Game 4 takeaways: Lakers finally met Nuggets’ force with force
11 months ago

Game 4 takeaways: Lakers finally met Nuggets’ force with force

LA Times  

Here are five takeaways from the Lakers’ 119-108 win against Denver in Game 4: Maybe soon but not today The Lakers staved off elimination by playing their most complete game of the playoffs in a wire-to-wire win against the Nuggets. And if it doesn’t work out, move on to the next play and go try to go back at them.” After disastrous second halves in the previous three games, the Lakers were only a minus-2 in the second half Saturday, withstanding every Denver push with consistent and organized offense and just enough defense. And we did that.” The win came as scrutiny about Ham’s future increased significantly with the Lakers’ dropping the first three games to Denver, extending a streak to 11 straight before Saturday’s win. Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell reacts alongside LeBron James during their Game 4 victory over the Nuggets on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. We kept the pace in the game up and I think it played in our favor.” Still room to grow The Lakers, like Denver, still haven’t really had a top-notch shooting night from three.

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NBA roundup: LeBron James’ buzzer-beater lifts Lakers past Pacers
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4 days, 1 hour ago

NBA roundup: LeBron James’ buzzer-beater lifts Lakers past Pacers

The Hindu  

LeBron James tipped in the game-winning layup as time expired, giving the Los Angeles Lakers a 120-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis on Wednesday. James, who didn’t connect on a field goal until the fourth quarter, finished with 13 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists as the Lakers snapped a three-game losing streak. Doncic had 34 points, seven …

Lakers vs Pacers: LeBron James game winner at buzzer lifts Los Angeles
4 days, 7 hours ago

Lakers vs Pacers: LeBron James game winner at buzzer lifts Los Angeles

Al Jazeera  

LeBron James tipped in a buzzer-beating rebound with 0.1 seconds remaining as the Los Angeles Lakers halted their three-game losing streak with a pulsating 120-119 road victory over the Indiana Pacers. James reacted fastest, leaping to palm the ball into the bucket for the winning score and give the Lakers a precious victory in the race for Western Conference playoff …

NBA: LeBron James hits Buzzer-Beater to lead Lakers past Pacers
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4 days, 7 hours ago

NBA: LeBron James hits Buzzer-Beater to lead Lakers past Pacers

India Today  

LeBron James maintained his streak of scoring 10 or more points in a game with a buzzer-beating last-second putback to give the Los Angeles Lakers a nail-biting 120-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Pacers’ late-game decisions questioned Indiana head coach Rick Carlisle opted to substitute Haliburton for defensive specialist Jarace Walker in the final minute. The Lakers …

Lakers have a full roster back on the floor, yet their defense is missing in 3rd straight loss
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6 days, 3 hours ago

Lakers have a full roster back on the floor, yet their defense is missing in 3rd straight loss

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Los Angeles Lakers have their full lineup back on the floor. “I think we should look back to the way we played in that eight-game winning streak,” said Luka Doncic, who led the Lakers with 32 points in the loss. “I think we got a little bit satisfied, and we can’t afford that.” The Lakers’ roster …

NBA: I think we just got a little bit satisfied, says Luka Doncic as Lakers suffer another setback
6 days, 7 hours ago

NBA: I think we just got a little bit satisfied, says Luka Doncic as Lakers suffer another setback

India Today  

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Orlando Magic 118-106 on Monday night, resulting in yet another defeat. The Lakers are having trouble holding onto fourth place in the Western Conference after losing three straight games, despite impressive performances from LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Luka Doncic, who led the team with 32 points, said, “I think we just got …

Lakers can’t find a way to talk through their defensive issues in loss to Magic
1 week ago

Lakers can’t find a way to talk through their defensive issues in loss to Magic

LA Times  

Lakers star Luka Doncic, right, controls the ball in front of Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr., during the first half of the Lakers’ 118-106 loss Monday. “Used to” might be a little harsh since the Lakers have only had a completely healthy team available for two games since Feb. 28. “We gotta get back into the flow and the …

