Luka Doncic scores 31 after a big 1st quarter, and the Lakers rout the depleted Nuggets 120-108
6 days, 2 hours 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 straight since finishing their 0-4 road trip last Friday with a loss at Denver. The Lakers scored a season-high 46 points in the first quarter led by Doncic, who scorched Denver for 21 points in his highest-scoring quarter of the season. Los Angeles led by 28 after three quarters, allowing Doncic to get extra rest amid five home games in seven days.

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

Boston plays Sacramento, looks for 5th straight road win
2 days, 1 hour ago

Boston plays Sacramento, looks for 5th straight road win

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Sacramento Kings Sacramento, California; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -3.5; over/under is 225 BOTTOM LINE: Boston hits the road against Sacramento aiming to continue its four-game road winning streak. The Celtics average 17.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.2 more made shots on average than the 14.6 per game the Kings give up. …

Celtics extend their winning streak to 5 games with a 129-116 win over Trail Blazers
2 days, 6 hours ago

Celtics extend their winning streak to 5 games with a 129-116 win over Trail Blazers

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Jayson Tatum had 30 points, nine assists and nine rebounds and the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to five games with a 129-116 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Sam Hauser shot 8 for 10 from long distance and scored 24 points, and Derrick White added 17 points and eight assists for Boston, which …

Orlando plays Los Angeles, looks to break home skid
3 days, 1 hour ago

Orlando plays Los Angeles, looks to break home skid

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Orlando Magic Orlando, Florida; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Orlando takes on Los Angeles looking to end its six-game home losing streak. Los Angeles is eighth in the Western Conference with 15.8 fast break points per game led by LeBron James averaging 4.9. LAST 10 GAMES: Magic: 4-6, averaging 109.3 points, 39.2 rebounds, 21.7 assists, …

LeBron James returns from 7-game injury absence, and nothing else goes right in Lakers’ blowout loss
3 days, 5 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
3 days, 7 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 …

Lakers play the Bulls on 3-game win streak
5 days, 1 hour ago

Lakers play the Bulls on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles heads into a matchup with Chicago as winners of three games in a row. Chicago is third in the league scoring 17.8 fast break points per game led by Coby White averaging 4.0. TOP PERFORMERS: Gabe Vincent is scoring 6.2 points per game and …

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves join LeBron James on the sideline with injuries when Lakers host Bucks
5 days, 10 hours ago

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves join LeBron James on the sideline with injuries when Lakers host Bucks

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are sitting out with sprained right ankles when the Lakers host the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night in Los Angeles’ sixth game in eight days. The Lakers announced the decision to rest Doncic and Reaves alongside fellow injured starters LeBron James and Rui Hachimura about six hours before tipoff against the Bucks. …

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Lakers handle Nuggets
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5 days, 23 hours 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 …

Los Angeles faces Milwaukee, aims for 4th straight win
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6 days, 1 hour 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 …

Boston plays Utah on 3-game win streak
6 days, 1 hour ago

Boston plays Utah on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Boston looks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Celtics take on Utah. The Celtics average 116.4 points per game, 3.4 fewer than the 119.8 the Jazz give up to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Jazz: 1-9, averaging 112.7 points, 47.6 rebounds, 23.5 assists, 6.5 …

NBA: It just feels like home, says Luka Dončić on the Lakers after big win over Nuggets
6 days, 7 hours 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
6 days, 7 hours 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 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 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: Aaron Gordon leads short-handed Nuggets past Warriors
1 week ago

NBA roundup: Aaron Gordon leads short-handed Nuggets past Warriors

The Hindu  

Aaron Gordon scored a season-high 38 points, Russell Westbrook recorded a triple-double and the Denver Nuggets, playing without Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, stunned the Golden State Warriors 114-105 in San Francisco on Monday. Stephon Castle scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds and Devin Vassell had 17 points and eight boards for the Spurs, who lost for the fifth …

Reaves scores 30 points, Doncic just misses triple-double in Lakers’ 125-109 win over Spurs
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1 week, 1 day ago

Reaves scores 30 points, Doncic just misses triple-double in Lakers’ 125-109 win over Spurs

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Austin Reaves scored 30 points and Luka Doncic had 21 points, 14 assists and nine rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 125-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. Dorian Finney-Smith added 15 points while hitting four 3-pointers for the Lakers, who extended their home winning streak to eight games with back-to-back victories over Phoenix …

NBA: Unbelievable Austin Reaves went undrafted says Luka Doncic stunned by his scoring streak
1 week, 1 day ago

