On Kobe Bryant Day, LeBron James Leads LA Lakers to Beat Portland Trail Blazers 135-115
4 years, 4 months ago

On Kobe Bryant Day, LeBron James Leads LA Lakers to Beat Portland Trail Blazers 135-115

News 18  

LeBron James took note when the Los Angeles Lakers built an early 24-8 lead over the Trail Blazers on Kobe Bryant Day. OK, he’s here in the building, James said he thought in the moment, when the two numbers that Bryant wore during his career appeared on the scoreboard. The Los Angeles Lakers dominated Portland the rest of the way Monday night, winning 135-115 to take a 3-1 advantage in their playoff series. The Lakers led by as many as 38 points for their third straight win in the opening-round series, the team’s first playoff appearance since 2013.

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Unsure when LeBron James will return, Lakers lose again to Timberwolves
1 week, 5 days 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 …

Without LeBron James, Lakers roll past Trail Blazers 107-98 to end 3-game skid
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Without LeBron James, Lakers roll past Trail Blazers 107-98 to end 3-game skid

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis scored 30 points and had 11 rebounds, D’Angelo Russell added 28 points with 14 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-98 on Sunday night without LeBron James. With James missing his first game of the season because of a left foot contusion, Max Christie started his second game for the …

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

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

CNN  

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

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

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

LA Times  

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

Trail Blazers beat Kings 115-106 to stay alive in NBA Cup
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Trail Blazers beat Kings 115-106 to stay alive in NBA Cup

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Deandre Ayton had 26 points and nine rebounds to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 115-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings in an NBA Cup game on Friday night. Anfernee Simons added 21 points and nine assists and Deni Avdija had 20 points and nine rebounds for the Blazers. Takeaways Kings: Sacramento lost despite attempting five …

Davis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Davis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101

China Daily  

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James faces off against San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle in the second half during a NBA game at Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA on Nov 27, 2024. SAN ANTONIO — Anthony Davis had 19 points and 14 rebounds, LeBron James finished with 16 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds and the Los …

Davis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Davis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Anthony Davis had 19 points and 14 rebounds, LeBron James finished with 16 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 119-101 on Wednesday night. Los Angeles led by as many as 15 points in the first half before San Antonio cut the deficit to eight points. Los Angeles’ …

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

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

LA Times  

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

LeBron James delivers a pair of ‘silencer’ threes to lift Lakers over Pelicans
1 month, 1 week ago

LeBron James delivers a pair of ‘silencer’ threes to lift Lakers over Pelicans

LA Times  

The Lakers’ LeBron James shoots a three-pointer over New Orleans center Yves Missi in the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ 104-99 win Saturday night. “I mean it’s LeBron,” Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht said. You never will be able to get those moments back when you’re done.” Moments like the ones James had, when the Lakers are banged up and recovering …

LeBron James achieves a career first and Anthony Davis scores 40 in exciting Lakers win
1 month, 1 week ago

LeBron James achieves a career first and Anthony Davis scores 40 in exciting Lakers win

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James drives against San Antonio’s Stephon Castle during the first half of the Lakers’ 120-115 win to open NBA Cup play Friday. “Taking steps in the right direction.” Davis, who scored a season-high 40 points, worked from the block with Wembanyama on his hip and the shot clock running down, only to find a cutting LeBron James …

Critical decision by JJ Redick pays off in Lakers’ win over 76ers
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Critical decision by JJ Redick pays off in Lakers’ win over 76ers

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James drives on 76ers forward Paul George, right, during the second quarter of the Lakers’ 116-106 win Friday at Crypto.com Arena. In Las Vegas last summer, a veteran NBA coach spoke about the Lakers’ decision to hire JJ Redick noting that nothing can prepare someone — an assistant, broadcaster, whoever — for the massive volume of decisions …

LeBron James posts ‘surreal’ triple-double in Lakers’ comeback win over Kings
1 month, 4 weeks ago

LeBron James posts ‘surreal’ triple-double in Lakers’ comeback win over Kings

New York Times  

LeBron James posted his first triple-double of the season, including 16 points in the fourth quarter, as the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2010-11 with a 131-127 defeat of the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. “Just when you think he’s slowing down, man, he continues to show the world why he’s …

Lakers Rally from 22 Points Behind to Beat Suns in Thrilling Thriller
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Lakers Rally from 22 Points Behind to Beat Suns in Thrilling Thriller

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-116 on Friday night, snapping their 20-game losing streak. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 35 points, while LeBron James contributed 17 points in the second half. The Lakers dominated the second half, outscoring Phoenix 35-24 and holding a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter.

