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The Lakers know they're considered major underdogs heading into their playoff matchup against Oklahoma City, but they're focused on winning the series.
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The Lakers weren't supposed to win their playoff series against the Rockets. After LeBron James' Herculean effort, they face formidable Oklahoma City.
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An age-defying effort by LeBron James along with strong contributions from Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton, help carry the Lakers to series-clinching win.
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He has 28 points, eight assists and seven rebounds while Rui Hachimura scores 21 to help the Lakers advance to a second-round series against the Thunder.
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Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been on a team that rallied from a playoff deficit and knows his team must dig deeper to fend off the Rockets' surge.
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After his inspiring play on a Game 3 overtime win against the Rockets in Houston, the 41-year-old star has looked mortal.
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The Lakers mount a late rally after falling behind by 13 points early in the fourth quarter but could not finish off the Rockets, who host Game 6 on Friday.
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Damon Jones, a former NBA player and Lakers assistant, became the first of 34 defendants to plead guilty Tuesday in an expansive federal gambling indictment in...
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The starting guard, who has been sidelined along with Luka Doncic since April 2, is questionable as the team looks to close out the playoff series vs. the...
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Deandre Ayton was the best player on the court for the Lakers in Game 4 against Houston before his ejection compromised the Lakers' comeback hopes.
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The Lakers commit 24 turnovers and only make five three-pointers as the Houston Rockets pull away in the third quarter en route to a 115-96 win in Game 4.
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His first postseason points comes in a 26-second flurry that includes a three-pointer and an alley-oop dunk off a pass from his father in Game 3.
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Not only have the Lakers proven they can beat the Houston Rockets, but they've also shown they're capable of defeating Oklahoma City and San Antonio.
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LeBron James put on another ageless performance and the Lakers showed proved once again they are one of the NBA's top clutch-time teams in their Game 3 win.
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Even though Austin Reaves was was unable to play, Marcus Smart had a big night with 25 points, 10 assists, five steals and two blocks in an overtime win.
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In his second season at the helm, he's proving he can make the adjustments necessary to beat Houston in a first-round playoff series.
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The Spurs fell to the underdog Portland Trail Blazers after center Victor Wembanyama's concussion. Meanwhile, the Lakers again overcame Luka Doncic's absence.
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Marcus Smart has stepped into a leadership role for the Lakers, helping them believe they can beat Houston without Luka Doncic and Austin Reeves.
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Bill Plaschke writes LeBron James, Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard will lead the Lakers to a surprising first-round playoff series win over the Rockets.
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LeBron James, Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart combined for 76 points, 16 rebounds and 16 assists to lead the Lakers to a 2-0 series lead.
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Lakers star Luka Doncic's playful nature and ability to bring "good vibes" is serving the team well heading into their Game 2 showdown with the...
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The injury-ravaged Lakers were expected to wilt in the playoffs, but Luke Kennard delivered a blistering shooting show during a win over Houston.
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The Lakers were connected, apparently having had time to adjust to the loss of their two leading scorers, while the Rockets looked confused.
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LeBron James is two rebounds short of a triple-double and Luke Kennard has a career playoff-high 27 points in the best-of-seven series opener.
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While the starting backcourt is trying to return during the first round of the playoffs, coach JJ Redick and team work hard to prepare for Rockets.
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The 'b9' logo denied due to 'likelihood of confusion' with Back9 Golf Apparel's registered mark. James has worn shoes bearing the logo in some Lakers games.
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If he carries the injury-riddled Lakers past the heavily favored Rockets, the team's last standing star will again stamp his label as the G.O.A.T.
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Playing in his record-tying 19th postseason, James will be the leading man against the Rockets after injuries to guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
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Early in his career, the 7-foot center helped the Phoenix Suns reach the NBA Finals as a double-double machine. The Lakers need that again.
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In a Loyola Marymount survey asking Los Angeles County residents to identify their favorite among the 12 pro sports teams within the local market, nearly half picked the...
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Without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined indefintely, coach JJ Redick says "taking care of the basketball and boxing out. That's the series."
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Lakers star Luka Doncic will rejoin the team on Friday after getting treatment for his injury in Europe. There is no timetable for when he will be cleared to...
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The Lakers did enough at the end of the regular season to secure the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference and home-court advantage in its first-round matchup with the...
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Jake LaRavia of the Lakers is one of only 18 players this season to appear in every regular season game.
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The Lakers are the fourth-seeded team and will have home-court advantage over the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
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Beyond being the league's leading three-point shooter, Luke Kennard has 31 assists in the last four games, stepping up his ball-handling responsibilities for the...
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LeBron James leads the Lakers to a 101-73 victory over the Phoenix Suns to keep them in contention for the No. 3 playoff seed in the Western Conference
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With Warriors star Stephen Curry not playing because of injury, LeBron James leads the Lakers to a 119-103 win to stop the team's three-game losing streak.
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Their season turned into a nightmare with injuries to stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who should not be rushed back to play in hopes of saving the season.
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Lakers legend Michael Cooper hopes to add another chapter to his decorated career as the new coach of the Cal State L.A. men's basketball team.
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With LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out with injuries, the Lakers lose in a 123-87 blowout to the first-place Oklahoma City Thunder.