NBA: Unbelievable Austin Reaves went undrafted says Luka Doncic stunned by his scoring streak

India Today  

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves called himself out for a poor performance at the NBA regular game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 10. Lakers teammate Luka Doncic was left stunned by Reaves’ 30-point score in his fourth game in five days, particularly given his unconventional path to the NBA. For him to go undrafted is unbelievable” - Luka …

Lakers don’t shy away from ‘naked’ opportunities in blowout win over Spurs
1 week, 2 days 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 …

Luka Doncic scores 33, Lakers snap their 4-game skid with a 107-96 win over the Suns
1 week, 2 days ago

Luka Doncic scores 33, Lakers snap their 4-game skid with a 107-96 win over the Suns

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic had 33 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their four-game losing streak with a 107-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Austin Reaves scored 28 points and Jaxson Hayes matched his season high with 19 for the Lakers, who returned from an 0-4 road trip to extend their …

Jalen Green scores 28 and the Rockets down the Bulls 117-114
1 week, 3 days ago

Jalen Green scores 28 and the Rockets down the Bulls 117-114

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Jalen Green scored 28 points and the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to six straight games with a 117-114 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. The Rockets took the lead for good with 5:52 remaining in the fourth quarter on a 3-pointer from Green to make it a 100-98 game. The Rockets improved to 25-10 …

How to watch Suns at Lakers: Luka Dončić faces Kevin Durant in Los Angeles
1 week, 3 days ago

How to watch Suns at Lakers: Luka Dončić faces Kevin Durant in Los Angeles

New York Times  

The Los Angeles Lakers have hit a lull in the absence of LeBron James and Rui Hachimura. If nothing else, the stars are out on Sunday afternoon, with Luka Dončić, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker sharing a floor in LA. How to watch Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers Venue: Crypto.com Arena — Los Angeles Crypto.com Arena — Los Angeles …

Luka Doncic scores 33 and gritty Lakers beat Suns to end four-game losing skid
1 week, 3 days ago

Luka Doncic scores 33 and gritty Lakers beat Suns to end four-game losing skid

LA Times  

Lakers center Jaxson Hayes dunks over Phoenix’s Devin Booker and Bradley Beal during the first half of the Lakers’ win Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant starts a fast break after grabbing a defensive rebound in front of Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith in the first half Sunday. “Getting there,” Doncic said, “but every day I’m feeling better.” …

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

NBA roundup: Stephen Curry sinks 4,000th 3-pointer as Warriors stretch unbeaten run to six
1 week, 4 days ago

NBA roundup: Stephen Curry sinks 4,000th 3-pointer as Warriors stretch unbeaten run to six

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to make 4,000 career 3-pointers on Thursday as the Golden State Warriors extended their winning streak to a season-best six games with a 130-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings in San Francisco. Bucks 126, Lakers 106 Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points and added 12 rebounds and nine assists to lead Milwaukee …

Four Bucks exceed 20 points in win over slumping Lakers
1 week, 5 days ago

Four Bucks exceed 20 points in win over slumping Lakers

Hindustan Times  

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points and added 12 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 126-106 win over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. HT Image Three other Bucks scored more than 20 points to help Milwaukee end its three-game skid. In the first quarter, Doncic made four of his first six shots, scoring …

Austin Reaves’ 37-point effort not enough as Lakers fall to Denver in wild finish
1 week, 5 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 …

NBA Roundup: Surging Thunder prevails at Boston
1 week, 6 days ago

NBA Roundup: Surging Thunder prevails at Boston

The Hindu  

In a potential NBA Finals preview, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tossed in 34 points, and Chet Holmgren added 23 points and 15 rebounds to lead the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder over the Boston Celtics 118-112 on Wednesday. Grizzlies 122, Jazz 115 Luke Kennard came off the bench to score a career-high-tying 30 points, and Ja Morant added 28 points and seven assists …

Anthony Edwards scores 29 points and Julius Randle adds 25 as Timberwolves rout Nuggets 115-95
1 week, 6 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 …

West-best Thunder come to home of NBA champs and beat Celtics 118-112
1 week, 6 days ago

West-best Thunder come to home of NBA champs and beat Celtics 118-112

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 and Chet Holmgren had 23 points and 15 rebounds on Wednesday night to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 118-112 victory over the Boston Celtics in a much-anticipated potential NBA Finals preview. The Western Conference-leading Thunder withstood a barrage of Boston 3-pointers — a franchise record 63 attempts in all — to sweep …

Luka Doncic’s 45 points can’t save Lakers from third straight loss, but hope lies ahead
1 week, 6 days ago

