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LeBron James and Anthony Davis showed why the Lakers have a sizable advantage moving forward during their win over the Houston Rockets in Game 2.
September 6, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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In a game of wild swings, LeBron James proved to be a constant force for the Lakers late, driving them to a 117-109 win over the Rockets in Game 2.
September 6, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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The Houston Rockets used a 16-3 run to start the fourth quarter against a new Lakers lineup to help secure the Game 1 win.
September 5, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers lost Game 1 of their second-round playoff series to the Houston Rockets, whose speed and defense presented problems. Five takeaways from the game.
September 5, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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The Lakers, Clippers and Dodgers are having great seasons, something not lost on fans who can't celebrate with them in person because of COVID-19.
September 5, 2020 at 9:50 AM -
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The Lakers find themselves in a duel with the small-ball Rockets that could test their very being. In tall vs. small, L.A. must match the big moment.
September 5, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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The Lakers struggle to break free from the Houston Rockets' stifling defense in a 112-97 loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals Friday.
September 4, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Playing for the first time since March 10, Rajon Rondo had an uneven performance in the Lakers' Game 1 playoff loss to the Houston Rockets.
September 4, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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A look at how the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets match up for their second-round playoff series starting Friday night. It'll be tall vs. small ball.
September 4, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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When the Lakers and Houston Rockets meet in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series, each team will try to force the other to adapt to their style of play.
September 3, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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In the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting, LeBron James and other Lakers players spoke about the impact police brutality has made on Black people in the U.S.
September 3, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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Lakers should prepare for anything in their playoff series against the Houston Rockets. Look at the Milwaukee Bucks.
September 2, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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For the last few weeks, veteran point guard Rajon Rondo has been reintegrating himself into the Lakers' day-to-day operations, and he is close to a return.
September 2, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers practiced Wednesday unsure of their next opponent, the Rockets or Thunder, so they concentrated on improving as a group.
September 2, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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Brandon Ingram, one of the key players in the trade that netted the Lakers All-Star forward Anthony Davis, was selected the NBA's most improved player on...
August 31, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Pizza is a rare luxury inside the NBA's bubble, so the Lakers took Sunday night to treat their traveling party to some.
August 31, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma puts his support behind California SB 731, which would require that law enforcement officers be certified by the state.
August 31, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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LeBron James' purpose in Orlando, Fla., has been twofold — to keep the country mindful of racial inequalities and to win a championship for the Lakers.
August 30, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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Five takeaways from the Lakers' 131-122 Game 5 series win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
August 30, 2020 at 9:50 AM -
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Column for Thursday web/Friday print from Lakers-Trail Blazers Game 5
August 30, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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After three days days of no basketball and emotionally charged meetings, the Lakers collected themselves and ousted the Trail Blazers with a Game 5 win.
August 29, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis and LeBron James had huge games again, and the Lakers beat short-handed Portland 131-122 in Game 5 to advance to the second round.
August 29, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Staples Center will serve as a polling place for where L.A. voters can cast ballots for the 2020 presidential election from Oct. 30 through election day, Nov...
August 29, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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As he spoke Friday afternoon, Danny Green was careful to illustrate the many nuances of the previous 48 hours.
August 28, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers and Clippers were the only teams that voted to boycott the rest of the NBA playoffs in a poll that will lead to more discussions Thursday morning.
August 27, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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After the Milwaukee Bucks decided not to play Game 5 of their playoff series Wednesday to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake, the NBA postponed all games.
August 26, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers decided Wednesday afternoon to join the Bucks and other NBA teams in not playing their scheduled playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
August 26, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Portland has listed All-Star guard Damian Lillard as out for Game 5 against the Lakers because of a sprained right knee.
August 25, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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The Lakers' shooting, particularly in the first half, was stellar in their Game 4 playoff victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
August 25, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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In the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting, LeBron James and other Lakers spoke about the impact of police brutality while Celtics and Raptors players talk about a possible...
August 25, 2020 at 1:50 AM -
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On Kobe Bryant Day, the Lakers honor the memory of the Lakers legend with a blowout win over the Trail Blazers to take a commanding playoff series lead.
August 24, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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LeBron James finished with 30 points as the Lakers dominated the Portland Trail Blazers on Kobe Bryant Day in a 135-115 win in Game 4.
August 24, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Though the Lakers have a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series with the Trail Blazers, they also sense that this season is all about Kobe Bryant's legacy.
August 23, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts joined players in wearing Kobe Bryant jerseys in honor of the Lakers legend on what would have been his 42nd birthday.
August 23, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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Lakers legend Kobe Bryant would have turned 42 on Sunday. His wife, Vanessa, wrote a heart-wrenching note on Instagram to mark the occasion.
August 23, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers clamped down on defense in Game 3 against the Trail Blazers to get the win and take control of the best-of-seven playoff series, two games to one.
August 23, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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In his third playoff game with the Lakers, LeBron James finally showed a city draped in purple and gold exactly what the fuss was all about.
August 22, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron James scored 38 points and Anthony Davis added 29 as the Lakers beat the Trail Blazers 116-108 to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
August 22, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Sunday would have been Kobe Bryant's 42nd birthday. The Lakers honor him in the playoffs with his "leave a legacy" motto and more.
August 22, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers dominated Game 2 against the Portland Trail Blazers, but they realize there is no cause for celebration after a single playoff win.
