Lakers take another step backward, fall under .500 with ‘frustrating’ loss to Nets
1 year, 2 months ago

Lakers take another step backward, fall under .500 with ‘frustrating’ loss to Nets

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — There are bad losses, and then there are bad losses. We gotta compete harder.” The Nets’ second-half performance matched their best defensive second half of the season. As the game spiraled, the Lakers began pressing, trying to score over multiple Nets defenders and missing point-blank attempts that are the team’s offensive strength. “We had some guys that didn’t shoot the ball well tonight, but shot making shouldn’t dictate how you play, how you compete,” Ham said. “I thought us not getting stops affected our energy, personally,” James said when relayed Ham’s comments.

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NBA: Gabe Vincent and Dorian Finney-Smith make history for Lakers against Rockets
1 day, 19 hours ago

NBA: Gabe Vincent and Dorian Finney-Smith make history for Lakers against Rockets

India Today  

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets in a thriller, 104-98, on Monday, March 31, at Crypto. Luka Doncic had a well-rounded game with 20 points, nine assists, and six rebounds, while LeBron James scored 16 points, eight rebounds, and a decisive block in the closing seconds. DFS AND GABE VINCENT TONIGHT DFS: 20 pts | 6/11 3FG Gabe: …

NBA roundup: LeBron James’ buzzer-beater lifts Lakers past Pacers
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6 days, 14 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
6 days, 19 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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6 days, 19 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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1 week, 1 day 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 …

Lakers lose to Magic despite combined 56 points from LeBron, Doncic
1 week, 1 day 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
1 week, 1 day 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 …

LeBron James returns from 7-game injury absence, and nothing else goes right in Lakers’ blowout loss
1 week, 3 days 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
1 week, 3 days 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, 4 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 …

Los Angeles faces Milwaukee, aims for 4th straight win
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1 week, 6 days ago

Los Angeles faces Milwaukee, aims for 4th straight win

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -2.5; over/under is 226 BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will attempt to build upon its three-game win streak with a victory against Milwaukee. Los Angeles is ninth in the NBA giving up only 111.4 points per game while holding opponents to 45.9% shooting. LAST 10 …

Bronny James credits focus on his game for career-best 17 points during loss to Bucks
1 week, 6 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 …

Los Angeles takes on Phoenix, looks to break 4-game slide
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Los Angeles takes on Phoenix, looks to break 4-game slide

Associated Press  

Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles looks to stop its four-game slide when the Lakers play Phoenix. Los Angeles ranks ninth in the league giving up only 111.4 points per game while holding opponents to 45.9% shooting. LAST 10 GAMES: Lakers: 7-3, averaging 111.9 points, 45.4 rebounds, 23.6 assists, 7.8 …

Jamal Murray’s clutch 3-pointer helps Nuggets hold off short-handed Lakers 131-126
2 weeks, 4 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, 4 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 …

Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers lose to Brooklyn Nets
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Brooklyn plays Los Angeles on home skid
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Brooklyn plays Los Angeles on home skid

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Brooklyn Nets New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn hosts Los Angeles looking to stop its four-game home losing streak. Rui Hachimura is scoring 13.3 points per game and averaging 5.2 rebounds for the Lakers. LAST 10 GAMES: Nets: 2-8, averaging 105.2 points, 41.1 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 9.9 steals and 6.1 blocks per game …

Tatum scores 40, Celtics beat Lakers 111-101 after James leaves late with groin injury
3 weeks, 3 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
3 weeks, 3 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 …

Lakers newsletter: LeBron James still shows no signs of dropping from the elite ranks
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Lakers newsletter: LeBron James still shows no signs of dropping from the elite ranks

LA Times  

Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome to the Times Lakers Newsletter, our weekly check-in direct from inside the Lakers’ locker room to inside your email inbox — a road that, I assume, has some of the Los Angeles traffic that’s mildly annoying Luka Doncic. Playing in 11 of the Lakers’ 12 games in February, James averaged 29.3 points, 10.5 …

