LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Zion Williamson and C.J. McCollum combined for 51 points as the New Orleans Pelicans upset the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves 117-106 in the NBA on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Jaime Jaquez Jr. of the Miami Heat dunks past LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers as Max...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Boston Celtics used a hot start and a strong finish to put away the Los Angeles Lakers, 126-115, on Monday, Dec. 25, in a Christmas clash of storied NBA franchises. Kristaps Porzingis of the Boston Celtics blocks a shot by LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers in the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Four-time NBA champion LeBron James will miss the Los Angeles Lakers' game at Minnesota on Thursday, Dec. 21, with tendinitis in his left ankle, the club announced. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers (AFP) The 38-year-old power forward delivered 25 points, 10 rebounds and...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- French sensation Victor Wembanyama came out on top in his first tussle with NBA superstar LeBron James on Friday, Dec. 15, as the San Antonio Spurs snapped their 18-game losing streak with a 129-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Giannis Antetokounmpo erupted for a career-high 64 points as the Milwaukee Bucks avenged last week's in-season tournament exit to the Indiana Pacers with an ill-tempered 140-126 victory on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks blocks a shot by Tyrese...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Luka Doncic produced another dazzling performance as the Dallas Mavericks brought LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers back down to earth with a 127-125 victory on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks shoots the ball against LeBron James of the Los Angeles...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The champagne was flowing after LeBron James and Anthony Davis inspired the Los Angeles Lakers to the first-ever NBA Cup crown, but the celebrations were short-lived with the season's main goal still ahead. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers hoists the trophy with his...
LAS VEGAS (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by a monster game from Anthony Davis, beat the upstart Indiana Pacers, 123-109, to win the first edition of the NBA in-season tournament on Saturday, Dec. 9. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers hoists the MVP trophy after winning the championship...
LAS VEGAS (AFP) -- Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers' scintillating run to Saturday's NBA Cup final has brought them nose to nose with a league great in LeBron James and a legendary franchise in the Los Angeles Lakers. Tyrese Haliburton, center, expects a stiff test when he and the Indiana...
LAS VEGAS (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by 30 points from ageless LeBron James, routed New Orleans, 133-89, on Thursday, Dec. 7, to book a title showdown with upstarts Indiana in the inaugural NBA in-season tournament. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers drives in for a layup against...
LAS VEGAS (AFP) -- The NBA's inaugural in-season tournament nears its climax in Las Vegas on Thursday, Dec. 7, with the world of basketball in near-unanimous agreement that the event has been a dazzling success. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates a three-point basket. (AFP) Four...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James scored 31 points as the Los Angeles Lakers won a thrilling duel with the Phoenix Suns, 106-103, on Tuesday, Dec. 5, to advance to the semifinals of the NBA's in-season tournament. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a shot against Jordan Goodwin and Keita...
