For Lakers and Darvin Ham, another blown lead to Nuggets leaves more questions than answers about future
11 months ago

For Lakers and Darvin Ham, another blown lead to Nuggets leaves more questions than answers about future

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — As LeBron James took off from the dotted circle and dunked, the crowd roared at decibels that hadn’t been heard at Crypto.com Arena this season. “Got to figure out a way to get one on Saturday to stay alive.” It’s unclear if that’s possible for these Lakers, though. They had guys step up and make plays.” Before the series, James said the Lakers needed to play “mistake-free basketball” to have a shot against the Nuggets. “You’re supposed to have anxiety and pressure — or feel the pressure,” James said. “It’s one game at a time, at this point,” he said.

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NBA roundup: LeBron James’ buzzer-beater lifts Lakers past Pacers
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2 days, 12 hours 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
2 days, 18 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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2 days, 18 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 lose to Magic despite combined 56 points from LeBron, Doncic
4 days, 18 hours ago

Lakers lose to Magic despite combined 56 points from LeBron, Doncic

Al Jazeera  

The LA Lakers’ chances of securing a top-two Western Conference playoff spot took another hit with a loss in Orlando. The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another setback in their NBA playoff push, falling 118-106 to the Orlando Magic, who notched their first home victory since February. The defeat follows the Lakers’ blowout loss to the Chicago Bulls in James’s first …

NBA: I think we just got a little bit satisfied, says Luka Doncic as Lakers suffer another setback
4 days, 18 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 …

NBA roundup: Bulls rout Lakers in LeBron James’ return
6 days, 11 hours ago

NBA roundup: Bulls rout Lakers in LeBron James’ return

The Hindu  

Coby White, Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey led the hot-shooting Chicago Bulls to a 146-115 win over the host Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, spoiling the returns of LeBron James and Rui Hachimura. Pacers 108, Nets 103 Tyrese Haliburton returned to the Indiana lineup from a three-game absence to put up 16 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds, and …

LeBron James returns from 7-game injury absence, and nothing else goes right in Lakers’ blowout loss
6 days, 16 hours ago

LeBron James returns from 7-game injury absence, and nothing else goes right in Lakers’ blowout loss

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James returned from a two-week injury absence Saturday night, looking rested and ready to lead the Los Angeles Lakers down the stretch toward the postseason. “We’ve got to play better basketball than we did tonight, and what we did on our last road trip,” James said before the Lakers headed out on a four-game trip beginning …

NBA: LA Lakers trounced on LeBron’s return as Bucks rally to beat Kings
6 days, 18 hours ago

NBA: LA Lakers trounced on LeBron’s return as Bucks rally to beat Kings

Al Jazeera  

LeBron James scored 17 points but Chicago Bulls’ Coby White led the scoring with 36 points in his side’s 146-115 win. The Chicago Bulls stunned the Los Angeles Lakers 146-115, spoiling superstar LeBron James’s return from a two-week absence with a groin injury. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer James delivered 17 points, six rebounds and four assists in his 31 …

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

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Lakers handle Nuggets
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1 week, 2 days ago

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Lakers handle Nuggets

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic scored 21 of his 31 points in the first quarter, Austin Reaves added 22 total and the Los Angeles Lakers turned a fast start into a 120-108 home victory over the short-handed Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. Duop Reath had 13 points and nine rebounds off the bench for Portland, which is two games behind the Phoenix Suns and …

Luka Doncic scores 31 after a big 1st quarter, and the Lakers rout the depleted Nuggets 120-108
1 week, 2 days ago

Luka Doncic scores 31 after a big 1st quarter, and the Lakers rout the depleted Nuggets 120-108

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic had 31 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in just three quarters of work, and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Denver Nuggets 120-108 on Wednesday night in a matchup of injury-depleted Western Conference contenders. Austin Reaves had 22 points and eight assists for the Lakers, who have won nine consecutive home games and three …