Lakers newsletter: How the Lakers couldn’t make a shot but still won their opener
2 months ago

Lakers newsletter: How the Lakers couldn’t make a shot but still won their opener

LA Times  

Hey everyone, this is Dan Woike and welcome to The Times’ Lakers newsletter, where we talk about a team that just managed to do the impossible — win on opening night and during a LeBron James milestone game. In their win against Minnesota, the Lakers made only five of 30 from three, an appallingly bad shooting night for a team …

LA Lakers, LeBron James Eliminated From NBA Playoffs After Denver Loss
7 months, 3 weeks ago

LA Lakers, LeBron James Eliminated From NBA Playoffs After Denver Loss

News 18  

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers crashed out of the NBA playoffs on Monday after defending champions Denver snatched a 108-106 victory to complete a 4-1 series triumph. The Lakers, bidding to become the first team in NBA playoff history to overturn a 3-0 series deficit, had looked poised to force a game six back in Los Angeles after …

Lakers eliminated by Nuggets in Game 5 on Jamal Murray’s final shot
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakers eliminated by Nuggets in Game 5 on Jamal Murray’s final shot

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James, left, looks to pass the ball while defended by Nuggets forward Justin Holiday during the first half of Game 5 on Monday night in Denver. The Lakers’ season ended Monday night after a 108-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series, at which point nothing …

LeBron scores 30, and the Lakers avoid 1st-round elimination with a 119-108 win over champion Denver
7 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron scores 30, and the Lakers avoid 1st-round elimination with a 119-108 win over champion Denver

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers finally cracked the Denver Nuggets’ mastery of this rivalry and extended their playoff lives for at least another game. James scored 30 points, Anthony Davis added 25 points and 23 rebounds, and the Lakers avoided postseason elimination with a 119-108 victory over Denver in Game 4 of their first-round series Saturday night. D’Angelo …

For Lakers and Darvin Ham, another blown lead to Nuggets leaves more questions than answers about future
7 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Lakers beat Pelicans, advance to face Nuggets in the playoffs
8 months, 1 week ago

Lakers beat Pelicans, advance to face Nuggets in the playoffs

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James drives down the lane for a layup during the first half Tuesday night in New Orleans. As Alvarado led a New Orleans second-half comeback, the fiery guard jawed right at Russell every time he beat him off the dribble, every time he made the right pass or hit the big shot. Russell’s huge corner three and …

LeBron James’ triple-double lifts Lakers over Pelicans and into a play-in rematch with New Orleans
8 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James’ triple-double lifts Lakers over Pelicans and into a play-in rematch with New Orleans

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — LeBron James closed out his 21st NBA regular season looking invigorated, formidable on both ends of the court and ready to produce in the postseason. I’ve got to do it all on the floor, but none of it is predetermined.” Anthony Davis had 30 points and 11 rebounds against the team that made him the first overall …

LeBron James’ triple-double helps Lakers secure eighth place for play-in game
8 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James’ triple-double helps Lakers secure eighth place for play-in game

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James, left, tries to power his way to the basket against Pelicans forward Zion Williamson in the first half Sunday. Sunday, in their final game of the regular season and in desperate need of a win, coach Darvin Ham had a feeling which version of James he’d get. “It lets us know — he’s pretty much always …

Lakers defeat Grizzlies and get some good news about the play-in race
8 months, 1 week ago

Lakers defeat Grizzlies and get some good news about the play-in race

LA Times  

Lakers forward Anthony Davis works in the post against Grizzlies guard Jordan Goodwin during the first half Friday in Memphis. Yet the Lakers got caught, their hands down at their waists, the Grizzlies’ repeated jabs to the chin staggering the team with everything to play for. Win and keeping moving forward.” Needing one final stop, the Lakers and Grizzlies scrambled …