LeBron James returns from injury, but Lakers look lost in blowout loss to Bulls
1 week, 2 days ago

LeBron James returns from injury, but Lakers look lost in blowout loss to Bulls

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James, right, controls the ball next to Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams during the Lakers’ 146-115 loss Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. Back at full strength with James and Rui Hachimura playing for the first time in two weeks, the team looked like a group of strangers, badly beaten 146-115 by a Chicago team 10 games under.500 …

Bronny James credits focus on his game for career-best 17 points during loss to Bucks
1 week, 4 days ago

Bronny James credits focus on his game for career-best 17 points during loss to Bucks

LA Times  

Lakers guard Bronny James controls the ball in front of Milwaukee guard AJ Green during the Lakers’ 118-89 loss Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena. Bronny James on his best game as a pro and how he’s stayed level-headed amidst all the scrutiny and praise pic.twitter.com/Wyt7rljdED — Dan Woike March 21, 2025 The stretch has happened amid increased scrutiny after a …

NBA: It just feels like home, says Luka Dončić on the Lakers after big win over Nuggets
1 week, 4 days ago

NBA: It just feels like home, says Luka Dončić on the Lakers after big win over Nuggets

India Today  

The Los Angeles Lakers and Luka Doncic extended their winning streak with a 120-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, March 19 in the NBA regular game at Crypto.com Arena. After this win, the Lakers secured their ninth consecutive home victory, their longest home winning streak since 2018. Since the start of the game, Doncic set the rhythm for …

Luka Doncic’s hot first quarter sparks Lakers to win over shorthanded Nuggets
1 week, 5 days ago

Luka Doncic’s hot first quarter sparks Lakers to win over shorthanded Nuggets

LA Times  

The streamers eventually would fall Wednesday night. The Lakers handled the Denver Nuggets 120-108, Doncic’s monster first quarter enough to cover up for sluggish, sloppy play that might’ve cost them if Jokic and Murray were on the floor. He makes the right read every time and that’s something that’s invaluable.” While the Lakers earned a 2-2 split with Denver this …

Lakers don’t shy away from ‘naked’ opportunities in blowout win over Spurs
2 weeks ago

Lakers don’t shy away from ‘naked’ opportunities in blowout win over Spurs

LA Times  

If you have been studying the Lakers’ offense microscopically since the team acquired Luka Doncic, if you have looked at the spacing, the movement, the efficiency and the organization rates, there’s only one question you possibly could have after Monday’s 125-109 win over the San Antonio Spurs. “You wide open.” Playing for the fourth time in five days and again …

NBA roundup: Wizards shock Nuggets on late 3-pointer
2 weeks, 1 day ago

NBA roundup: Wizards shock Nuggets on late 3-pointer

The Hindu  

Jordan Poole swished a 35-foot, 3-pointer with 1.8 seconds left to give the visiting Washington Wizards a stunning 126-123 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. Alperen Sengun added 24 points and 15 rebounds, while Fred VanVleet finished with 23 points and seven assists, as Houston won its sixth straight game. Grizzlies 125, Heat 91 Jaren Jackson Jr. scored …

Jamal Murray’s clutch 3-pointer helps Nuggets hold off short-handed Lakers 131-126
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Jamal Murray’s clutch 3-pointer helps Nuggets hold off short-handed Lakers 131-126

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jamal Murray sank a 3-pointer with 5.6 seconds left and Russell Westbrook stole the inbounds pass for a exclamation-point dunk as the Denver Nuggets rebuffed the scrappy, short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 131-126 on Friday night. Austin Reaves scored 37 points and Dalton Knecht added 32 for the Lakers, whose lengthy list of injured players included LeBron James and …

Plucky Lakers nearly beat Nuggets despite Luka Doncic, LeBron James among LA’s sidelined starters
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Plucky Lakers nearly beat Nuggets despite Luka Doncic, LeBron James among LA’s sidelined starters

