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Nash is in the starting lineup, Mike D'Antoni tells reporters.
April 21, 2013 at 11:50 AM -
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The Rockets forward hits a huge shot to tie and send the Lakers to overtime.
April 17, 2013 at 10:50 PM -
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Kobe-less Lakers got a big win against Houston and finish as the seventh seed
April 17, 2013 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers have to figure out who is going to help Dwight Howard usher in a new era.
April 17, 2013 at 9:50 AM -
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Lakers' big offseason acquisition will get trial run as center of attention.
April 16, 2013 at 9:50 PM -
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Pau Gasol and Dwight Howard must carry the load for the Lakers without injured Kobe Bryant
April 16, 2013 at 6:50 PM -
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Because of hip and hamstring issues, Lakers are holding Nash out Wednesday
April 16, 2013 at 1:50 PM -
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Al Jefferson helps Utah stave off elimination for final postseason spot.
April 15, 2013 at 7:50 PM -
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Possible playoff run remains ahead for Los Angeles despite loss of leader.
April 15, 2013 at 5:50 PM -
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USA TODAY breaks down Monday's NBA schedule by playoff stakes.
April 15, 2013 at 7:50 AM -
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Lakers take huge step toward playoff berth by holding off Spurs.
April 14, 2013 at 9:50 PM -
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Indications are strong Dwight Howard will return to the Lakers next season.
April 14, 2013 at 5:50 PM -
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Jack was fined for an incident that happened against the Lakers on April 12
April 14, 2013 at 3:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni told reporters at Sunday's shootaround that point guard Steve Nash will not play Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs. But...
April 14, 2013 at 11:50 AM -
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USA TODAY Sports ranks Sunday's eight NBA games by watchability.
April 14, 2013 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers lost Bryant near the end of one of the best seasons he has ever had.
April 13, 2013 at 6:50 PM -
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Bryant was injured in the closing minutes of the Lakers game against Golden State
April 13, 2013 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers star is met with an outpour of support and encouragement from fellow NBA players.
April 13, 2013 at 11:50 AM -
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No time is a good time for an injury to an important player.
April 13, 2013 at 11:50 AM -
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Lakers star Kobe Bryant heard his Achilles tendon pop and is done for the season
April 13, 2013 at 1:50 AM -
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Pau Gasol steps up for a triple-double in a dark moment in the Lakers' ugly season.
April 12, 2013 at 11:50 PM -
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With three games to go, the Lakers control their chances for the playoffs.
April 11, 2013 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers forward's interview led to rookie Robert Sacre dancing in a cat wig Wednesday.
April 11, 2013 at 5:50 AM -
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A shootout between rookie and Hall of Famer defines the Lakers' 110-104 victory over the Blazers.
April 10, 2013 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers moved one game ahead of idle Jazz for eighth in the West with three games left.
April 10, 2013 at 10:50 PM -
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Watch the Lakers forward's unique explanation as to why he returned from injury so fast.
April 10, 2013 at 6:50 AM -
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The Lakers big man has given the team a boost since returning from a long injury layoff.
April 10, 2013 at 4:50 AM -
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The Jazz hold a tiebreaker over the eighth-place Lakers with three games to play.
April 9, 2013 at 11:50 PM -
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Los Angeles leaps over Utah to stay in the playoff picture with four games remaining.
April 9, 2013 at 10:50 PM -
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Before the season, the Lakers thought they'd be resting guys before games like Tuesday's
April 9, 2013 at 1:50 PM -
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USA TODAY Sports ranks Tuesday's 10-game NBA slate by watchability.
April 9, 2013 at 7:50 AM -
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The 'Battle of L.A.' at the Staples Center was a key game for both teams
April 7, 2013 at 3:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers coach says the Lakers should have home-court advantage.
April 7, 2013 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers held onto the final playoff position by beating Memphis 86-84
April 5, 2013 at 10:50 PM -
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USA TODAY Sports ranks Friday's 12 NBA games by watchability.
April 5, 2013 at 11:50 AM -
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The Jazz are breathing down the Lakers' necks as only a handful of games remain.
April 4, 2013 at 6:50 PM -
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The team hangs his jersey backwards in the Staples Center rafters.
April 3, 2013 at 2:50 PM -
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The Dallas Mavericks owner never misses an opportunity to zing his former rival.
April 3, 2013 at 10:50 AM -
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Lakers pull even with Jazz for final playoff spot in Western Conference.
April 2, 2013 at 11:50 PM -
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The Lakers legend and Jimmy Kimmel celebrate Easter with an eating contest.