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LeBron James finishes with 30 points, 15 assists and nine rebounds, but without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Lakers lose 134-128 to the Mavericks.
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With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined the rest of the regular season, the ailing Lakers will be without their starting backcourt possibly into the...
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How will Luka Doncic's injury impact the Lakers over the remainder of the regular season? There's only five games left before the NBA playoffs.
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Luka Doncic pulled up in the midrange and grabbed his left leg before eventually walking off the court under his own power in a 139-96 loss to the Thunder.
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The Lakers and Thunder were two of the NBA's hottest teams in March. When they face off, L.A. will get a chance to prove it is ready for the playoffs.
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Luka Doncic finishes with 42 points and becomes the third youngest player in NBA history to reach 15,000 career points in the Lakers' 127-113 win over...
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LeBron James finishes with a triple-double as the Lakers overcome Luka Doncic's suspension to defeat Washington 120-101 for their 15th win in last 17 games.
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Luka Doncic won't play for the Lakers against the Wizards on Monday night because of a one-game suspension he received for his 16th technical foul.
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The Lakers superstar, who picked up his 16th technical foul on Friday in a win over the Nets, will miss the game against the Wizards on Monday night.
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Bronny James has shown his value to the Lakers at an important time, confirming he isn't on the roster solely to appease his father, LeBron James.
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Only a week after Luka Doncic's 16th technical foul was rescinded by the NBA, the Lakers superstar picked up another one in a win over the Brooklyn Nets.
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LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Jaxson Hayes each score 20-plus points to end a six-game road trip with a fifth victory.
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Luka Doncic misses a game-tying three-pointer just before the final buzzer as the Lakers' nine-game winning streak ends in a 113-110 loss to Detroit.
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The NBA rescinded technical fouls issued to Luka Doncic and Goga Bitadze during the Lakers' win over the Orlando Magic.
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Lakers star Luka Doncic hopes he won't be suspended by the NBA after he says an explicit comment from Orlando's Goga Bitadze led to his 16th technical foul.
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Lakers star LeBron James played in his 1,612th NBA regular-season game against the Magic on Saturday, when Luke Kennard sank a last-second three for the win.
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Lakers star Luka Doncic, the NBA's leading scorer, has been on a scoring tear, with his 60-point game against Miami reigniting debate over his MVP credentials.
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Luka Doncic scores 60 points and LeBron James finishes with a triple-double as the Lakers rally from a 15-point deficit to beat Miami 134-126.
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Luka Doncic is just shy of a triple-double and LeBron James misses only one shot as Lakers defeat the Rockets.
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When measuring the furiously growing buzz around the Lakers, one need only heed the hopeful cries of one of their most rabid fans, 6-year-old Jackson Tuyay.
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Luka Doncic finishes with 36 points as the Lakers surge in the final minute and lean on a gritty defensive effort in a 100-92 victory over Houston.
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Austin Reaves' perfectly executed play at the free-throw line against the Nuggets is another reminder of much he has grown with the Lakers.
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Austin Reaves forces overtime after scoring off a rebound from his own free throw before Luka Doncic scores in the final second of a 127-125 Lakers win.
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Luka Doncic finishes with 51 points and falls one assist short of a triple-double as the Lakers defeat the Chicago Bulls 142-130 for their fourth straight win.
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Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is attempting to bring his two daughters to the United States from his native Slovenia after separating from his fiancée, Anamaria...
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Why are Lakers playing better defense? Who is fueling their progress? Coach JJ Redick and the Lakers discuss their progress after a win over Minnesota.
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Bam Adebao scored 83 points in a game, surpassing Kobe Bryant's iconic 81-point effort, against the tanking Wizards, who helped inflate his stats.
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Luka Doncic had 31 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists as Lakers, without LeBron James, Jaxson Hayes and Maxi Kleber, defeat the Timberwolves.
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The Lakers have struggled against the NBA's best teams, but they showed a level of defensive stinginess against the Knicks that could serve them well.
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Luka Doncic scores 35 points and Austin Reaves 25 points as the Lakers overcome LeBron James' absence in a 110-97 win over the New York Knicks.
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After dispatching the Pacers with ease behind Luka Doncic's 44 points, the Lakers can show their playoff might Sunday against the New York Knicks.
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Luka Doncic scores 44 points against Indiana, becoming only the fourth player in Lakers history to score at least 40 points 10 times in a season.
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Luka Doncic received his 15th technical foul of the season in the Lakers' loss to the Nuggets, putting him one technical away from a one-game suspension.
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Lakers star LeBron James breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record for most career field goals in the regular season during a 120-113 loss to Denver.
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The team has a chance to pull ahead of the Nuggets with a win in Denver on Thursday, yet regardless of the outcome it will be debated ad nauseum.
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The Lakers got some key defensive stops late in a win over the Pelicans Tuesday, a victory they hope breeds confidence and positive momentum.
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With all five starters scoring in double figures, the Lakers pulled out a victory over a stubborn New Orleans Pelicans.
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Luka Doncic scores 28 points and LeBron James finishes with 24 points as the Lakers dominate the NBA-worst Sacramento Kings in a 128-104 crowd-pleaser.
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LeBron James makes his 1,000th career three-pointer and Luka Doncic scores 26 points as the Lakers beat Golden State to end their three-game losing streak.
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