Associated Press  

DENVER — Luka Doncic sat out the Los Angeles Lakers’ 131-126 loss at Denver on Friday night, cheering on his scrappy, short-handed teammates who nearly pulled off a shocker without four starters. Doncic joined LeBron James on the Lakers’ lengthy list of unavailable players after scoring 45 points a night earlier in a loss at Milwaukee. “I’m proud of the …

Austin Reaves’ 37-point effort not enough as Lakers fall to Denver in wild finish
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Austin Reaves’ 37-point effort not enough as Lakers fall to Denver in wild finish

LA Times  

Lakers guard Austin Reaves drives to the basket during the first half of a 131-126 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Lakers coach JJ Redick lately has repeated a lyric from an old Jay-Z song: “It was all good just a week ago.” Entering Friday’s game against the Denver Nuggets, things were not good for the Lakers. “We …

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

‘Dogfight for playoff seeding’: How the Lakers are preparing for the wars to come
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Dogfight for playoff seeding’: How the Lakers are preparing for the wars to come

LA Times  

Lakers coach JJ Redick, talking to reserve guard Gabe Vincent, on the upcoming stretch of games leading into the postseason: “Our guys recognize we’re in a dogfight for playoff seeding right now.” Lakers players looked around the meeting room Saturday morning, double-checking with one another to make sure that what they thought they just heard was what JJ Redick actually …

NBA roundup: Doncic, LeBron shine as Lakers halt Nuggets’ win streak
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1 month, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Doncic, LeBron shine as Lakers halt Nuggets’ win streak

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic had 32 points and 10 rebounds, LeBron James scored 25 points and the visiting Los Angeles Lakers beat the Nuggets 123-100 on Saturday night to end Denver’s nine-game winning streak. Aaron Gordon scored 24 points, Jamal Murray added 19, Russell Westbrook finished with 17, Michael Porter Jr. scored 13 and Christian Braun contributed 10. Toumani Camara recorded 20 …

Luka Doncic dominates as Lakers finally end eight-game losing streak in Denver
1 month, 1 week ago

Luka Doncic dominates as Lakers finally end eight-game losing streak in Denver

LA Times  

Lakers star Luka Doncic defends against Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook during the Lakers’ 123-100 win Saturday night. And he had it going tonight.” Lakers guard Luka Doncic laughs smiles during Saturday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. “.Next time, he’s going to throw it to me.” The Lakers’ defensive game plan was as impressive as the offensive onslaught, if not …

Nuggets have a shot at first 10-game win streak under coach Malone, but Lakers stand in the way
1 month, 1 week 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 …

The Sports Report: New-look Lakers struggle in loss to Charlotte
1 month, 1 week 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 …

The Lakers are struggling. Can JJ Redick help them find their footing?
1 month, 1 week ago

The Lakers are struggling. Can JJ Redick help them find their footing?

LA Times  

Lakers coach JJ Redick argues with an official after Lakers guard Austin Reaves was ejected from Wednesday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. The Lakers are well practiced in the art of throwing coaches under the proverbial bus, and Redick would be naive to think they won’t do to him what they did to Darvin Ham or Frank Vogel if he …

Fueled by grudge, Jamal Murray scores career-high 55 points in Nuggets’ win over Trail Blazers
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fueled by grudge, Jamal Murray scores career-high 55 points in Nuggets’ win over Trail Blazers

Associated Press  

DENVER — The only thing hotter than Jamal Murray’s jumper on Wednesday night might have been his temper. “They shouldn’t have done that,” Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji said about the trash talk. “When he’s mad, there’s no one in the world that can stop him.” Murray conjured up visions of “Playoff Murray” in Denver’s last game before the All-Star break. …

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

Anthony Davis has a monster game, tallying 42 points and 23 rebounds in Lakers win
2 months ago

