Tag: los angeles 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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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 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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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 fall short of the Nets after four games.
The visiting Brooklyn Nets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 130–112 on Friday to snap a four-game losing run. Cam Thomas scored 33 points, while Nic Claxton added 22 points and 14 rebounds. Spencer Dinwiddie scored 19 points and Mikal Bridges added 17, one game after he was hindered by a leg contusion. Former Laker Lonnie…
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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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LeBron and Davis help the Lakers defeat OKC.
LeBron James scored 25 points, Anthony Davis finished with 27 points and 15 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-105 yesterday to end their four-game winning run. The Lakers defeated the formidable Thunder in the fourth quarter behind 14 points and seven assists from D’Angelo Russell. It was just LA’s…
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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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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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Three Things to Know: Preseason Game 4 — Lakers versus Warriors: 10-13-23
Following two straight victories, the Lakers return to play on Friday night to face the Warriors for the second time this preseason. Spectrum SportsNet and ESPN 2 will broadcast the game beginning at 7:00 p.m. PT. Before the game, here are three things you should know: RHYTHM OF RUSSELL Several Lakers have stood out for…
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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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Ryan forces overtime, Lakers beat Pelicans 120-117
After a 0-5 start, the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the New Orleans Pelicans 120-117 Wednesday night with Matt Ryan’s tying 3-pointer and Lonnie Walker’s overtime 3-pointer. The Lakers lost a 16-point lead and seemed dead before Dyson Daniels’ two missed free throws with 1.4 seconds left in regulation allowed them to run one final play.…
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LeBron: I’m not going to “harp” after more subpar shooting by the Lakers
The Lakers have terrible outside shooting. That much is evident following L.A.’s 9-for-45 3-point shooting performance against the Clippers on Thursday night. The Lakers’ 10-for-40 mark from distance in their opening-night loss to the Golden State Warriors somehow managed to be worse than that total. LeBron James, though, did not add to the refrain on…
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Matt Ryan is attempting to take advantage of the opportunity with the Lakers by blocking shots.
The performance of Matt Ryan was one of the greatest tales of the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason triumph over the Golden State Warriors. The quick-shooting wing scored 20 points in the victory, making 6-of-9 attempts from beyond the arc, and demonstrating why he would be a fascinating roster option. The absence of perimeter shooting for…
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LeBron James new look leaves fans shocked
The Los Angeles Lakers famous player LeBron James shocked his fans with his new haircut. His new dome look has become the talk of the basketball world. LeBron has been humorous about it and even shared a bald emoji. The Hall of Famers player has been compared to other former Hall of Famers and has…