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Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler was virtually unstoppable in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, preventing what had seemed to be an inevitable sweep for the Lakers.
October 5, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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Markieff Morris scored 19 points off the bench in the Lakers' 115-104 loss to the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the NBA Finals but wishes he could have done more.
October 5, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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The ending of Game 3 could be best described in three words that one never dreamed could be written about the likely future NBA champions. The Lakers quit.
October 4, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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Jimmy Butler had a 40-point triple-double to lead the Miami Heat to a 115-104 win in Game 3 of the NBA Finals to cut the Lakers' lead in the series to 2-1.
October 4, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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The Miami Heat have been effective in slowing down the Lakers' shots in the restricted area, but overall Los Angeles' offense has been proficient.
October 4, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers play the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night. Here are the details, including the starting time and how to watch it.
October 4, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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As they prepare for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the short-handed Heat, the Lakers are saying that the job isn't close to being done.
October 3, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers' star pairing of LeBron James and Anthony Davis is the opposite of Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant in the players' affinity for each other.
October 3, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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Udonis Haslem, Miami's 40-year-old big man, tries to fire up his outmanned Heat teammates, who lost again to the Lakers and trail 2-0 in the NBA Finals.
October 3, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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Los Angeles is halfway to a sweep in the NBA Finals. Here are five takeaways from the Lakers' 124-114 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 2 on Friday night.
October 3, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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Rajon Rondo spearheads a strong effort from the Lakers' bench in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, finishing with 16 points against the Miami Heat
October 2, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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The 6-foot-10 Anthony Davis and his Lakers teammates are overwhelming Jimmy Butler and Miami, as Game 2 proved Friday night.
October 2, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers again did not relax against an overmatched opponent, holding off the gritty Heat, 124-114, to take a seemingly insurmountable 2-0 lead in NBA Finals.
October 2, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Ten of the best images from the Lakers' win over the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Orlando, Fla., on Friday.
October 2, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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The Miami Heat put up a fight, but LeBron James and Anthony Davis dominate in the Lakers' 124-114 victory in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
October 2, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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With starting point guard Goran Dragic doubtful to play against the Lakers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Kendrick Nunn will be in the spotlight.
October 2, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis and LeBron James are the Lakers' stars, but the team may throw fresh bodies at the Heat as the series continues with Game 2 tonight.
October 2, 2020 at 9:50 AM -
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What you need to know about Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat on Friday night in Orlando, Fla., from game time to TV.
October 2, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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Si bien los Lakers le han dedicado esta postemporada a Bryant, muchos piensan en él a diario por otras razones, particularmente cuando se ponen un par de sus...
October 1, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James says addition of another alpha in Anthony Davis has been a good fit because there is no jealousy on the team.
October 1, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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Lakers center Dwight Howard says he's found ways with coping with feelings of depression during his 84 days in the NBA's anti-coronavirus bubble.
October 1, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers rallied from an early deficit to crush the Miami Heat 116-98 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Here are five takeaways from the game.
October 1, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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It shouldn't be a surprise that Danny Green sparked the scoring spree that turned Game 1 of the NBA Finals into a rout for the Lakers.
October 1, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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Rajon Rondo has a reputation for excelling under pressure, and the veteran guard provided a valuable spark in the Lakers' win over the Miami Heat.
October 1, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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The NBA did its best to make Wednesday night not feel like last Wednesday night, but it was mostly fruitless, especially with the Lakers blowing out the Miami Heat...
October 1, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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The Lakers whisked their way to a 116-98 victory over the wide-eyed and weak-kneed Miami Heat on Wednesday in an NBA Finals Game 1 win that felt like a...
September 30, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis and LeBron James played like superstars to lead the Lakers to a 116-98 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Sept. 30, 2020.
September 30, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers defeat the Miami Heat 116-98 to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.
September 30, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers play the Miami Heat on Wednesday in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Here are times and TV information for the best-of-seven series.
September 30, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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While the Lakers have dedicated this postseason to Bryant, many think of him daily for other reasons, particularly when they put on a pair of his Nikes.
September 30, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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A look at how the top-seeded Lakers from the Western Conference and fifth-seeded Miami Heat from the Eastern Conference match up in the NBA Finals.
September 30, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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LeBron James left Cleveland for Miami when he was 25, and it was there that he learned to become a champion. Now he faces the Heat with an NBA title on the...
September 30, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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L.A. Times reporters and columnists pick who they think will win the NBA championship this season.
September 30, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers and Miami Heat have been interconnected over the years with Pat Riley, who has won NBA championships coaching both teams.
September 29, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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LeBron James played for Miami and coach Erik Spoelstra for four years, winning two titles. Now James is leading the Lakers against Spoelstra in the NBA Finals.
September 29, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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Jimmy Butler might not have been a good fit for the Lakers or Clippers in the free-agent search of 2019, but he has found a home in Miami with win-first...
September 29, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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Coach Frank Vogel says the Lakers' bond on and off the court helps them stay focused on winning an NBA title despite the downfalls of life in the bubble.
September 28, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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What you need to know about when the NBA Finals start between the L.A. Lakers and the Miami Heat, what time Game 1 starts and the series schedule.
September 28, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James will face his former team and Heat president Pat Riley will take on the club he coached to some of their biggest wins in the NBA...
September 27, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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Although Frank Vogel wasn't the Lakers' first or second choice for head coach, he proved to be the right choice, writes columnist Helene Elliott.