Lakers move into eighth place with victory over the Cavaliers
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers move into eighth place with victory over the Cavaliers

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James shoots in front of Cleveland center Jarrett Allen during the first half Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. “We have to take care of our business first,” coach Darvin Ham said before the game. “Nothing else matters.” It would take a serious effort — but in what has become increasingly clear over the last two months, the Lakers …

LeBron James helps Lakers hold off Wizards to complete a successful trip
8 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James helps Lakers hold off Wizards to complete a successful trip

LA Times  

The challenge, the Lakers said, was as much mental as anything else. We still got to crack down on some of the unforced turnovers, but we’re all in a good rhythm playing off one another,” James said. We can be a lot better at times, but when we’ve needed to get stops, we’ve got it done for this whole trip.” …

Lakers rout Raptors with dominant play in second half
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakers rout Raptors with dominant play in second half

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James scored 23 points in a win over the Raptors and forward Bruce Brown on Tuesday night at Toronto. LeBron James and Anthony Davis were both able to play Tuesday in the Lakers’ 128-111 win, but with the second of back-to-back games against the Wizards on Wednesday in Washington, and consecutive games against Cleveland and Minnesota when …

LeBron James ‘packed the cape’ and scores 40 in Lakers’ road win over Nets
8 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James ‘packed the cape’ and scores 40 in Lakers’ road win over Nets

LA Times  

LeBron James, driving around Nets guard Mikal Bridges during the first half Sunday in Brooklyn, had 40 points in the Lakers’ win. The Brooklyn Nets had just cut the Lakers’ lead to single digits, erasing three quarters of mostly forgettable basketball by the home team with a quick run against the second unit. “I wouldn’t step on that court if …

Breaking down the Lakers’ 10 best wins of the season
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Breaking down the Lakers’ 10 best wins of the season

LA Times  

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell celebrates after making a three-point shot against the Bucks on March 8, when he finished with 44 points in the win. 9 112-105 vs. Oklahoma City Jan. 15 The Lakers had just lost two straight and it seemed like the heavy home schedule lifeline they were thrown in January wasn’t going to do them much good. …

Lakers open six-game trip with double-overtime win over the Bucks
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Lakers open six-game trip with double-overtime win over the Bucks

LA Times  

The key, coach Darvin Ham said before the game, would be for the Lakers to move on after mistakes, to not let the errors pile up, to employ what he, and every NBA coach calls, a “next-play mentality.” Opening a six-game trip Tuesday in Milwaukee, forget about the next play. More than three hours and two overtimes after the game …

Anthony Davis, LeBron James lead 4th-quarter charge as the Lakers hold off Philadelphia 101-94
9 months ago

Anthony Davis, LeBron James lead 4th-quarter charge as the Lakers hold off Philadelphia 101-94

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had 23 points and 19 rebounds, and D’Angelo Russell set the Lakers record for 3-pointers in a single season during Los Angeles’ 101-94 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. That’s big-time when the offense was struggling like it was.. We turned the ball over way too much and gave up too easy baskets, …

Curry scores 31 in return as Warriors defeat Lakers 128-121 despite 40 points from James
9 months, 1 week ago

Curry scores 31 in return as Warriors defeat Lakers 128-121 despite 40 points from James

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Stephen Curry belatedly celebrated his birthday by returning to the Golden State lineup and leading the Warriors to a much-needed victory. Curry, who turned 36 on Thursday, scored 31 points after missing the last three games with a sprained right ankle as the Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 128-121 on Saturday night in a pivotal Western …

Good Lakers? Bad Lakers? They're the NBA's most confused team
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Good Lakers? Bad Lakers? They're the NBA's most confused team

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James puts up a shot in front of Minnesota’s Naz Reid during the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ 120-109 victory Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers Anthony Davis’ unprecedented game carries turnover-plagued Lakers past Minnesota Anthony Davis finishes with 27 points, 25 rebounds and seven steals as the Lakers overcome 20 turnovers in a 120-109 win over the …