Anthony Davis has a monster game, tallying 42 points and 23 rebounds in Lakers win

LA Times  

Lakers forward Anthony Davis, right, controls the ball in front of Charlotte Hornets guard DaQuan Jeffries during the Lakers’ 112-107 win Monday. The Lakers were perfect, Anthony Davis dominating everywhere on the court while the scoreboard ticked up in their favor on nearly every possession. Still, even without any real momentum for the last three quarters, the Lakers managed to …

Lakers play their best basketball of the season in dominant win over rival Celtics
2 months, 1 week 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 …

NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets dominate 76ers
2 months, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets dominate 76ers

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his fourth straight triple-double and the host Denver Nuggets beat the reeling Philadelphia 76ers 144-109 on Tuesday night. Lakers 111, Wizards 88 Anthony Davis recorded 29 points, 16 rebounds, five assists and four blocked shots to help Los Angeles beat visiting Washington. READ | NBA roundup: Pelicans come back …

Lakers get back on track against woeful Washington
2 months, 1 week ago

Lakers get back on track against woeful Washington

LA Times  

LeBron James, who had a triple-double, drives to the basket to score against the Wizards in the second quarter. But with the midway point of the season here Tuesday, the Lakers played the one team in the NBA bad enough to make anyone — even the Lakers — feel like they’ve got it figured out. James, fresh from watching his …

NBA roundup: Nuggets spoil Jimmy Butler’s return to Heat
2 months, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Nuggets spoil Jimmy Butler’s return to Heat

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic posted his league-leading 17th triple-double of the season, bundling 24 points with 12 rebounds and 10 assists in the Denver Nuggets’ 133-113 road win over the Miami Heat on Friday night. Mavericks 106, Thunder 98 Kyrie Irving scored 25 points to lead Dallas to a home win over Oklahoma City, which was missing star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander due to …

Lakers end 3-game skid with win over Heat
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers end 3-game skid with win over Heat

Hindustan Times  

Anthony Davis scored 22 points with 11 rebounds, LeBron James added 22 points with nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers ended a three-game losing streak by rallying for a 117-108 victory Wednesday over the visiting Miami Heat. HT Image Rui Hachimura scored a team-high 23 points, Max Christie had 16 and Austin Reaves added 14 points and 14 assists …

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

NBA Roundup: Lakers lose to Spurs, Clippers beat Heat in return to action
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Roundup: Lakers lose to Spurs, Clippers beat Heat in return to action

The Hindu  

Devin Vassell, Stephon Castle and Victor Wembanyama each scored 23 points as the visiting San Antonio Spurs ended a three-game losing streak with a 126-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday in the return to play for both teams. Clippers 109, Heat 98 Norman Powell scored 29 points while James Harden and Ivica Zubac chalked up double-doubles as …

The Sports Report: Lakers get an unexpected loss in Dallas
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Sports Report: Lakers get an unexpected loss in Dallas

LA Times  

Lakers forward Anthony Davis tries to get past Dallas defenders during the second half. And center Daniel Gafford’s sprained ankle meant another key piece for Dallas would be unavailable for a game Anthony Davis labeled a “must win” after the Lakers lost in Houston on Sunday. Continue reading here ANGEL CITY From Kevin Baxter: Angel City goalkeeper Angelina Anderson was …

Shorthanded Mavericks hand Lakers second straight road loss
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Shorthanded Mavericks hand Lakers second straight road loss

LA Times  

LeBron James protects the ball from Mavericks forward P.J. And center Daniel Gafford’s sprained ankle meant another key piece for Dallas would be unavailable for a game the Lakers’ Anthony Davis labeled a “must win” after they lost in Houston on Sunday. Never seen it before.” Lakers forward Anthony Davis knocks the ball from Mavericks forward P.J. “We just didn’t …

The Sports Report: No Anthony Davis, no problem for Lakers vs. Trail Blazers
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2 months, 4 weeks ago

