NBA playoffs: Lakers, Heat advance to conference finals with Game 6 victories

NBA playoffs: Lakers, Heat advance to conference finals with Game 6 victories

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 […]

LeBron James, Lakers eliminate champion Warriors with 122-101 victory in Game 6

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 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, […]

Los Angeles tries to clinch series against Golden State in game 5

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 […]

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, […]

Anthony Davis takes blame for buzzer-beating loss to Mavs

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 […]