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Watson seals 124-122 win for Nuggets with blocked shot in final second, handing Thunder 1st loss
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Watson seals 124-122 win for Nuggets with blocked shot in final second, handing Thunder 1st loss

Associated Press  

DENVER — Russell Westbrook scored 29 points, Peyton Watson blocked a shot in the closing seconds after missing a pair of free throws at the other end and the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets rallied to beat Oklahoma City 124-122 on Wednesday night to hand the Thunder their first loss of the season. Nikola Jokic finished with 23 points, 20 rebounds and …

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Westbrook reaches 25,000 career points and Leonard scores 33 to lead Clippers past Pistons 136-125
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Westbrook reaches 25,000 career points and Leonard scores 33 to lead Clippers past Pistons 136-125

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Russell Westbrook scored 23 points to become the 25th player in NBA history with 25,000 points, Kawhi Leonard had 21 of his 33 points in the first half and the Los Angeles Clippers put on an offensive show in a 136-125 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. “I don’t take any of this for granted.” Los …

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After James Harden’s first game with Clippers, Tyronn Lue calls Kawhi Leonard ‘the best player’
1 year, 1 month ago

After James Harden’s first game with Clippers, Tyronn Lue calls Kawhi Leonard ‘the best player’

New York Times  

NEW YORK — The sacrificing the LA Clippers’ four stars say they need to do to win collectively has its limits. “I mean, he’s the best player, so, yeah,” Lue said after the Clippers lost to the Knicks in James Harden’s first game, 111-97. Also, in that time frame, Harden literally said “I’m not a system player, I am a …

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LeBron’s ageless ways lead Lakers’ win + how can James Harden on the Clippers work?
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron’s ageless ways lead Lakers’ win + how can James Harden on the Clippers work?

New York Times  

This is the digital version of The Bounce. LeBron played 42 minutes — far more than the 29 minute-limit Lakers coach Darvin Ham levied once and hasn’t reiterated since. By the way, since playing 29 minutes in the Lakers’ opener, LeBron has averaged 37.3 per game. Leonard didn’t finish the season either time, and the 2021-22 Clippers were robbed of …

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Russell Westbrook scores season-high 36 points as Clippers beat Grizzlies
1 year, 8 months ago

Russell Westbrook scores season-high 36 points as Clippers beat Grizzlies

LA Times  

Clippers guard Russell Westbrook drives against the Memphis Grizzlies in the second half on Wednesday in Memphis, Tenn. Russell Westbrook and Robert Covington scored season highs in points, and the Clippers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 141-132 on Wednesday night to open a two-game set. The Clippers’ 61% shooting — almost matched by their marksmanship from three-point range — enabled them …

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Clippers fall to 0-4 with Russell Westbrook after losing another double-digit lead
1 year, 9 months ago

Clippers fall to 0-4 with Russell Westbrook after losing another double-digit lead

LA Times  

Clippers guard Russell Westbrook shoots against Golden State Warriors guard Ty Jerome, left, and forward Jonathan Kuminga during the first half on Thursday in San Francisco. The strategy of avoidance is not unique in Westbrook’s career, but was employed to this exaggerated extent for the first time since he joined the Clippers four games ago, and underscored the challenge of …

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‘Intrigued by what I saw’: Russell Westbrook’s Clippers debut cost Terance Mann minutes
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Intrigued by what I saw’: Russell Westbrook’s Clippers debut cost Terance Mann minutes

LA Times  

Kawhi Leonard called it “ridiculous.” Russell Westbrook called it “crazy.” His new coach with the Clippers, Tyronn Lue, called it a performance that left him “intrigued by what I saw” — and just as galled by what he didn’t. The Clippers obliterated the franchise’s record for points despite having only two practices and one shoot-around under their belt with their …

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LeBron James' Triple Double Inspires Lakers Overs Knicks, 89 Points Below NBA's Career Scoring Record
1 year, 10 months ago

LeBron James' Triple Double Inspires Lakers Overs Knicks, 89 Points Below NBA's Career Scoring Record

News 18  

LeBron James scored a 28-point triple-double as the Los Angeles Lakers dug deep to score a 129-123 overtime win against the New York Knicks on Tuesday. James is now just 89 points away from surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA’s all-time leading points scorer after another superb performance in his 20th season. The Lakers star was backed by Anthony Davis …

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Dennis Schroder scores season-high 32 points as Lakers hold off Heat to extend win streak
1 year, 11 months ago

Dennis Schroder scores season-high 32 points as Lakers hold off Heat to extend win streak

LA Times  

Lakers guard Dennis Schroder, right, battles Miami Heat guard Max Strus for a loose ball in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. “Somebody’s gonna have to give us 43, 15 and nine.” With James home sick with what the Lakers called a “non-COVID illness,” the short-handed Lakers had even less firepower than usual. Schroder scored a season-high 32 …

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Lakers overcome size disadvantage to end losing streak with win in Orlando
1 year, 11 months ago

Lakers overcome size disadvantage to end losing streak with win in Orlando

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James tries to cut off a drive by Magic center Bol Bol on Tuesday night in Orlando. That’s what we’re striving for.” LeBron James led the Lakers with 28 points, two shy of scoring 30 or more in an eighth consecutive game. Thomas Bryant, again starting in Davis’ place, had his third double-double of the season with …

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Lakers’ Russell Westbrook says coming off the bench ‘absolutely’ led to groin injury
2 years, 2 months ago

Lakers’ Russell Westbrook says coming off the bench ‘absolutely’ led to groin injury

