In Game 6 of the second-round series, LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 122-101 win over the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors. Starting Tuesday night in Denver, the seventh-seeded Lakers will play Nikola Jokic and the top-seeded Nuggets in the Western Conference finals. Anthony Davis scored 17 points and 20 rebounds […]
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LeBron James, Lakers eliminate champion Warriors with 122-101 victory in Game 6
The Los Angeles Lakers reached the Western Conference finals six months and a day after starting 2-10. LeBron James and Anthony Davis have led the Lakers’ stunning turnaround in recent weeks. After leading their team to its largest home win in nearly a decade, the superstars hugged Friday night. In Game 6 of the second-round […]
Los Angeles tries to finish off series in game 6
Los Angeles Lakers (43-39, eighth) vs. Golden State Warriors (44-38, sixth). Friday, 10 p.m. EDT, Los Angeles FANDUEL Sportsbook Lakers -2; over/under 223.5. Western Conference Second Round: Lakers lead 3-2. Bottom line: The Los Angeles Lakers hope to win game six and the Western Conference second round over the Golden State Warriors. On May 11, […]
Lakers rally past Warriors 104-101, take 3-1 series lead
After the trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers injured Lonnie Walker, who fell out of their rotation. Walker didn’t whine. He cheered. Practiced harder. Waited to shine. When it came, the unheralded pro with unwavering confidence outshot Stephen Curry in the fourth quarter of a playoff triumph that put his Lakers on the brink of […]
Los Angeles tries to clinch series against Golden State in game 5
Golden State Warriors (44-38, sixth) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (43-39, seventh). Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT, San Francisco FANDUEL Sportsbook Warriors -6.5; over/under 226.5. Western Conference Second Round: Lakers lead 3-1. Bottom line: The Los Angeles Lakers hope to win the Western Conference second round against the Golden State Warriors in game five. Last time, the […]
LeBron’s Lakers rout Warriors 127-97, take 2-1 series lead
LeBron James didn’t take a shot in the first quarter of Game 3 for the first time in his NBA-record 275 playoff appearances, and the Los Angeles Lakers’ home crowd rumbled with mild uncertainty each time he passed. James and the Lakers were just warming up before crushing the Golden State Warriors. A slow-starting James […]
The Most Hated Sports Teams: Teams That Fans Love to Hate
The Most Hated Sports Teams: Teams That Fans Love to Hate While bringing people together, sports also foster bitter rivalries. Certain groups have become well-known for being the most despised in their particular sports. The phrase “most loathed sports teams” refers to groups of teams who have a strong negative following worldwide. In this article, […]
NBA roundup: Spurs overcome 24-point deficit, down Hawks
The San Antonio Spurs gave spectators a thrilling game on a Sunday afternoon as they overcame an early 24-point hole to overcome the Atlanta Hawks 126-118. The Spurs battled back in the third quarter and won the game in the last seconds despite the Hawks having a 22-point halftime lead. This article will examine this […]
Anthony Davis takes blame for buzzer-beating loss to Mavs
The Los Angeles Lakers were defeated by the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, 111-110, and were unable to catch up to their rivals in the Western Conference despite Anthony Davis’ amazing 26-point, 10-rebound effort. Maxi Kleber’s game-winning three-pointer was not blocked by Davis during the game, and in the post-game interviews, Davis accepted blame for […]
Anthony Davis takes blame for buzzer-beating loss to Mavs
Anthony Davis, the standout player for the Los Angeles Lakers, was forced to deal with defeat after the team’s agonizing one-point loss to the Dallas Mavericks. That made it much harder for him to accept the defeat since he had failed to stop Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber from making the game-winning 3-pointer. Inflicting more harm, […]
NBA roundup: 3-pointer at buzzer pushes Mavs past Lakers
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Lakers in a closely contested game with a score of 111-110. Kyrie Irving returned from a foot injury and scored 38 points, helping the Mavericks secure a much-needed win. Maxi Kleber’s game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer sealed the victory for the Mavericks. This victory is significant for the […]
Is Anthony Davis Destined to End Up With the Lakers?
When NBA players and owners met together to reconstruct the CBA two years ago, the supermax deal was created. It meant more money for players with the intent of increasing the likelihood that stars and superstars in small markets would remain put instead of leaving for the brighter lights. However, the deal hasn’t gone as planned. […]