Tag: Lakers
NBA: Celtics hold off Anthony Davis, Lakers on Christmas
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis dunks the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) LOS ANGELES — The Boston Celtics were happy to share on Christmas Day, and it propelled them to a historic holiday against the…
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NBA: LeBron James scores 40, Lakers beat Thunder to end skid
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dunks against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort, left, as forward Kenrich Williams, right, watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings) OKLAHOMA CITY — LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points and the Los Angeles…
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NBA: Knicks overcome LeBron’s 109th triple-double, hold off Lakers
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, left, greets Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James after an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) LOS ANGELES — Jalen Brunson scored 11 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, and the New York Knicks overcame LeBron James’ 109th career triple-double…
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Lakers hang modest banner to celebrate NBA’s first In-Season title
The 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament Champions banner is displayed before an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks, Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) LOS ANGELES— The Los Angeles Lakers have hung a modest black banner at their downtown arena to celebrate their unbeaten run…
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NBA: Luka Doncic, Tim Hardaway lead Mavericks over Lakers
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic reacts to a call during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Dallas, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero) DALLAS— Luka Doncic is piling up the minutes with All-Star sidekick Kyrie Irving sidelined by a bruised foot. When his back cooperates, Tim…
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Lakers ready to get back to business after historic NBA Cup win
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, lifts the the NBA Cup while celebrating with teammates after they defeated the Indiana Pacers 123-109 in the championship game in the NBA basketball In-Season Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in Las Vegas.(AP Photo/Ian Maule) The champagne was flowing after LeBron James and Anthony Davis inspired the…
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LeBron scores 30, Lakers rout Pelicans reach NBA In-Season final
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates after making a 3-point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half of a semifinal in the NBA basketball In-Season Tournament, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule) LAS VEGAS— LeBron James scored 30 points in less than three quarters and the…
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NBA: LeBron scores 37, hits winning free throw as Lakers top Rockets
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates a basket during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena on November 19, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images/AFP LOS ANGELES — LeBron James scored a season-high 37 points, including the go-ahead free throw with 1.9 seconds remaining, and the Los…
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NBA: Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero power Magic past Lakers
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) drives to the basket while defended by Los Angeles Lakers guard Max Christie (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough) ORLANDO, Florida — Franz Wagner scored 26 points, Paolo Banchero added 25 points, 10 assists and…
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NBA: LeBron James keys Lakers’ win over Kevin Durant’s Suns
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reaches for a inbound pass intended for Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) LOS ANGELES — When Kevin Durant scored in the final minutes, LeBron James answered. These…
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