LA Times  

Lakers guard Russell Westbrook drives to the basket in front of Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins in San Francisco on Tuesday night. Russell Westbrook said his hamstring injury Friday night was a result of Darvin Ham and the Lakers’ bringing him off the bench during the team’s preseason finale. “It’s time for the Lakers to move him,” Barkley said on TNT. …

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It's time Lakers call Doc Rivers; he can cure what ails them
2 years, 8 months ago

It's time Lakers call Doc Rivers; he can cure what ails them

LA Times  

Doc Rivers has guided the 76ers into contention this season. Given the hall of confusion that stretches through the Lakers’ front office, the search for a new head coach will likely resemble an Easter egg hunt. The Lakers chased Tyronn Lue, but Rob Pelinka or Kurt Rambis or Linda Rambis or James wouldn’t promise him enough security and insisted on …

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Lakers eliminated from postseason contention with loss to Suns
2 years, 8 months ago

Lakers eliminated from postseason contention with loss to Suns

LA Times  

Lakers center Dwight Howard drives between Suns forward Mikal Bridges and forward Jae Crowder during the first half on Tuesday in Phoenix. The Lakers’ attempt to win their 18th title ended far short of their goal, the team being eliminated from postseason contention following a 121-110 loss to the Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs’ win in Denver on …

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LeBron James leads Los Angeles Lakers over Houston Rockets for consecutive wins
3 years, 1 month ago

LeBron James leads Los Angeles Lakers over Houston Rockets for consecutive wins

The Independent  

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NBA: Thunder pip Lakers to snap winless run; Adebayo helps Heat down Nets
3 years, 1 month ago

NBA: Thunder pip Lakers to snap winless run; Adebayo helps Heat down Nets

Firstpost  

were unable to prevent a superb comeback by the Thunder, who had trailed by as many as 26 points late in the second quarter before rallying after the interval. Los Angeles: Russell Westbrook posted the first triple-double of his Los Angeles Lakers career but a late collapse saw the NBA giants crash to an upset 123-115 defeat against the previously …

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Russell Westbrook says he can impact the Lakers without the ball in his hands
3 years, 4 months ago

Russell Westbrook says he can impact the Lakers without the ball in his hands

LA Times  

They already have two alpha males in LeBron James and Anthony Davis and now the Lakers have added another in the uber-talented Russell Westbrook. “I’ve been blessed to able to go on my 14th season and each year I try to find ways, like I mentioned, to be able to uplift and make my teammates better around me,” Westbrook said …

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Inside the Russell Westbrook talks with LeBron, AD that led to Lakers’ blockbuster trade
3 years, 4 months ago

Inside the Russell Westbrook talks with LeBron, AD that led to Lakers’ blockbuster trade

LA Times  

Wizards guard Russell Westbrook celebrates after scoring a basket and drawing a foul during a 127-124 win against the Lakers on Feb. 23 at Staples Center. About two weeks ago, Russell Westbrook went to LeBron James’ home and together they and Anthony Davis had a conversation about the All-Star guard joining James and Davis on the Lakers. So now, Westbrook …

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NBA roundup: Russell Westbrook goes wild in 154-141 Wizards win
3 years, 7 months ago

NBA roundup: Russell Westbrook goes wild in 154-141 Wizards win

The Hindu  

Russell Westbrook recorded his 32nd triple-double of the season with 14 points, a career-high 21 rebounds and 24 assists to lead the host Washington Wizards to a 154-141 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Domantas Sabonis scored 32 points and totalled 19 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Pacers, while Caris LeVert had 33 points, seven rebounds …

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NBA 2020-21: Bradley Beal Leads Washington Wizards, Minus Russell Westbrook, Past Minnesota Timberwolvesfor 1st Win
3 years, 11 months ago

NBA 2020-21: Bradley Beal Leads Washington Wizards, Minus Russell Westbrook, Past Minnesota Timberwolvesfor 1st Win

News 18  

Bradley Beal had 31 points and seven assists, and the Washington Wizards beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 130-109 on Friday night without Russell Westbrook for their first win of the season. Malik Beasley scored 21 to lead the Timberwolves, who have lost three in a row with star center Karl-Anthony Towns missing all three games because of a dislocated left wrist. …

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NBA: Rockets head coach Silas confident Harden will be all-in
4 years ago

NBA: Rockets head coach Silas confident Harden will be all-in

The Hindu  

One day after Stephen Silas saw his team trade star guard Russell Westbrook, the rookie Houston Rockets head coach was confident his club wouldn't have to do the same with James Harden. "I'm confident that he'll be all-in," Silas said during the Rockets' media day on Thursday. Silas, who replaced Mike D'Antoni as coach this off-season, will now be tasked …

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Billy Donovan out as Thunder coach after 5 seasons
4 years, 3 months ago

Billy Donovan out as Thunder coach after 5 seasons

Associated Press  

Billy Donovan won’t return as coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder after five seasons, the team announced Tuesday night, ending a largely successful run that ought to make him an attractive candidate for jobs around the league. Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti said he couldn’t give Donovan the assurances he wanted about the future. Oklahoma City lost in the …

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NBA Wrap: Heat take 3-0 lead over Bucks, Rockets stun Lakers
4 years, 3 months ago

NBA Wrap: Heat take 3-0 lead over Bucks, Rockets stun Lakers

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 30 points as the fifth-seed Miami Heat took a 3-0 Eastern Conference semifinals series lead over the top-seed Milwaukee Bucks with a 115-100 win on Friday night in the NBA bubble near Orlando. Miami went on a 10-0 run to take a 67-66 lead with 5:53 left in the third, but Milwaukee responded with a …

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