August 21, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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In earning their first playoff victory since 2012, the Lakers showed what they can do when pushed to the limit in a 111-88 victory over the Trail Blazers.
August 21, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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After missing every shot he took in Game 1 against the Portland Trail Blazers, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope shot much better in the Lakers' Game 2 win.
August 20, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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After fading performance in the playoff series opener, the Lakers dominate the Portland Trail Blazers in a 111-88 victory.
August 20, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers regrouped Wednesday in hopes of bouncing back for Game 2 after dropping their opening playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
August 19, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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LeBron James had the kind of night he should have been able to celebrate. But the Lakers lost Game 1 of their playoff series against Portland.
August 19, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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The Lakers came out flat in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers, losing 100-93.
August 18, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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The Lakers' shooting troubles continue to dog them as they make only 35.1% of their attempts in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA playoffs against the Portland Trail...
August 18, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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The Lakers showed up for the opening of the NBA playoffs looking frighteningly like the team that slogged its way through the eight previous meaningless seeding games...
August 18, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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A look back at the most shocking night during the Lakers 'Showtime dynasty': Game 5 of the 1986 Western Conference Finals against the Rockets.
August 18, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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A look at how the No 1-seeded Lakers and No. 8 Portland Trail Blazers match up in their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
August 18, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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Lakers guard Rajon Rondo has been cleared to return from a fractured thumb, but he likely will not play Game 1 against the Portland Trail Blazers.
August 17, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James says being in the Orlando bubble because of the coronavirus presents the most challenging NBA title run he's faced in his career.
August 17, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Lionel Hollins, one of coach Frank Vogel's top assistants, was told he couldn't join the Lakers in Orlando for health reasons. A look at how he's handling it.
August 17, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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The Lakers will wear a special Black Mamba jersey honoring Kobe Bryant if they advance beyond the first round of the NBA playoffs.
August 16, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers are favorites in their first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, but Anthony Davis isn't going to take them lightly.
August 16, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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The top-seeded Lakers will face the No. 8-seeded Trail Blazers in the first round of the West playoffs after Portland beat Memphis in a play-in game Saturday.
August 15, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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The Portland Trail Blazers keep finding ways to overcome adversity and their win Saturday over the Memphis Grizzlies earned them a playoff series with the...
August 15, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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A series-by-series look at the NBA playoff pairings, complete with predictions and schedules. The No. 1 seed Lakers will face a tough test in the No. 8 Trail...
August 15, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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The Sacramento Kings seemed motivated to get out of the NBA bubble in Orlando with a win, beating LeBron James and the Lakers, 136-122.
August 13, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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We now have an idea of the NBA playoff matchups ... except for that pesky eighth seed in the West, where the Lakers and Clippers are Nos. 1 and 2.
August 13, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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Stefani and Jayson Yamasaki have been basketball attendants at Lakers games for years. They were selected to do the same in the NBA's bubble.
August 13, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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Kyle Kuzma's confidence has grown and Monday's Lakers' win over the Denver Nuggets proved it.
August 11, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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At 82, Jerry West doesn't try to hide the cracks in a fabled life. "I wish I would have done something really important in my life."
August 11, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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Kyle Kuzma's heroics saved the day for the Lakers on Monday against the Denver Nuggets. Here are five takeaways from the Lakers' 124-121 win.
August 11, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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Kyle Kuzma hits a three-pointer with less than a second remaining to push the Lakers to a 124-121 win over the Nuggets, snapping L.A.'s losing streak.
August 10, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Frank Vogel has thought about separating players to help their mental well-being. Is bubble life having an adverse effect on the team?
August 9, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers, the West's top seed, lost 116-111 to the Pacers amid talk that other teams are trying to set L.A. up with a playoff matchup vs. Portland.
August 8, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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Five reasons why Lakers fans should not be concerned and five reasons why they should be worrying after the team's loss to the Houston Rockets.
August 7, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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With LeBron James and Alex Caruso out and the top seed in the Western Conference theirs, the Lakers move around players in 113-97 loss to the Rockets.
August 6, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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LeBron James will not play against the Houston Rockets on Thursday night because of a sore right groin, according to the Lakers.
August 6, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers were dominated by the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-86 in Orlando.
August 5, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers and Clippers are the top seeds in the West, but the NBA bubble has created an atmosphere where being the top seed isn't necessarily an advantage.
August 4, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Veteran Dion Waiters has faith that he'll get the boost that the Lakers need during the NBA restart.
August 4, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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A closer look at the Lakers' 116-108 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday.
August 4, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis scored 42 points as the Lakers beat Utah 116-108 to secure the West's No. 1 seed and take a big step in their journey with LeBron James.
August 3, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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A close look and breakdown of the Lakers' 107-92 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Saturday.
August 2, 2020 at 9:50 AM -
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The Lakers struggled on offense and lost 107-92 to the Raptors on Saturday night, missing a chance to clinch the top seed in the Western Conference.
August 1, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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NBA players and coaches from the Lakers, Clippers, Jazz and Pelicans knelt with their arms around each other during the national anthem on Thursday.
July 31, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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The Lakers defeated the Clippers 103-101 in a back-and-forth game with plenty of drama down to the last shot. Here are five takeaways from the game.
July 31, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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The Lakers' 103-101 defeat of the Clippers in a cramped, quiet Disney World gym was played as if both teams were hanging out in a Figueroa hallway.
July 31, 2020 at 6:50 AM