April 2, 2013 at 1:50 PM -
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Bryant passed Wilt Chamberlain on the all-time list as the Lakers picked up a crucial win.
March 30, 2013 at 10:50 PM -
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USA TODAY Sports ranks Saturday's 10-game NBA schedule by watchability.
March 30, 2013 at 10:50 AM -
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Jazz tie Lakers for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
March 29, 2013 at 10:50 PM -
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A costly loss for L.A. as it hoped to keep up in bid for eighth seed in the West
March 28, 2013 at 8:50 PM -
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The electrifying forward enjoys his first career 20-point game as the Bucks beat the Lakers
March 28, 2013 at 7:50 PM -
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USA TODAY Sports ranks Thursday's three NBA games by watchability.
March 28, 2013 at 9:50 AM -
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Bryant looks fine playing small forward, finishing with 31 points and seven assists.
March 27, 2013 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers will need to make a deep playoff run to get Metta World Peace back this season.
March 27, 2013 at 2:50 PM -
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The Lakers forward will be flown to Los Angeles for further examination
March 26, 2013 at 7:50 PM -
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Warriors win key battle for playoff positioning in Western Conference
March 25, 2013 at 10:50 PM -
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Lee and World Peace need to be separated after confrontation as Lakers face Warriors
March 25, 2013 at 9:50 PM -
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Coach Mike D'Antoni finally snaps, questioning the Lakers' heart
March 23, 2013 at 9:50 AM -
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Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol played for the Lakers, but old teammate Trevor Ariza outdid them.
March 22, 2013 at 10:50 PM -
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West was a key member of the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers who own the 33-game winning streak
March 21, 2013 at 7:50 PM -
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Luis Scola scored 14 points in the fourth as the Suns outscored the Lakers 28-10.
March 18, 2013 at 10:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers will be without Kobe Bryant for the second game in a row when they face the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.
March 18, 2013 at 2:50 PM -
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USA TODAY Sports breaks down the NBA games, ranked in order of watchability.
March 18, 2013 at 9:50 AM -
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Antawn Jamison stepped up after Kobe Bryant finally stepped out for the Lakers.
March 17, 2013 at 9:50 PM -
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The Warriors, Rockets, Jazz and Lakers are clawing for the final West playoff spots.
March 16, 2013 at 6:50 AM -
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Kobe Bryant went 0-for-4, but Dwight Howard carried the Lakers vs. the Pacers.
March 15, 2013 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni expects his star in Friday's 7 p.m. ET game against the Pacers.
March 15, 2013 at 3:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni stressed how "remarkable" Bryant is in healing.
March 15, 2013 at 10:50 AM -
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If Bryant's not back in lineup soon, the Lakers need help quick so they can stay in race
March 14, 2013 at 6:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant twisted his ankle on an attempt to tie Tuesday's game.
March 13, 2013 at 8:50 PM -
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Kobe twisted his ankle upon landing after attempting a game-typing jumper late.
March 13, 2013 at 7:50 PM -
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Center shows signs of being franchise player Lakers thought they were getting.
March 12, 2013 at 11:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant continued his recent hot play with 41 points and 12 assists in an overtime win.
March 8, 2013 at 11:50 PM -
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Dwight Howard is playing in Orlando for the first time, but the fans prefer LeBron James.
March 8, 2013 at 4:50 PM -
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USA TODAY Sports examines the bubble, which is settled in the East but not in the West.
March 7, 2013 at 6:50 PM -
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Down by as much as 25, Lakers make huge fourth-quarter push past Hornets
March 6, 2013 at 8:50 PM -
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Thunder watch lead thin in fourth but keep Lakers from completing comeback.
March 5, 2013 at 10:50 PM -
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Jerry West has been involved in basketball for a sixth decade now, never straying from a game he helped popularize (that's his silouette on the league's logo). Recently...
March 5, 2013 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers star says he would have confronted Thunder forward if he had been hit.
March 4, 2013 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers have won 13 of 18 games, reaching the .500 mark for the first time in 61 days
March 4, 2013 at 12:50 PM -
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Bryant scored 11 points in the fourth and hit the go-ahead layup with 9 seconds left.
March 3, 2013 at 10:50 PM -
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New face of the Lakers wears a lowered baseball cap and has raises plenty of suspicion.
March 1, 2013 at 8:50 AM -
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Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak continues to defend big man Dwight Howard
March 1, 2013 at 3:50 AM -
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Lakers move within 2 games of final West playoff spot with 12th win in 17 games.
February 28, 2013 at 10:50 PM