NBA: It just feels like home, says Luka Dončić on the Lakers after big win over Nuggets
1 week, 2 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 helps Lakers win against Jokic-less Nuggets in Los Angeles
1 week, 2 days ago

Luka Doncic helps Lakers win against Jokic-less Nuggets in Los Angeles

Al Jazeera  

Luka Doncic scored 21 of his 31 points in the first quarter, Austin Reaves added 22, and the Los Angeles Lakers turned a fast start into a 120-108 home victory over the short-handed Denver Nuggets. Dorian Finney-Smith scored 14 points, and Gabe Vincent and Dalton Knecht each added 12 as the Lakers earned their third straight win and ninth consecutive …

NBA roundup: No Stephen Curry, but Warriors stop Bucks
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1 week, 3 days ago

NBA roundup: No Stephen Curry, but Warriors stop Bucks

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler III scored a game-high 24 points, Brandin Podziemski returned from an injury to hit two key late 3-pointers and the host Golden State Warriors, playing without Stephen Curry, held off the Milwaukee Bucks 104-93 on Tuesday night. Clippers 132, Cavaliers 119 Ivica Zubac scored 28 points and grabbed 20 rebounds, Kawhi Leonard added 33 points and Los Angeles …

Luka Doncic’s hot first quarter sparks Lakers to win over shorthanded Nuggets
1 week, 3 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 …

NBA roundup: Wizards shock Nuggets on late 3-pointer
1 week, 6 days 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 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 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 …

Anthony Edwards scores 29 points and Julius Randle adds 25 as Timberwolves rout Nuggets 115-95
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Anthony Edwards scores 29 points and Julius Randle adds 25 as Timberwolves rout Nuggets 115-95

Associated Press  

DENVER — Anthony Edwards scored 29 points, Julius Randle added 25 and the Minnesota Timberwolves extended their winning streak to six games by routing the Denver Nuggets 115-95 on Wednesday night. Rudy Gobert finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who improved to 3-0 against the Nuggets this season. Donte DiVincenzo had 10 points as Minnesota’s bench …

Jokic has 35 points and 18 rebounds to lead Nuggets past West-leading Thunder 140-127
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Jokic has 35 points and 18 rebounds to lead Nuggets past West-leading Thunder 140-127

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 18 rebounds and eight assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 140-127 on Monday night. Jamal Murray scored 34 points for the Nuggets, who lost 127-103 in Oklahoma City on Sunday. Lu Dort had a season-high 26 points and made eight 3-pointers and Isaiah Hartenstein scored 20 points for …

Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers lose to Brooklyn Nets
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers lose to Brooklyn Nets

Al Jazeera  

The Brooklyn Nets ended their seven-game losing streak with an upset victory against the undermanned Los Angeles Lakers. With an injured LeBron James sidelined for Los Angeles, Cameron Johnson scored 18 points, including a clutch foul-line jumper over Luka Doncic with 59.6 seconds remaining as the Brooklyn Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak by holding on for a 111-108 victory …

Tatum scores 40, Celtics beat Lakers 111-101 after James leaves late with groin injury
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Tatum scores 40, Celtics beat Lakers 111-101 after James leaves late with groin injury

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night. James finished with 22 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists before exiting midway through the fourth quarter as the Lakers had their eight-game Los Angeles win streak. Luka Doncic …

LeBron James exits with injury in Lakers’ loss to Celtics
2 weeks, 6 days ago

LeBron James exits with injury in Lakers’ loss to Celtics

Al Jazeera  

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James left the game with a groin injury in a 10-point loss against the Boston Celtics. Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists, helping the Boston Celtics defeat the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 in a game where LeBron James exited the contest with an injury. Jaylen Brown added 31 points and …

NBA roundup: Denver Nuggets’ Jokic goes for 31-22-21 in overtime win over Phoenix Suns
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3 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Denver Nuggets’ Jokic goes for 31-22-21 in overtime win over Phoenix Suns

