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Lakers star LeBron James played on empty against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 5, finishing with 15 points and five turnovers during the road loss.
April 26, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis had 31 points and 19 rebounds while LeBron James had an off shooting night during the Lakers' loss at Memphis in Game 5.
April 26, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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The veteran Lakers were exhausted by the end of their Game 4 win over Memphis. With one day's rest, they know the Grizzlies will be ready for Game 5.
April 26, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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When the Lakers' offense faltered late in Game 4 against the Grizzlies on Monday, D'Angelo Russell turned clutch with nine quick points in the victory.
April 25, 2023 at 6:50 AM -
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The Lakers will only go as far as ageless wonder LeBron James takes them. They'll survive in the playoffs as long as their relentless superstar does.
April 25, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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Photos from the Lakers' 117-111 overtime win over the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 4 of the first round of the NBA playoffs on Monday at Crypto.com Arena.
April 24, 2023 at 11:50 PM -
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis combine to score nine early points in overtime to lead the Lakers to a Game 4 win over Memphis on Monday night.
April 24, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers star Anthony Davis said of becoming the No. 1 option on offense: "You have to embrace it." Game 4 in the playoff series vs. Memphis is Monday.
April 23, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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For Lakers guard Austin Reaves, getting struck in the face and knocked to the court by the Grizzlies is a rite of passage in the playoff series.
April 23, 2023 at 7:50 AM -
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Lakers star LeBron James, called "old" by Memphis' Dillon Brooks, said he wasn't out to make a statement in Game 3 yet nonetheless made a bold one.
April 23, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis finishes with 31 points and LeBron James scores 25 as the Lakers defeat the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 3 to take a 2-1 playoff series lead.
April 22, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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D'Angelo Russell has been shooting far below his season averages in two games against the Grizzlies, and the Lakers need him to up the wattage of game.
April 21, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James doesn't take the bait when asked about comments by Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks regarding his age. Says he's not here for B.S.
April 21, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers star forward Anthony Davis had only 13 points and eight rebounds in the Game 2 loss to the Grizzlies. He seeks redemption in Game 3.
April 20, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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The Lakers showed in Game 1 of their playoff series with Memphis what type of team they can be. They showed in Game 2 what they are, Dylan Hernandez writes.
April 19, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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A look at the process of changing over Crypto.com Arena for Lakers, Clippers and Kings home games during the 2023 playoffs.
April 19, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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Despite Memphis star Ja Morant being sidelined by a hand injury, the Lakers got caught flat-footed late in Game 2, which the Grizzlies won 103-93.
April 19, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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Forward Anthony Davis showed his 2020 title-winning form in the Lakers' Game 1 win over Memphis. They will need more of it in Game 2 on Wednesday.
April 18, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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D'Angelo Russell had another slow start for the Lakers in Game 1 of playoff series against the Grizzlies, but recovered for 21 points and 7 assists.
April 17, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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Lakers forward Rui Hachimura got the "green light" Sunday from LeBron James and Anthony Davis, tying a club record with 29 points off the bench.
April 16, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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Austin Reaves scores 14 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter as the Lakers beat the Grizzlies in Game 1 on Sunday in Memphis.
April 16, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers enter their playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies confident and on a roll. LeBron James says, "Don't change much from what we've done."
April 15, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron James, Ja Morant and Anthony Davis headline the Lakers-Grizzlies playoff series, but other players will have key roles. Here's what NBA scouts say.
April 15, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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D'Angelo Russell wasn't on the court at the end of the Lakers' play-in victory, but he's not worried about an off shooting night ahead of playoff opener.
April 14, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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The postseason could work out well for the Lakers, who beat a short-handed Timberwolves team for the right play the short-handed Grizzlies.
April 12, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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LeBron James breaks down the Lakers' first-round playoff opponent, the Memphis Grizzlies, after a win Tuesday over Minnesota in the play-in game.
April 12, 2023 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers beat the shorthanded Timberwolves to earn a playoff spot vs. Memphis. Winning a playoff series will only happen if they play much better.