NBA roundup: Lakers win as LeBron James hits milestone
4 weeks 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 …

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: …

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 …

Are the Lakers legitimate NBA Finals contenders? They’re playing like it
1 month, 1 week ago

Are the Lakers legitimate NBA Finals contenders? They’re playing like it

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Amid all the chaos and disruption of the past month-plus for the Los Angeles Lakers, they have firmly established themselves as among the best teams in the league. Since Jan. 15 — their first win after the Los Angeles wildfires — the Lakers have the league’s best record at 15-4. “I think just playing hard,” Redick said …

Luka Doncic struggles against his old team, but LeBron James’ big fourth lifts Lakers
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Late 3s by Johnson and Russell give the Nets a 99-97 win over the Rockets
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Late 3s by Johnson and Russell give the Nets a 99-97 win over the Rockets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Keon Johnson and D’Angelo Russell made 3-pointers in the final 10 seconds, and the Brooklyn Nets stunned the Houston Rockets 99-97 on Tuesday night for their first home victory in two months. Houston’s Amen Thompson then threw an inbounds pass that skipped past Dillon Brooks, and Evbuomwan tipped it to Russell, who buried a 3 to put …

Lakers rout the Clippers, win their first game after emotional Anthony Davis trade
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Lakers rout the Clippers, win their first game after emotional Anthony Davis trade

LA Times  

Of course the Lakers were excited, a perennial candidate for most valuable player sitting on the end of their bench in Luka Doncic, a 25-year-old offensive maestro now on their roster. “Yeah, I ain’t never seen this one,” James said of the trade that brought Doncic from Dallas for a package built around Anthony Davis. “Any time you can come …

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

Washington faces Los Angeles, seeks to break 15-game slide
2 months ago

Washington faces Los Angeles, seeks to break 15-game slide

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Washington Wizards Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -7.5; over/under is 224.5 BOTTOM LINE: Washington aims to stop its 15-game skid when the Wizards take on Los Angeles. The Wizards’ 12.5 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.9 fewer made shots on average than the 13.4 per game the Lakers allow. …

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 …

NBA roundup: Amen Thompson, Rockets sink Celtics late
2 months ago

NBA roundup: Amen Thompson, Rockets sink Celtics late

The Hindu  

Amen Thompson made a game-winning floater with 1.3 seconds remaining to polish off a career night, lifting the visiting Houston Rockets to a 114-112 victory over the short-handed Boston Celtics on Monday night. LeBron James racked up 22 points, seven rebounds and eight assists for the Lakers, who have won four straight games and six of their past seven. Raptors …

Lakers embarrassed against short-handed 76ers
2 months ago

Lakers embarrassed against short-handed 76ers

LA Times  

Philadelphia’s Eric Gordon goes up for a shot against Jaxson Hayes during the first half. I feel like the other team takes advantage of that.” The Lakers opened the game with energy and intention, quickly leading by nine points. He didn’t play well, but he’s been playing great in the stay-ready games and he’s been playing great in the G. …

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 …

Davis, James lead Lakers to 118-108 victory over Warriors as Curry goes scoreless in second half
2 months, 1 week ago

Davis, James lead Lakers to 118-108 victory over Warriors as Curry goes scoreless in second half

Hindustan Times  

SAN FRANCISCO — Anthony Davis had 36 points and 13 rebounds, LeBron James added 25 points and 12 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 118-108 on Saturday night. The Lakers held Stephen Curry scoreless in the second half as he went 0 for 8 from the field after halftime. Key moment Neither team had led …

Davis, James lead Lakers to 118-108 victory over Warriors as Curry goes scoreless in second half
2 months, 1 week ago

Davis, James lead Lakers to 118-108 victory over Warriors as Curry goes scoreless in second half