Luka Doncic’s 45 points can’t save Lakers from third straight loss, but hope lies ahead

LA Times  

When the Lakers were playing their best basketball in February, they were fueled by the energizing power of belief, the knowledge that they could win on any night. You gotta do both,” coach JJ Redick said after the Lakers’ 126-106 loss, their third in a row. You just gotta figure it out.” Even with Luka Doncic scoring 45 points, his …

NBA roundup: Nets upend Lakers despite Doncic triple-double to halt 7-game slide
2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Nets upend Lakers despite Doncic triple-double to halt 7-game slide

The Hindu  

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 over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday in New York. Knicks 133, Kings 104 Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 26 points and nine rebounds and OG Anunoby added 24 …

LeBron James still being evaluated for severity of groin injury, Doncic plays in Lakers vs Nets
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Jokic has 35 points and 18 rebounds to lead Nuggets past West-leading Thunder 140-127
2 weeks, 1 day 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, 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 …

Boston hosts Utah after Tatum’s 40-point game
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Boston hosts Utah after Tatum’s 40-point game

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -17; over/under is 228.5 BOTTOM LINE: Boston hosts the Utah Jazz after Jayson Tatum scored 40 points in the Boston Celtics’ 111-101 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. TOP PERFORMERS: Tatum is scoring 27.2 points per game with 8.9 rebounds and 5.8 assists for the Celtics. …

NBA roundup: Boston Celtics beats Los Angeles Lakers to extend win streak
2 weeks, 2 days ago

NBA roundup: Boston Celtics beats Los Angeles Lakers to extend win streak

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists to help the Boston Celtics extend its winning streak to four games by beating the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night. Nick Smith Jr. scored 19 points and Moussa Diabate added 16 points and 15 rebounds to help the Hornets snap a nine-game losing streak and beat the …

Tatum scores 40, Celtics beat Lakers 111-101 after James leaves late with groin injury
2 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 …

Nikola Jokic makes NBA history with 30-20-20 triple-double in Nuggets’ OT win over Suns
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nikola Jokic makes NBA history with 30-20-20 triple-double in Nuggets’ OT win over Suns

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic sat in front of his locker, calmly scrolling through his phone, seemingly unimpressed that 30 minutes earlier he made NBA history. The three-time NBA MVP had the league’s first 30-20-20 triple-double in the Denver Nuggets’ 149-141 overtime victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. “I was talking to and he said to me, ‘That was …

NBA roundup: Denver Nuggets’ Jokic goes for 31-22-21 in overtime win over Phoenix Suns
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2 weeks, 3 days 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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2 weeks, 4 days 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
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Boston takes on Los Angeles, seeks 4th straight win
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Boston takes on Los Angeles, seeks 4th straight win

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Boston comes into a matchup with Los Angeles as winners of three games in a row. LeBron James is scoring 24.9 points per game and averaging 8.0 rebounds for the Lakers. LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 8-2, averaging 114.6 points, 46.0 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 6.1 steals and 4.7 …

Doncic and James propel Lakers to 113-109 overtime victory over Knicks for 8th straight win
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2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Tatum scores 35 to carry load for short-handed Celtics in 123-105 win over 76ers
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Tatum scores 35 to carry load for short-handed Celtics in 123-105 win over 76ers

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum had 35 points and seven rebounds and the Boston Celtics powered past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-105 on Thursday night. It was Tatum’s 24th game this season with at least 30 points even though he sat out the entire fourth quarter as Boston won for the ninth time in its last 11 games. Neemias Queta was scolded …

Luka Doncic shines as Lakers defeat Knicks in OT – 8th consecutive victory
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Luka Doncic shines as Lakers defeat Knicks in OT – 8th consecutive victory

India Today  

Luka Doncic scored a team-high 32 points against the New York Knicks in a thriller that ended in overtime 113-109 on Thursday night. Lebron James and Luka Doncic Partnership: The dynamic duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic is reshaping the Lakers’ playoff hopes. On Thursday night against the Knicks, Lebron James and Doncic were the only players to score …

Luka Dončić and LeBron James lead LA Lakers to thrilling OT win over New York Knicks, extend win streak
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Luka Dončić and LeBron James lead LA Lakers to thrilling OT win over New York Knicks, extend win streak

CNN  

CNN — Hours after the last time the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks met, one of the most shocking trades in NBA history went down as LA acquired superstar Luka Dončić in a three-team deal that shook the league. On Thursday, the two teams faced each other again, this time at Crypto.com Arena in the City of Angels …

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