Tag: lakers
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LeBron James of the Lakers is questionable against the Bucks due to ankle pain.
Due to left ankle pain, LeBron James is uncertain for Tuesday’s away game against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Los Angeles Lakers said on Monday.James has been coping for months with the ankle problem. Coincidentally, the last game he missed as a result of it was the Lakers’ victory against Milwaukee on March 8. In that…
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Lakers romp over Atlanta as D’Angelo Russell ties LA’s 3-point mark
To be honest, the Los Angeles Lakers needed the Atlanta Hawks badly.With four weeks remaining in the regular season, the Lakers were not where they or anybody else expected them to be, especially after a potentially depressing defeat to Golden State two days before. Instead, they were sitting in 10th place in the Western Conference.…
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Lakers defeat the Bucks without LeBron James, and D’Angelo Russell stuns NBA fans with a clutch 4th quarter.
D’Angelo Russell has become maybe the most crucial player for the Los Angeles Lakers and their playoff ascent, a month after he was the focus of trade speculations.In the Lakers’ 123-122 win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night, Russell had a huge game with 44 points on 17 of 25 shots (9 of 12…
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The Lakers’ victory against the Thunder highlights a rising self-assurance: “It really doesn’t matter what seed we’re in.”
As Austin Reaves’ three-pointer from the right corner of the court soared into the air, Anthony Davis and three Oklahoma City Thunder players fought for position underneath the basket. Josh Giddey was pushed aside by Davis, who then leaped into Chet Holmgren as the ball whirled around the rim, knocking the 7-foot-1, 208-pound rookie center…
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LeBron leads the Lakers’ comeback from a 21-point hole to defeat the Clippers 116–112 with 34 points.
With 19 of his 34 points coming in a dominant fourth quarter, LeBron James helped the Los Angeles Lakers overcome a 21-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 116–112 on Wednesday night.In the rivals’ last regular-season match as co-tenants of their downtown venue, James sent a long pass to Cam Reddish for a slam…
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LeBron scores thirty points, and Davis stops Wembanyama’s five-on-five play as the Lakers defeat the Spurs 123-118.
On Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 123-118, their seventh win in nine games, despite Victor Wembanyama’s unprecedented “5×5” statistical performance, which included 30 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds from LeBron James.Wembanyama played his first away game against the Lakers and finished with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 8…
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Anthony Davis and the Lakers attempt to avenge their setback in Utah.
Anthony Davis has a score to settle when his Los Angeles Lakers face the Utah Jazz on Wednesday in Salt Lake City.The Jazz beat the Lakers 132-125 in their most recent encounter on January 13 in Salt Lake City. Davis finished with 15 points, 15 rebounds, and 11 assists, but he was just 5-for-21 from…
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The Lakers unveil the Kobe Bryant monument at Crypto.com Arena.
The Lakers erected a monument of Kobe Bryant on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena, paying emotional homage to one of the city’s most revered sports personalities.The monument revealed during the occasion featured Bryant sporting the number 8 on his uniform. However, his widow Vanessa Bryant said that there would be three sculptures, one with him wearing…
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Lakers vs. Hornets odds, line, spread, time: 2024 NBA selections and February 5 predictions from a proven model
On Monday’s NBA schedule, the Charlotte Hornets will host the Los Angeles Lakers in a cross-conference game. Charlotte is 10-38 overall, 5-19 at home, while Los Angeles is 26-25 overall, 9-17 on the road. The Lakers have won eight of their past ten encounters, including a 133-112 home triumph on December 28. Los Angeles is…
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Kawhi Leonard’s triple-double leads the Clippers to victory against the Lakers.
Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points for his second career triple-double, and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning run to three games with a 127-116 triumph against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Leonard added 11 rebounds and 10 assists, while teammate James Harden had 23 points and 10 assists. Paul George, Terance Mann,…
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With 34 points, D’Angelo Russell continues to shine as the Lakers defeat Portland.
Perhaps the Los Angeles Lakers took a lesson from their unexpected defeat to Brooklyn the previous two nights. On Sunday, it really seemed like it. Against the Portland Trail Blazers, another bad club, the Lakers jumped out to a double-digit lead and held on for a 134-110 win at Crypto.com Arena. LA has D’Angelo Russell,…
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Lakers, who seem to have everything under control, welcome the sinking Nets.