April 12, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers overcome a 15-point deficit to reach the playoffs after defeating the Timberwolves on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.
April 11, 2023 at 11:50 PM -
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The Lakers scored seven of the first nine points in overtime Tuesday night to turn back the Timberwolves, earning the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs and a...
April 11, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis hasn't been dominant, but his ability to give the Lakers quality minutes and stay healthy played a big role in making the play-in game.
April 11, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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Lakers backup guard Dennis Schroder was not listed on the team's injury report Monday, saying he's healthy and ready to play Tuesday vs. Minnesota.
April 10, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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The Timberwolves suspended center Rudy Gobert for the play-in game Tuesday against the Lakers after he punched teammate Kyle Anderson on Sunday.
April 10, 2023 at 12:50 PM -
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Rui Hachimura delivered for the Lakers in a critical win over the Utah Jazz and is making a case for an expanded role vs. the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
April 10, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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Lakers rebounding from a 2-10 start to earn a berth in the play-in tournament no small feat. "The sky's the limit," says Lakers coach Darvin Ham.
April 9, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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LeBron James makes eight three-pointers in season-ending win for Lakers, who earn seventh seed for the play-in tournament vs. Minnesota on Tuesday.
April 9, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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If more than two teams finish in a tie at season's end Sunday, then get ready for complicated tiebreaker scenarios. A quick look at what to expect.
April 8, 2023 at 10:50 AM -
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The Lakers kept alive their playoff hopes Friday with a victory over Phoenix that showed stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis are playing on fumes.
April 8, 2023 at 7:50 AM -
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D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves and Malik Beasley combine for 67 points and 10 assists Friday to lead the Lakers to a much-needed win over the Suns.
April 8, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis combine for 30 points but D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves and Malik Beasley each score at least 20 points in Lakers win.
April 7, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers are an interesting team these days, maybe even an inspirational one, but they are not a championship-caliber team, Bill Plaschke writes.
April 6, 2023 at 7:50 AM -
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While the road-weary Lakers lost to the Clippers on Wednesday, they are again healthy and were back to building chemistry for an end-of-season run.
April 6, 2023 at 6:50 AM -
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Norman Powell scored a team-high 27 points off the bench, Kawhi Leonard added 25 points as the Clippers defeated the Lakers 125-118 on Wednesday.
April 5, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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After defeated the Utah Jazz in overtime and arriving in L.A. early Wednesday, the Lakers showed little energy in the loss against the Clippers.
April 5, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Austin Reaves and Dennis Schroder provided big plays in key moments Tuesday during the Lakers' overtime victory against Utah. Here's how they did it.
April 5, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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The Lakers and Clippers, who have never met in the postseason, meet Wednesday in a game that will have a big impact on each team's playoff hopes.
April 5, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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LeBron James has nine of his 37 points in overtime as the Lakers beat Utah for their their fourth consecutive win to tie Clippers with a 41-38 record.
April 4, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers reserve forward Rui Hachimura not only had 20 points and 12 rebounds Sunday, he dominated on defense, including three blocked shots at the rim.
April 3, 2023 at 3:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis scores 40, LeBron James has a triple-double and Rui Hachimura adds 20 points and 12 rebounds in Lakers' road win over Houston on Sunday.
April 2, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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Wenyen Gabriel played a leading role in the Lakers' win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, earning some words of encouragement from LeBron James.
April 1, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis shook off an ankle injury to finish with 38 points and 17 rebounds in leading the Lakers past the Timberwolves 123-111 on Friday night.
March 31, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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Austin Reaves trolled Chicago's Patrick Beverley from earlier in the week during the Lakers' win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday.
March 30, 2023 at 6:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis scored 38 points, LeBron James added 25 and the Lakers opened their final trip of the regular season with a 121-110 win over the Chicago Bulls.
March 29, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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Dennis Schroder, the smallest player on the Lakers roster, has a higher individual net-rating than anyone other than LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
March 28, 2023 at 11:50 AM -
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With LeBron James back on the court for the Lakers, Anthony Davis reverts to his bad habit of being a bit player in the Lakers' loss to the Chicago Bulls.
