, the two guards largely alternated in the spotlight surrounding LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Friday in Russell’s first game back in Los Angeles since being dealt to …

The Sports Report: Lakers respond to JJ Redick’s message with a victory
2 months ago

The Sports Report: Lakers respond to JJ Redick’s message with a victory

LA Times  

Lakers coach JJ Redick follows the game from the bench in the second half. Continue reading here Lakers box score NBA scores NBA standings ‘Bronny doesn’t have to play’: LeBron James glad he does because father-son duo ‘pretty special’ Enjoying this newsletter? Continue reading here Clippers box score NBA scores NBA standings Arellano: ‘When am I gonna come back?’ A …

Brooklyn takes on Denver, aims to stop 3-game slide
2 months, 1 week ago

Brooklyn takes on Denver, aims to stop 3-game slide

Associated Press  

Brooklyn Nets vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn heads into the matchup against Denver after losing three games in a row. The Nuggets average 12.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.6 fewer makes per game than the Nets allow. Cameron Johnson is scoring 19.5 points per game with 4.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists for …

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic sidelined for game against Celtics due to illness
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2 months, 1 week ago

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic sidelined for game against Celtics due to illness

Associated Press  

DENVER — Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic was sidelined for Denver’s clash with Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night because of an illness. “He wasn’t feeling great yesterday, and that has only gotten worse today, which is unfortunate,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said before the game. Malone said it’s difficult to insert another player in Jokic’s place …

After loss to Rockets, LeBron James says Lakers must ‘get uncomfortable’ to be great
2 months, 1 week ago

After loss to Rockets, LeBron James says Lakers must ‘get uncomfortable’ to be great

LA Times  

The curse of the NBA regular season is that it’s a monthslong slog from city to city, from hotel rooms and hostile arenas, with opposing scouting reports bleeding into one another in what can create an unrecognizable blur. “I want to be a great team but it takes some things that maybe get uncomfortable out there,” LeBron James said. “We …

LeBron James breaks another Michael Jordan record in Lakers’ win over Hawks
2 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James breaks another Michael Jordan record in Lakers’ win over Hawks

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James drives toward the basket during the first half of a 119-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday at Crypto.com Arena. James’ 30 points — the final two of which forced Snyder into that late timeout — gave him his 563rd 30-point game, one more than Michael Jordan for the most in NBA history. Lakers forward …

With Anthony Davis out, LeBron James and Max Christie lead Lakers past Portland
2 months, 2 weeks ago

With Anthony Davis out, LeBron James and Max Christie lead Lakers past Portland

LA Times  

Lakers guard Max Christie pulls down a rebound during a 114-106 win over the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night. LeBron James and Max Christie combined to score 66 points, Christie finishing with a career-best 28, in the Lakers’ 114-106 win over the Trail Blazers. “Tonight was a career night for me,” Christie said, “so this is …

Austin Reaves and new-look Lakers are encouraged but can’t beat NBA-best Cavaliers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Austin Reaves and new-look Lakers are encouraged but can’t beat NBA-best Cavaliers

LA Times  

The Lakers were again buried under an avalanche of Cleveland Cavaliers three-pointers, the spacing and the gaps on the court pulling the Lakers’ defense to all corners before it eventually snapped under tension. It was one that hoped a core of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell paired with a new coach could find another gear, another …

Anthony Davis, Lakers spoil interim coach Doug Christie’s Kings debut with 132-122 win
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Anthony Davis, Lakers spoil interim coach Doug Christie’s Kings debut with 132-122 win

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had 36 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 132-122 win over Sacramento on Saturday night in the Kings’ first game under interim coach Doug Christie. LeBron James didn’t play for the Lakers because of illness, but a balanced effort helped make up for his absence, led by Austin Reaves with …

Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves power LeBron-less Lakers past Kings
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves power LeBron-less Lakers past Kings

LA Times  

Lakers star Anthony Davis, center, shoots between Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles, left, and guard Keon Ellis during the Lakers’ 132-122 win Saturday Crypto.com Arena. Sacramento had been thrown into complete chaos, the Lakers taking two-straight from them in their building last week — links in the chain of events that led to the team firing coach Mike Brown on …

LeBron James scores 31 in record 19th Christmas Day game as Lakers hold off Curry, Warriors 115-113
2 months, 2 weeks ago

LeBron James scores 31 in record 19th Christmas Day game as Lakers hold off Curry, Warriors 115-113