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic produced 31 points, a career-high 22 assists and 21 rebounds as the host Denver Nuggets rallied after losing a 21-point lead to beat the Phoenix Suns 149-141 in overtime on Friday. Evan Mobley provided 19 points and 10 rebounds, De’Andre Hunter had 15 points off the bench and Jarrett Allen provided 14 points and 11 boards for the …

Nikola Jokic has 31 points, 22 assists and 21 rebounds in Nuggets’ 149-141 OT win over Suns
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3 weeks ago

Nikola Jokic has 31 points, 22 assists and 21 rebounds in Nuggets’ 149-141 OT win over Suns

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 31 points, 21 rebounds and a career-high 22 assists and the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Phoenix Suns 149-141 in overtime Friday night after losing a 21-point lead. Jokic became the first NBA player with a triple-double of at least 30 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists. They went ahead 122-120 in the final minute, but …

At beginning of tough stretch, Lakers show grit with overtime victory over Knicks
3 weeks, 1 day ago

At beginning of tough stretch, Lakers show grit with overtime victory over Knicks

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — It is fitting that in a town built on movies and television, JJ Redick likes to use a popular directing term to refer to different moments in his first season as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Los Angeles began a stretch of five games against some of the top teams in the NBA with a 113-109 …

Doncic and James propel Lakers to 113-109 overtime victory over Knicks for 8th straight win
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Doncic and James propel Lakers to 113-109 overtime victory over Knicks for 8th straight win

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic scored 32 points, LeBron James added 31 and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to eight games by overcoming a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter and defeating the New York Knicks 113-109 in overtime Thursday night. James scored the Lakers’ final four points, all at the foul line, and finished with 12 …

Jokic has 22 points, 14 rebounds, Nuggets beat Kings, 116-110
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Jokic has 22 points, 14 rebounds, Nuggets beat Kings, 116-110

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Russell Westbrook scored 25 points, and the Denver Nuggets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings 116-110 on Wednesday night. DeMar DeRozan scored 18 of his 35 points in the third quarter to give Sacramento a 93-84 lead heading into the fourth, but Westbrook gave the Nuggets …

NBA roundup: Lakers win as LeBron James hits milestone
3 weeks, 3 days ago

NBA roundup: Lakers win as LeBron James hits milestone

The Hindu  

LeBron James scored 34 points on a milestone night and Luka Doncic added 30 points and 15 assists as Los Angeles Lakers celebrated with a 136-115 victory over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. Jaxson Hayes scored 19 points and pulled down 10 rebounds as Los Angeles won its seventh consecutive game despite playing the past three without Rui …

Luka Doncic, LeBron James are dominant as Lakers extend win streak to seven
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Luka Doncic, LeBron James are dominant as Lakers extend win streak to seven

LA Times  

Since the Lakers listlessly began their post-All-Star break stretch with a disappointing loss against Charlotte, they’ve played seven times. Energy and complacency were never issues for them Tuesday, not with Luka Doncic skipping after made threes and posing after no-look passes, not with James making history and then making big play after big play and not with the Lakers, once …

Luka scores 29 points and LeBron adds 17 in the Lakers’ 2nd straight win over the Clippers, 108-102
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Luka scores 29 points and LeBron adds 17 in the Lakers’ 2nd straight win over the Clippers, 108-102

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic had 29 points and nine assists, LeBron James added 17 points and the Los Angeles Lakers hung on to beat the Los Angeles Clippers for the second time in three days, 108-102 on Sunday night. Rookie Dalton Knecht scored 19 points for the Lakers, who won their sixth straight game despite playing without injured starters …

Luka shines with 29 points as Lakers secure 2nd straight win over Clippers
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Luka shines with 29 points as Lakers secure 2nd straight win over Clippers

India Today  

Luka Doncic had 29 points and nine assists, LeBron James added 17 points and the Los Angeles Lakers hung on to beat the Los Angeles Clippers for the second time in three days, 108-102 on Sunday night. Rookie Dalton Knecht scored 19 points for the Lakers, who won their sixth straight game despite playing without injured starters Austin Reaves and …