September 27, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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When Anthony Davis joined LeBron James and the Lakers, there was only one goal: an NBA championship. They have been in lockstep during that pursuit.
September 27, 2020 at 9:50 AM -
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Reserve guard Alex Caruso continues to grow into his role as a key reserve for the Lakers, and Game 5 was another chapter in his success story.
September 27, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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LeBron James is back where he belongs, in his ninth NBA Finals in 10 years. Five takeaways from the Lakers' Game 5 win over the Denver Nuggets.
September 27, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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Following a decade that included six years of wandering outside the playoffs, the Lakers have finally returned home with a berth in the NBA Finals.
September 26, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Anthony Davis makes key plays in Saturday night's clinching win over the Denver Nuggets and finally reaches the NBA's biggest stage.
September 26, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron James came up big in the final minutes of the fourth quarter to help lift the Lakers to a 117-107 series-clinching win over the Nuggets.
September 26, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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The Celtics showed in Game 5 against the Heat they aren't going down without a fight, something the Lakers should expect to see Saturday vs. the Nuggets.
September 25, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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After Denver rallied from 3-1 deficits to win its first two playoff series, the Lakers know they can't afford to underestimate the Nuggets in Game 5.
September 25, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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For the 3rd consecutive playoff series the Nuggets trail 3-1. The Lakers are aware of Denver's penchant for comebacks, which starts Saturday in Game 5.
September 25, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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LeBron James didn't hold back in his efforts to keep the Lakers ahead late in their 114-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4.
September 25, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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The one Laker who must prove he can play at a consistently high level for them to win a championship? It's not LeBron James. It's Anthony Davis.
September 25, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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After making his first NBA playoff start since 2017, Dwight Howard rekindles his past rebounding dominance in the Lakers' Game 4 win over the Nuggets.
September 24, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers stay a step ahead of the Denver Nuggets in their 114-108 win in Game 4, but closing out the series could be the Lakers' toughest challenge yet.
September 24, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope provides a much-needed scoring injection and helps keep Jamal Murray under control in the Lakers' 114-108 Game 4 win.
September 24, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers are hoping to fix issues seen in Games 2 and 3 before taking on the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.
September 23, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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A look at the Lakers' 114-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the Western Conference final.
September 23, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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The Lakers almost wiped out a big second-half deficit before the Denver Nuggets pulled out a win in Game 3, thanks to unheralded forward Jerami Grant.
September 23, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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Two days after pulling off one of the most memorable wins in Lakers playoff history, the team came out flat in a Game 3 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
September 22, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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After the Lakers stormed back to make it a two-possession game, Jamal Murray's clutch play secured a 114-106 win for the Nuggets. The Lakers lead the series...
September 22, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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LeBron James' only regret with a 105-103 win Sunday over the Denver Nuggets was that it didn't happen at Staples Center. Here are five takeaways from the game.
September 21, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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A recounting of the final 20 seconds in Game 2 when the Lakers nearly lost to Denver before good fortune and an Anthony Davis three-pointer delivered a win.
September 21, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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The Denver Nuggets have no choice but to regroup as they prepare for Game 3 against the Lakers on Tuesday, needing more improvement to win a game in the series.
September 21, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers were barreling toward a loss in Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets before Anthony Davis hit what forever will be known as "The Mamba Shot."
September 20, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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Alex Caruso's vocal leadership basketball I.Q. is playing an integral role in helping the Lakers find success in the NBA playoffs.
September 20, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis hits a three-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Lakers to a 105-103 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.
September 20, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Jared Dudley's son Juju is having a one-of-a-kind Lakers bubble experience. The 8-year-old is soaking up instruction from LeBron James, other players and...
September 19, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Reserve center Dwight Howard had a critical impact in the Lakers' series-opening win over Denver. Coach Frank Vogel said the veteran might start Game 2.
September 19, 2020 at 5:50 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.
September 19, 2020 at 9:50 AM -
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Five takeaways from the Lakers' Game 1 victory over the Denver Nuggets, including the return of Rajon "Playoff" Rondo and defense — plenty of defense.
September 19, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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LeBron James deserves to be the NBA MVP after paying such a huge role in transforming the Lakers into a title contender this season, writes Bill Plaschke.
September 19, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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Veteran guard Rajon Rondo brought a dose of smarts, a splash of finesse and a dash of swagger to the Lakers in their Game 1 win over the Nuggets.
September 19, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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Lakers star LeBron James says he's upset to know he received only 16 out of 101 votes for the award: "It's just the voting scale is a little weird to me."
September 18, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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Denver's Nikola Jokic and the Lakers' LeBron James are alike in one crucial way — the ability to control a game with passing. L.A. won Game 1 by shutting down...
September 18, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Frank Vogel knew centers JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard would be key factors against the Nuggets, and the big men were sharp in a Game 1 victory.
September 18, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis finishes with 37 points and LeBron James has 15 points and 12 assists in the Lakers' 126-114 win over the Nuggets in Game 1.
September 18, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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How the Lakers and Nuggets match up in the Western Conference finals that begin on Friday night in Orlando, Fla.
September 18, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is a force the Lakers will have to counter. Anthony Davis has been effective but JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard will defend him too.
September 17, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers center Dwight Howard shared his experience in the bubble for the first time.
September 16, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers' LeBron James and Anthony Davis are the only two All-NBA first-team players remaining inside the NBA bubble.
September 16, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers and Denver Nuggets will begin their Western Conference final series on Friday.
September 16, 2020 at 6:50 AM