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Austin Reaves scored the winning layup with one second left after Stephen Curry tied it on a 31-foot 3-pointer with seven seconds remaining, LeBron James had 31 points and 10 assists playing in his NBA-record 19th Christmas Day game, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Golden State Warriors 115-113 on Wednesday night. Reaves recorded a …

LeBron James defies his age again in thrilling Lakers win over Warriors
2 months, 2 weeks ago

LeBron James defies his age again in thrilling Lakers win over Warriors

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James hugs teammate Austin Reaves after Reaves scored the winning basket in a 115-113 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Lakers guard Austin Reaves celebrates with teammates Rui Hachimura and Max Christie after a 115-113 win over the Warriors on Wednesday night. Ex-Laker Dennis Schroder swished a three after a James block, and Curry hit …

James scores 32, Lakers sweep 2-game set against Kings with 103-99 win
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

James scores 32, Lakers sweep 2-game set against Kings with 103-99 win

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — LeBron James had 32 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 103-99 to sweep a two-game set on Saturday. Trailing 101-99 with 12 seconds left, the Kings had a chance to tie after Anthony Davis missed two free throws but squandered the opportunity after they couldn’t secure the rebound. Kings: Head coach Mike Brown …

LeBron James achieves another NBA record in Lakers’ win over Kings
2 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James achieves another NBA record in Lakers’ win over Kings

LA Times  

Midway through the first quarter Thursday night, LeBron James checked out against the Sacramento Kings, walking to the bench in the city where he played his first NBA regular season minutes more than 21 years ago. “I just think it’s just a commitment to the craft and to the passion and love I have for the game,” James said about …

LeBron James returns to score 18 in Lakers' win vs Grizzlies after missing 2 games with foot injury
3 months ago

LeBron James returns to score 18 in Lakers' win vs Grizzlies after missing 2 games with foot injury

Hindustan Times  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night in a 116-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies after a two-game break. “It's very rare throughout the course of the season where you can take advantage of the schedule, and I was able to do that the past week.” The Lakers described James' time away as …

LeBron James returns to score 18 in Lakers’ win vs Grizzlies after missing 2 games with foot injury
3 months ago

LeBron James returns to score 18 in Lakers’ win vs Grizzlies after missing 2 games with foot injury

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night in a 116-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies after a two-game break. “It’s very rare throughout the course of the season where you can take advantage of the schedule, and I was able to do that the past week.” The Lakers described James’ time away as …

LeBron James returns and Lakers overcome Anthony Davis injury scare in win
3 months ago

LeBron James returns and Lakers overcome Anthony Davis injury scare in win

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James dunks during a 116-110 win over the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. Voices Plaschke: Sinking Lakers franchise must throw LeBron James and Anthony Davis overboard It’s clear the Lakers won’t accomplish anything significant this season, so LeBron James and Anthony Davis should leave the team for a title contender. And it worked out.” Before …

Nuggets rout Clippers 120-98 despite quiet night from Jokic
3 months ago

Nuggets rout Clippers 120-98 despite quiet night from Jokic

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jamal Murray scored a game-high 20 points and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 120-98 on Friday night despite a quiet game from Nikola Jokic. Jokic, who scored 56 and 48 points in the last two games, had a season-low two assists and tied season lows with 16 points and seven rebounds. Takeaways Clippers: In the …

LeBron James upgraded to questionable ahead of Lakers vs. Grizzlies
3 months ago

LeBron James upgraded to questionable ahead of Lakers vs. Grizzlies

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James, who sat out the last two games, could make his return Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Lakers have upgraded LeBron James ahead of Sunday’s game with Memphis, giving clarity to his absence from the team this past week. James, who has been listed as questionable with “left foot injury management,” missed the Lakers’ last two …

Unsure when LeBron James will return, Lakers lose again to Timberwolves
3 months ago

Unsure when LeBron James will return, Lakers lose again to Timberwolves

LA Times  

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle, left, controls the ball in front of Lakers forward Anthony Davis during the first half of the Lakers’ 97-87 loss Friday. The shots wouldn’t fall, the Lakers couldn’t score and, to make matters worse, Davis had turned it over again — the ball simply squirting out of his hands, leading to a Minnesota three. Lakers …

LeBron James won’t play for Lakers against Minnesota on Friday
3 months ago

LeBron James won’t play for Lakers against Minnesota on Friday

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James will not play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night because of foot soreness. LeBron James, who hasn’t been with the Lakers this week because of “personal reasons,” will miss Friday’s game in Minnesota against the Timberwolves. “For us, we have to be cognizant as we play more and more games, just the cumulative effect of …