D’Angelo Russell scores 44 points in LeBron-less Lakers’ stunning 123-122 win over Bucks
9 months, 2 weeks ago

D’Angelo Russell scores 44 points in LeBron-less Lakers’ stunning 123-122 win over Bucks

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — D’Angelo Russell scored 21 of his season-high 44 points in the fourth quarter and hit a go-ahead jumper with 5.9 seconds to play, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James’ injury absence for a 123-122 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Spencer Dinwiddie blocked Damian Lillard’s step-back jumper right before the buzzer to preserve …

D’Angelo Russell scores 44 as Lakers edge Bucks at last second in thriller
9 months, 2 weeks ago

D’Angelo Russell scores 44 as Lakers edge Bucks at last second in thriller

LA Times  

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell, left, controls the ball in front of Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez during the first half of the Lakers’ 123-122 win Friday at Crypto.com Arena. With the Lakers needing one last stop, Spencer Dinwiddie, the Angeleno native making his first start for the team, smothered Lillard and blocked a potential game-winner in the final seconds, securing …

Lakers confident their offensive identity can help them stay hot after the all-star break
10 months ago

Lakers confident their offensive identity can help them stay hot after the all-star break

LA Times  

Lakers D’Angelo Russell, left, and LeBron James high five as they walk on the court alongside teammates Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers didn’t have LeBron James on Jan. 15 in Utah, the middle of a stretch during which the team played every other day for almost an entire month. Since Jan. 15, the Lakers are …

Lakers brush off LeBron James trade rumors and beat Utah
10 months, 1 week ago

Lakers brush off LeBron James trade rumors and beat Utah

LA Times  

LeBron James wasn’t with the Lakers as they played their final game prior to the All-Star break. Early Wednesday morning before the Lakers’ 138-122 win against the Utah Jazz, a story published by ESPN detailed attempts by the Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers to trigger trade discussions with the Lakers about James ahead of the deadline last week. My responsibility is …

Trade anxiety gone, Lakers score 87 first-half points in win over Pelicans
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Trade anxiety gone, Lakers score 87 first-half points in win over Pelicans

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James celebrates during the second half of a 139-122 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night. Friday, with the deadline behind them, the Lakers’ supporting cast certainly looked like a group with some weight off its shoulders in a 139-122 win against the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers Lakers unveil …

Lakers hold off late Hornets rally to close road trip with win
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers hold off late Hornets rally to close road trip with win

LA Times  

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges guards Lakers star LeBron James during the first half of the Lakers’ 124-118 win Monday. “…But all of that said, we kept fighting, making big defensive plays when we needed to.” Monday’s win in Charlotte was the Lakers’ final piece of data for the front office as they enter Thursday’s trade deadline, an incredibly tight …

LeBron James puts on a Broadway show in Lakers win, but is mum on his cryptic tweet
10 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James puts on a Broadway show in Lakers win, but is mum on his cryptic tweet

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James controls the ball in front of New York Knicks center Jericho Sims during the first half Saturday. LeBron James was alone in the Lakers’ locker room before Saturday night’s game, rapping along to every word of his New York-themed playlist. Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell drives past New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo during the first half. …

The Sports Report: No LeBron? No AD? No problem. Lakers beat Celtics
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The Sports Report: No LeBron? No AD? No problem. Lakers beat Celtics

LA Times  

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Continue reading here SUPER BOWL Super Bowl LVIII: Start time, teams, betting odds and halftime show Sunday, Feb. 11 at Las Vegas Kansas City vs. San Francisco, 3:30 p.m. PT, CBS, Paramount+ SPARKS The Atlanta Dream acquired two-time WNBA steals leader Jordin Canada in a trade that sent guard Aari McDonald to the Sparks …

Trail Blazers spoil Lillard’s return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over Bucks
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Trail Blazers spoil Lillard’s return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over Bucks

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Damian Lillard’s former team took a bit of the shine off his gala homecoming. Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, including a key floater with 17.1 seconds left, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks 119-116 on Wednesday night. It was Lillard’s first game in Portland since he was traded to the Bucks in …

Lakers thrilling double-overtime win over Warriors could mean a new start
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Lakers thrilling double-overtime win over Warriors could mean a new start