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Anthony Davis had 36 points and 13 rebounds, LeBron James added 25 points and 12 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 118-108 on Saturday night. The Lakers held Stephen Curry scoreless in the second half as he went 0 for 8 from the field after halftime. Key moment Neither team had led …

The Sports Report: Lakers look like a title contender in win over Celtics
2 months, 1 week ago

The Sports Report: Lakers look like a title contender in win over Celtics

LA Times  

Jaxson Hayes battles for rebound position against Boston’s Luke Kornet in the second half. Two days after UCLA’s Aday Mara put every inch of his 7-foot-3 frame to excellent use against Wisconsin — making all seven shots in scoring a career-high 22 points, playing lockdown defense, grabbing rebounds and repeatedly getting hacked by overmatched counterparts who had no choice but …

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 …

LeBron has a triple-double 1 day after cheering on Buckeyes in Atlanta. Lakers beat Wizards 111-88
2 months, 1 week ago

LeBron has a triple-double 1 day after cheering on Buckeyes in Atlanta. Lakers beat Wizards 111-88

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had 21 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds one day after flying to Atlanta and back to watch a football game on his day off, and the Los Angeles Lakers sent the Washington Wizards to their 11th consecutive defeat with a 111-88 victory Tuesday night. The top scorer in NBA history showed no ill effects …

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 …

Lakers need to choose a clear path as clocks ticks down on LeBron James era
2 months, 1 week ago

Lakers need to choose a clear path as clocks ticks down on LeBron James era

New York Times  

The Mavericks have traded Luka Doncic to the Lakers in a blockbuster deal including Anthony Davis. LOS ANGELES — With the NBA’s trade deadline fast approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers have 17 days to determine the organization’s direction as the LeBron James-Anthony Davis era winds down. And we have to play close-to-perfect basketball.” After sitting out three trade cycles — …

Lakers and Clippers set to square off for the first of four times this season
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers and Clippers set to square off for the first of four times this season

Hindustan Times  

Once the home city of the Los Angeles Lakers for 32 seasons and six NBA championships, the team returns to Inglewood, Calif., on Sunday, this time as the visitor. The Lakers enter after consecutive victories, the most recent of which was a 102-101 nail-biter over the visiting Brooklyn Nets that came as star Anthony Davis watched from the bench while …

Austin Reaves scores a career-high 38 points as Lakers hold on for 102-101 victory over Nets
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Austin Reaves scores a career-high 38 points as Lakers hold on for 102-101 victory over Nets

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Austin Reaves scored a career-high 38 points, LeBron James had 29 and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Brooklyn Nets 102-101 on Friday night. Russell, traded by the Lakers to the Nets, had 19 points in his first game against his former team while Zaire Williams and Tosan Evbuomwan scored 15 apiece. Lakers: Reaves …

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 …

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 …

Lakers lose to Spurs 126-102 in their 1st game back after wildfire postponements
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers lose to Spurs 126-102 in their 1st game back after wildfire postponements

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Victor Wembanyama had 23 points and eight rebounds, Harrison Barnes scored 10 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Lakers 126-102 on Monday night in Los Angeles’ first game back from two postponements due to the wildfires devastating the area. Anthony Davis had 30 points and 13 rebounds, and …

Jazz take on the Nets on 3-game skid
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jazz take on the Nets on 3-game skid

Associated Press  

Brooklyn Nets vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jazz -3.5; over/under is 214.5 BOTTOM LINE: Utah comes into the matchup against Brooklyn as losers of three straight games. The Jazz’s 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.3 more made shots on average than the 13.5 per game the Nets allow. …

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 …

Mavericks take on the Lakers on 5-game skid
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mavericks take on the Lakers on 5-game skid

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -6.5; over/under is 218.5 BOTTOM LINE: Dallas looks to stop its five-game slide when the Mavericks play Los Angeles. The Lakers average 11.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.0 fewer made shot on average than the 12.9 per game the Mavericks give up. LAST …

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 …

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