NEW ORLEANS (AP) — LeBron James had 23 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers secured a playoff berth with a 110-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the Western Conference play-in tournament on Tuesday night, April 16. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James...
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — 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. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (left) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson in the first half of...
MEMPHIS (AP) — LeBron James had 37 points, including six in the final minute, and 10 rebounds and Anthony Davis had 36 points and 14 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies, 123-120, on Friday night, April 12. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James goes up for...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Klay Thompson scored 27 points, Stephen Curry had 23 and the Golden State Warriors capitalized on Anthony Davis’ injury absence for a 134-120 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, April 9. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry shoots against Los Angeles...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Several errors on the marble base of the statue of Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant outside the team’s downtown arena have been corrected. FILE - A statue in honor of former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is displayed after being unveiled in a ceremony outside the...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Klay Thompson found his offensive groove in a hurry, even on the toughest of shots with a defender in his face. Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson shoots a 3-pointer over Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 7, in...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — D'Angelo Russell scored 28 points, LeBron James added 24 and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four with a 116-97 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, April 6, moving into eighth place in the Western Conference. Los Angeles Lakers guard...
PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 40 points, Kevin Durant added 32 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-101 on Wednesday night, April 3. Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus during the first half of an NBA basketball...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Andrew Wiggins scored 23 points and the Golden State Warriors overcame Luka Doncic's 20th triple-double of the season to beat Dallas 104-100 on Tuesday night, April 3, snapping the Mavericks' seven-game winning streak. Stephen Curry (AP) Doncic, the NBA’s leading scorer at...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James returned from a one-game absence to post a 23-point triple-double on Wednesday, March 27, and lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 136-124 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers goes to the basket against Scotty Pippen Jr. of the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Anthony Davis led a stunning late fightback as the Los Angeles Lakers overturned a 19-point fourth quarter deficit to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks, 128-124, in double overtime on Tuesday, March 26. Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the second...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Giannis Antetokounmpo sparked the Milwaukee Bucks over Oklahoma City in a Sunday, March 24, showdown of NBA contenders while James Harden lost his first meeting with Philadelphia since the 76ers traded him. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks rebounds the ball during...