The Sports Report: No Anthony Davis, no problem for Lakers vs. Trail Blazers

LA Times  

Lakers center Christian Koloko, right, knocks the ball away from Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray during the Lakers’ 114-106 win Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. “It definitely gets loud and rowdy, so it’s a fun environment to play in.” Continue reading here BASKETBALL LeBron James, right, celebrates with his sons Bronny, left, and Bryce after passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become …

With Anthony Davis out, LeBron James and Max Christie lead Lakers past Portland
2 months, 4 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 …

Lakers go all-in on Austin Reaves, hoping he'll become an all-star
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Lakers go all-in on Austin Reaves, hoping he'll become an all-star

LA Times  

The Lakers have placed a wager as massive as LeBron James’ shoulders, and they have placed that wager on a former undrafted guard. The Lakers’ Austin Reaves leaps in the air and passes the ball during a game against the Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. Coach JJ Redick said he spoke to Reaves about “the patience to just make …

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

Jazz face the Nuggets on 3-game skid
3 months ago

Jazz face the Nuggets on 3-game skid

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Monday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah heads into the matchup against Denver after losing three straight games. The Jazz’s 13.9 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.1 fewer made shots on average than the 14.0 per game the Nuggets allow. Jamal Murray is scoring 19.8 points per game and …

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

Jokic has 37, Murray scores 34 and Nuggets beat Pistons, 134-121
3 months ago

Jokic has 37, Murray scores 34 and Nuggets beat Pistons, 134-121

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 37 points, Jamal Murray scored 21 of his 34 points in a decisive third period, and the Denver Nuggets survived Detroit’s fourth-quarter rally to beat the Pistons 134-121 on Saturday night. Michael Porter Jr. finished with 26 points for Denver, which used an 18-4 run to take the lead for good at halftime and then …

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

Lakers beat Warriors 115-113 in James-Curry matchup, Anthony Davis leaves game with ankle sprain
3 months ago

Lakers beat Warriors 115-113 in James-Curry matchup, Anthony Davis leaves game with ankle sprain

New York Times  

The 53rd matchup between LeBron James and Stephen Curry was the latest chapter in their storied rivalry, with James’ Los Angeles Lakers defeating Curry’s Golden State Warriors 115-113 in a classic Christmas Day matchup Wednesday. Without leading scorer Anthony Davis and amid a Curry 3-point flurry, the Lakers leaned on Austin Reaves, whose game-winning layup with 1.0 seconds left capped …

Pistons overcome LeBron’s triple-double, beat Lakers 117-114 to sweep their season series
3 months, 1 week ago

Pistons overcome LeBron’s triple-double, beat Lakers 117-114 to sweep their season series

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Malik Beasley scored 21 points, Cade Cunningham had 20 points and 10 assists, and the Detroit Pistons held off the Los Angeles Lakers 117-114 Monday night to sweep the clubs’ season series. Jaden Ivey scored 18 points for the Pistons, who have beaten Phoenix and Los Angeles on the road to win back-to-back games for the first …

James scores 32, Lakers sweep 2-game set against Kings with 103-99 win
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3 months, 1 week 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 …

Lakers rally late, then hold off Kings for another win
3 months, 1 week ago

Lakers rally late, then hold off Kings for another win

LA Times  

The test was obvious the minute the Lakers got their schedule for the 2024-25 season. Thursday, in their first game against the Kings in Sacramento, Davis was terrific in a game Lakers coach JJ Redick called his “favorite” win of the season. Rui Hachimura’s offensive rebound after Davis missed a pair of free throws with 12.1 seconds left kept the …

Nuggets rout Clippers 120-98 despite quiet night from Jokic
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Unsure when LeBron James will return, Lakers lose again to Timberwolves
3 months, 2 weeks 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 misses shot at final buzzer in Lakers’ wild overtime loss to Hawks
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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