Celtics hold onto lead this time, fending off Nuggets for 110-103 win
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Celtics hold onto lead this time, fending off Nuggets for 110-103 win

New York Times  

BOSTON — The TD Garden crowd went silent early in the fourth quarter Sunday afternoon, worried the hometown Celtics would blow another significant lead. After Jaylen Brown missed a short jumper with the Celtics ahead by three points during the final minute, Derrick White tracked down the offensive rebound to convert a floater that gave his team a bit of …

Jokic has a triple-double to help Denver snap Detroit’s 8-game winning streak, 134-119
4 weeks ago

Jokic has a triple-double to help Denver snap Detroit’s 8-game winning streak, 134-119

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists, Jamal Murray scored 31 points, and the Denver Nuggets ended the Detroit Pistons’ eight-game winning streak with a 134-119 win on Friday night. Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points and Christian Braun matched Jokic with 23 for Denver, which has won 11 of its last 13 games. The …

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

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks win duel with Nikola Jokic, Nuggets
1 month ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks win duel with Nikola Jokic, Nuggets

Hindustan Times  

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points, grabbed 19 rebounds and dished seven assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 121-112 win over the visiting Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Nikola Jokic compiled 32 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists for the Nuggets, who have lost two of the past three since winning nine straight. Jokic added just two points in …

Shaedon Sharpe’s eye-popping dunk caps a career night as the Trail Blazers beat the Wizards 129-121
1 month ago

Shaedon Sharpe’s eye-popping dunk caps a career night as the Trail Blazers beat the Wizards 129-121

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Shaedon Sharpe threw down a vicious one-handed slam that was immediately hailed as one of the best dunks of the season, part of a career-best 36-point performance that carried the Portland Trail Blazers to a 129-121 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. Sharpe shot 13 of 26 from the floor and and converted all four of …

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 …

Denver takes road win streak into matchup with Milwaukee
1 month ago

Denver takes road win streak into matchup with Milwaukee

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver will try to keep its four-game road win streak intact when the Nuggets take on Milwaukee. The Bucks score 113.9 points per game, 2.1 fewer points than the 116.0 the Nuggets allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Bucks: 6-4, averaging 110.4 points, 42.4 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 7.3 steals and …

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 …

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

LeBron James scores 40 points to lead Lakers past Trail Blazers 110-102
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1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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
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 …

With Luka Doncic out, LeBron James and Austin Reaves lead Lakers past Portland
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Luka Doncic struggles as lackluster Lakers lose to Charlotte to start second half
1 month, 1 week ago

Luka Doncic struggles as lackluster Lakers lose to Charlotte to start second half

LA Times  

JJ Redick, renewed by the All-Star break, bounded through the halls of the Lakers’ arena Wednesday like a rested golden retriever. “I think we played, I don’t even know, 39 to 44 minutes of pretty poor offense,” Redick said after the game. The reason I’m not going to read too much into that is because I think our guys competed …

Jamal Murray scores career-high 55 points, Nuggets beat Trail Blazers 132-121 for 8th straight win
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jamal Murray scores career-high 55 points, Nuggets beat Trail Blazers 132-121 for 8th straight win

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jamal Murray scored a career-high 55 points, Nikola Jokic had his 25th triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 132-121 on Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory. It’s the third-most points in franchise history, trailing only David Thompson’s 73-point game on April 9, 1978, and Jokic’s 56-point effort Dec. 7. Denver …

Jamal Murray drops career-high 55 points as Nuggets extend winning streak
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jamal Murray drops career-high 55 points as Nuggets extend winning streak

India Today  

Jamal Murray delivered a career-best performance, scoring 55 points against the Portland Trail Blazers, as the Denver Nuggets secured a 132-121 victory, marking their eighth consecutive win. Murray and Jokić made history as just the fourth duo in NBA history to each score 55 points in a single season, according to ESPN Research. Following the game, Nuggets head coach Michael …

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