The Los Angeles Lakers looked beaten, then LeBron James decided they were not. In a wild Game 3 in Houston, the Lakers erased a late six-point deficit, survived overtime and …
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The Los Angeles Lakers won Game 1 of their first-round series against Houston, but Shannon Sharpe’s takeaway was less about the scoreboard than about the warning signs buried underneath it. …
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Short-Handed Lakers Seize Game 1, Outlast Rockets Behind Kennard’s Burst
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe Los Angeles Lakers opened their first-round series by looking far steadier than a wounded team had any right to. Missing both Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, the Lakers still …
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Lakers Bracing For A First-Round Without Luka Dončić Or Austin Reaves
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasThe Los Angeles Lakers appear to be preparing for the most difficult version of their first-round series: one without either Luka Dončić or Austin Reaves. In a report, ESPN’s Dave …
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Connecticut Turns Up Pressure On WNBA Over Sun Sale Questions
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe fight over the Connecticut Sun’s future has moved beyond rumor and into a legal and political confrontation. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said his office has requested documents from …
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36 Years Ago Today, Hakeem Olajuwon Had His Infamous Quadruple Double
by Kano Klasby Kano Klas36 years ago today, Hakeem Olajuwon became one of only four players – Nate Thurmond, Alvin Robertson, David Robinson (four years after Hakeem) being the other three – to record …
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Kevin Durant Passes Michael Jordan, Adds Another Historic Mark To His Scoring Legacy
by Len Werleby Len WerleKevin Durant moved past Michael Jordan on Saturday night to claim fifth place on the NBA’s all-time regular-season scoring list, reaching 32,294 career points in the Houston Rockets’ 123-122 win …
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Fred VanVleet Doubles Down On Spurs Skepticism: “Playoffs, We’ll Judge Them From There”
Fred VanVleet has already nudged people to slow down on the San Antonio Spurs hype, pointing out they haven’t won anything yet to warrant victory laps. Now he’s doubling down. …
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Fred VanVleet Pumps The Brakes On Spurs Hype: “Have They Won A Playoff Series?”
The San Antonio Spurs suddenly look like one of the best teams in the league, which has people throwing them into contender conversations. A 49-18 record and four wins over …
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A Reese Family Milestone: Julian Reese Starts In His NBA Debut, Angel Reese Celebrates
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasMonday night in Washington brought a new kind of highlight for the Reese family, one that had nothing to do with a box score and everything to do with arrival. …