The Los Angeles Lakers seem to be back to their best selves after sending and seemingly receiving signals. They will have another opportunity to demonstrate this on Friday when the Brooklyn Nets come. Over the first three and a half months of the season, Lakers head coach Darvin Ham has moved around a few players.…
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“It’s outrageous,” exclaims the head coach of the Toronto Raptors following their 132-131 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
After Toronto Raptors’ tight 132-131 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, head coach Darko Rajaković took a jab at the referees. The difference in free throw attempts made by the two teams—the Lakers made 36 in the game compared to the Raptors’ 13—infuriated Rajaković. The Lakers made 23 free throws in the fourth…
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Following the Lakers’ tenth defeat in 13 games, LeBron James is brutally honest: “We’re just bad right now.”
After the Los Angeles Lakers’ 127-113 defeat to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, LeBron James was unable to control his emotions. With 32 points, James led the team in scoring, but in the fourth quarter, he also made three mistakes and went 2-for-6 from the foul line. James become more direct in his responses when…
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Against the Pacers, the Lakers are led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis to their first NBA Cup.
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Indiana Pacers 123-109 in a tough match to become the first NBA In-Season Tournament winners. With 41 points, 20 rebounds, five assists, and four blocks, Anthony Davis took the lead in this one, while LeBron James was voted the IST MVP for his overall effort. The tenacious Pacers managed…
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When Embiid and the 76ers upset the Lakers by 44 points, LeBron James experiences his worst NBA loss to date.
LeBron James has never experienced such a crushing basketball loss as he did with Los Angeles in Philadelphia. James has experienced significant losses in the past. In the NBA Finals, his Miami Heat team was defeated by a score of 36 points. In 2019, Indiana Pacers defeated James and Lakers by a score of 42.…
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Lakers vs. Kings odds, line, and spread: 2023 NBA predictions, based on a tested methodology, for November 15
The Sacramento Kings will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday in another thrilling Pacific Division game. Sacramento is 5-4 overall and 1-3 away from home, while Los Angeles is 6-5 overall and 5-0 at home. After the previous season, the Kings had won four of the five matches, including a 132-127 triumph on October…
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The Lakers’ astoundingly high amount of free throws (37-9) after their formal protest about the officiating!
The Los Angeles Lakers are the subject of continuous discussions over the number of fouls and officiating standards, a subject deeply ingrained in NBA history. Despite obstacles, the Lakers have witnessed a change in their fortunes since formally protesting about LeBron James-related treatment. The Lakers, who are at 3-5, filed a complaint after suffering their…
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Lakers win big in Phoenix to start the tournament.
In the NBA in-season tournament opening for both teams on Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the host Phoenix Suns 122-119 to snap a three-game losing run led by LeBron James, who finished with 32 points and 11 rebounds, and D’Angelo Russell, who added 19 points and nine assists. Due to a hip injury, Anthony…
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Darvin Ham wants Anthony Davis to hit six three-pointers every night.
This season, Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham is doubling – if not triple – down on Anthony Davis as a 3-point threat. “I want him, if he can — I know he won’t do it, but maybe he’ll shock me — but I’ve requested to see six 3-point attempts a game,” Ham said in…
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NBA free agency 2023: Lakers and D’Angelo Russell reach a two-year, $37 million agreement
Last season, D’Angelo Russell’s return to the Los Angeles Lakers came to a disappointing conclusion. He merely ensured that the story will continue.After becoming unrestricted free agent, the 27-year-old point guard agreed to a two-year, $37 million contract to stay with the Lakers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. G D’Angelo, a free agent Russell…
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Before entering free agency, Austin Reaves declares his desire to stay with the Lakers.
Austin Reaves seems to want to stay in Los Angeles, and the Lakers will try to keep him in the city this summer via free agency. After the Nuggets eliminated the Lakers from the Western Conference finals on Monday, Reaves told reporters on Tuesday that he wanted to stay with the team. According to Reaves,…
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The Lakers are hopeful that LeBron James would opt to prolong his career.
The Los Angeles Lakers reported to the practise facility on Tuesday, with the exception of one player, for an exit interview with coach Darvin Ham and vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka. LeBron James is getting all the time he needs from his team to think about his future after telling…
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NBA Playoffs: LeBron James demonstrates his humanity by missing an easy dunk in the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 2 defeat to the Denver Nuggets.
The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of the NBA playoffs, 108-103.With the Lakers leading by eight points early in the second, James had a clean run to the basket after being discovered in transition by Rui Hachimura. The Lakers bench rose to their feet, the audience inside Ball Arena…
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Lakers versus. Nuggets Preview: The King Meets the Joker in the NBA Finals
The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets will face off on Tuesday, with the winner advancing to the NBA Finals. The Los Angeles Lakers are the most decorated team in NBA history. They have a record-tying 17 titles and are just eight victories away from matching the Boston Celtics for the most Larry O’Brien trophies…