March 27, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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LeBron James returned to the court Sunday in the Lakers' loss to the Bulls, and former teammate Patrick Beverley had something to say about it.
March 26, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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LeBron James comes off the bench for the second time in his career in his return to play, but the Lakers fall 118-108 to Chicago on Sunday afternoon.
March 26, 2023 at 12:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James, who hasn't played in nearly a month because of a foot injury, could potentially play Sunday against the Chicago Bulls.
March 25, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Anthony Davis took advantage of undersized Thunder on Friday night to finish with 37 points and 15 rebounds in critical victory Friday.
March 25, 2023 at 8:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis had 37 points and 14 rebounds, and the Lakers beat Oklahoma City 116-111 to help their cause in the playoff race and improve to 37-37.
March 24, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers forward LeBron James has begun on-court activity as he continues recovery from a foot injury that has kept him sidelined since Feb. 26.
March 23, 2023 at 11:50 AM -
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In his second stint with the Lakers, D'Angelo Russell is giving the kind of winning performances that are stirring noise and exuberance — and success.
March 23, 2023 at 7:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis awoke from a quiet first half and dominated in the third quarter of the Lakers' win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night in L.A.
March 23, 2023 at 7:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis scored 27 points, D'Angelo Russell added 26 and Austin Reaves finished with 25 as the Lakers held off the Phoenix Suns 122-111 at Crypto.com...
March 22, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers have 10 games to clinch a playoff spot or qualify for the play-in tournament, and coach Darvin Ham says there's no pressure, only focus.
March 21, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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With LeBron James watching and Anthony Davis struggling, Austin Reaves finishes with a career-high 35 points in the Lakers' 111-105 win over the Magic.
March 19, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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Helene Elliott writes that while battling for a spot in the play-in tournament, the Lakers were their worst selves when they should be at their best.
March 18, 2023 at 7:50 AM -
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What we learned from the Lakers-Mavericks game at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night.
March 18, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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Maxi Kleber hits a three-pointer at the buzzer as the Lakers squander a four-point lead with 7.2 seconds left in a 111-110 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
March 17, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers, without Anthony Davis and LeBron James, could not carry the load and fell shorts 114-110 to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.
March 15, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis had 35 points and 17 rebounds and the Lakers built a 36-point lead on their way to victory over the Pelicans on Tuesday night.
March 15, 2023 at 8:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis tries to take blame for the Lakers' loss to the Knicks on Sunday, but teammate Dennis Schroder says they win and lose as a team.
March 13, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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The Lakers' D'Angelo Russell stays hot, scoring 33 points, but Julius Randle and R.J. Barrett combine for 63 points to lead Knicks to a win Sunday.
March 12, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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With Anthony Davis playing at the top of his game, the Lakers are a happy team again with their playoff hopes entering a critical stage of the season.
March 11, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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D'Angelo Russell finishes with 28 points in his return from injury and the bench spearheads a fourth-quarter surge in a 122-112 win over the Raptors.
March 10, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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D'Angelo Russell was playing well for the Lakers until an injury temporarily derailed his return to the Lakers. He's eager to help the team's playoff push.
March 9, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Rui Hachimura had 17 points, six rebounds and plenty of physical play Tuesday in a win over Memphis. Here are takeaways from the game.
March 8, 2023 at 5:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis finished with 30 points and 22 rebounds, plus a bloodied nose, to lead the Lakers to a win over Memphis on Tuesday night.
March 7, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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A choked-up Pau Gasol has his No. 16 Lakers jersey retired to the rafters next to Kobe Bryant's No. 24 during a ceremony Tuesday night.
March 7, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Troy Brown Jr. is getting more minutes and a chance to prove himself in the wake of LeBron James' injury. He stood out for the Lakers vs. the Warriors.
March 6, 2023 at 5:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis had a monster game in a win over the Warriors, but we know how the Lakers season ends if he can't stay healthy, columnist Dylan Hernández...
March 5, 2023 at 7:50 PM