LeBron James is excused from Lakers’ practice and status for next game is unclear amid foot injury
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3 months ago

LeBron James is excused from Lakers’ practice and status for next game is unclear amid foot injury

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — LeBron James was excused from the Los Angeles Lakers’ practice on Wednesday for personal reasons, coach JJ Redick said. The top scorer in NBA history also was not at the Lakers’ training complex for the first practice during their extended break created by the NBA Cup tournament, but Redick described it as an “excused absence.” Los …

LeBron James misses shot at final buzzer in Lakers’ wild overtime loss to Hawks
3 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James misses shot at final buzzer in Lakers’ wild overtime loss to Hawks

LA Times  

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher, left, collides with Lakers forward LeBron James in the first half of the Lakers’ 134-132 overtime loss Friday night. With the Lakers up one in overtime, Anthony Davis’ pass to LeBron James was too casual, and Dyson Daniels stepped in front for the steal, no defenders between him and a go-ahead basket. James’ last-ditch chance …

LeBron’s jumper is off, and the Lakers are struggling on offense
3 months, 1 week ago

LeBron’s jumper is off, and the Lakers are struggling on offense

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — LeBron James is in quite the shooting slump — especially from long distance. After going 4 for 16 from the floor overall with six of his team’s 20 turnovers for a season-low 10 points against the Timberwolves, James was asked to reflect on the Lakers reaching the quarter mark of their 2024-25 schedule under rookie coach J.J. Redick …

LeBron James barely keeps double-digit scoring streak alive as LA Lakers fall to Minnesota Timberwolves
3 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James barely keeps double-digit scoring streak alive as LA Lakers fall to Minnesota Timberwolves

CNN  

CNN — LeBron James continues to endure one of the worst shooting slumps of his career as the Los Angeles Lakers were easily beaten, 109-80, by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. The four-time NBA champion did, however, just about keep his long-running, league-record, double-digit scoring streak alive, extending it to 1,243 games as he registered 10 points to go with …

Lakers lose to Minnesota in lowest-scoring game of the LeBron era in L.A.
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers lose to Minnesota in lowest-scoring game of the LeBron era in L.A.

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James reacts after missing a shot during a 109-80 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. I just feel off rhythm these last three, four games.” Playing on the second night of back-to-back games, James looked as uncomfortable as ever in a Lakers uniform as he and his team failed over and over at the game’s simplest …

LeBron James goes old school to lead Lakers past the Jazz
3 months, 2 weeks ago

LeBron James goes old school to lead Lakers past the Jazz

LA Times  

LeBron James missed all his three-point shots, but the Lakers managed to win. “So it’s an adjustment.” But with the Lakers missing Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell and the young Jazz defense ripe for some bullying, the Lakers switched up. “But the way we want to play this year is a little bit different and I’m adjusting to it as …

Jokic score 34, Porter adds 24 as Nuggets use strong second half to beat Lakers 127-102
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jokic score 34, Porter adds 24 as Nuggets use strong second half to beat Lakers 127-102

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Nikola Jokic scored 34 points and Michael Porter Jr. added 24 as the Denver Nuggets used a strong second half to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 127-102 on Saturday night. Austin Reaves scored 19 points and LeBron James added 18 for the Lakers, who lost consecutive home games after starting the season 7-0 at home. Denver trailed …

New season, same result: Lakers lose to Nuggets after third-quarter collapse
3 months, 3 weeks ago

New season, same result: Lakers lose to Nuggets after third-quarter collapse

LA Times  

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic puts up a shot in front of Lakers forward Anthony Davis during the first half of the Lakers’ 127-102 loss Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell hits Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther in the face as he grabs a rebound in the first half Saturday. But as Anthony Davis slumped after missing a …

Lakers’ six-game winning streak ends in late collapse to Orlando Magic
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakers’ six-game winning streak ends in late collapse to Orlando Magic

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James dunks over Orlando’s Jonathan Isaac during the second quarter of the Lakers’ 119-118 loss Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. Franz Wagner hit a go-ahead three-pointer with 3.3 seconds left, giving the Orlando Magic a 119-118 win and ending the Lakers’ undefeated start at home. Shooting with a two-point lead and 18.9 seconds left, Davis missed a pair …

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