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James drives to the basket during a 145-144 double-overtime comeback win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. Anthony Davis had 29 points and 13 rebounds and D’Angelo Russell scored 28 as the Lakers started their six-game Grammy road trip with a win. No lineup questions, please.” The Lakers opened the second half with Prince in …

Lakers’ LeBron James to miss game against Clippers because of injured left ankle
11 months ago

Lakers’ LeBron James to miss game against Clippers because of injured left ankle

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James, driving to the basket against a trio of Grizzlies defenders on Jan. 5, will miss the game Tuesday night against the Clippers because of an injured left ankle. LeBron James will not be available to play in the Lakers’ game Tuesday night against the Clippers because of soreness in his left ankle. The team listed James …

D’Angelo Russell continues to boost his value for Lakers, scoring 34 in blowout win
11 months ago

D’Angelo Russell continues to boost his value for Lakers, scoring 34 in blowout win

LA Times  

D’Angelo Russell, left, celebrates with LeBron James during the Lakers’ 134-110 win over the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night. The precursor to both of those plays was a pass from D’Angelo Russell, the Lakers’ maligned point guard who has resided inside trade machines all over the internet over the last month. pic.twitter.com/0ooUG7TLvK — Los Angeles Lakers …

Lakers are reaching a new offensive ceiling with their new (old) starting lineup and rotation
11 months, 1 week ago

Lakers are reaching a new offensive ceiling with their new (old) starting lineup and rotation

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — The signs of arguably the Los Angeles Lakers’ best offensive performance of the season were apparent during their first two baskets in Wednesday’s 127-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena. But their new starting lineup — featuring multiple shooters, ballhandlers and playmakers next to James and Davis, along with more direction from the coaching staff …

Lakers dominate Dallas in throwback style, return to .500
11 months, 1 week ago

Lakers dominate Dallas in throwback style, return to .500

LA Times  

Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt dunks the ball in the second half. D’Angelo Russell led the Lakers with 29 points, Anthony Davis had 28 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists, and James had 25 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. “The rotations have been pretty solid because coach knows who’s playing, who’s not playing,” James said, adding that “guys are logging …

LeBron James, Anthony Davis lead the Lakers to a 112-105 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder
11 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James, Anthony Davis lead the Lakers to a 112-105 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had 27 points and 15 rebounds, LeBron James scored 25 and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder’s four-game winning streak with a 112-105 victory Monday night. “We’ve got to try to look at this and be more consistent with that.” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 16 of his 24 points in the first half …

Lakers’ winning streak against Suns comes crashing down in blowout loss
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers’ winning streak against Suns comes crashing down in blowout loss

LA Times  

LeBron James is fouled by Phoenix Suns forward Josh Okogie in the first half of the Lakers’ 127-109 loss Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena. In just their second game, the Lakers bricked shot after shot but still found a way to win in Suns coach Frank Vogel’s first game back in Los Angeles. Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell is guarded by …

LeBron James scores 25 points, Lakers hold off Clippers 106-103 to snap 4-game losing streak
11 months, 2 weeks ago

LeBron James scores 25 points, Lakers hold off Clippers 106-103 to snap 4-game losing streak

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, Taurean Prince hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:17 to play and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 106-103 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. Better play from us, but it still don’t take away from the fact of how …

Suns, without Durant, rout Trail Blazers 109-88 for 4th straight win
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Suns, without Durant, rout Trail Blazers 109-88 for 4th straight win

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Bradley Beal scored 21 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-88 on Monday night for their fourth consecutive victory. Durant scored 31 points in Sunday’s victory over Orlando, but coach Frank Vogel said he tweaked the hamstring late in the game. Our bench tonight gets the game ball.” Scoot Henderson led the Trail Blazers …

Lakers suffer another key injury during loss to Pelicans
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakers suffer another key injury during loss to Pelicans

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James slaps hands with teammate Austin Reaves after drawing a foul during the first half Sunday in New Orleans. The Lakers were going to push forward with a new starting lineup — this time with Rui Hachimura as the team’s fifth starter. Hachimura, who moved into the starting lineup for Cam Reddish, had to leave Sunday’s game …

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