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The Lakers cruised past the Heat, which saw starters Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic exit early with injuries, in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. ...
September 30, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat meet in the bubble in the battle for the 2020 NBA championship.
September 30, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Former President Barack Obama and a number of NBA legends were "virtual fans" for Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Lakers and Heat. ...
September 30, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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The moment has prompted the Los Angeles Lakers to remember more joyful times. The moment has made Lakers guard Rajon Rondo try to forget about it...
September 30, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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The bubble experiment is coming to an end, and it's time to crown a champ. Will it be Lakers or Heat? Our team makes its picks for the NBA Finals...
September 30, 2020 at 5:51 AM -
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The Lakers and Heat open the NBA Finals with plenty of juicy story lines. Who will strike first? Here are three major keys to watch in Game 1...
September 30, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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LeBron James won titles with the Heat in 2012 and 2013, so he's well aware of how Erik Spoelstra will have Miami prepared for the NBA Finals...
September 29, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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SportsPulse: At the beginning of the season, not many predicted the Heat and Lakers to meet in the NBA Finals, but here we are. USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt tells us...
September 29, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Mark Medina says that a Lakers' championship would be one of the storied franchise's greatest after a year of adversity...
September 29, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Mark Medina says that a Lakers' champion would rank right at the top for the storied franchise after what was a year of adversity...
September 29, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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Pat Riley is back in the finals, where his Miami Heat will play the LA Lakers, a team he coached to four championships during the Showtime era...
September 29, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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SportsPulse: At the beggining of the season, not many experts predicted the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers to meet in the NBA Finals, but here we are and Jeff...
September 29, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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SportsPulse: The Los Angeles Lakers are headed back to the NBA Finals after knocking off the Nuggets in Game 5, but LeBron James is not ready to celebrate anything yet...
September 28, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Doc Rivers had the Clippers on track to face the Lakers in the conference finals before the team collapsed against the Nuggets. ...
September 28, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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The Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers will battle for the championship in the bubble as they advanced to the NBA Finals.
September 27, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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The Heat will play former star LeBron James and the Lakers in the NBA Finals after ousting the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals...
September 27, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis strongly credit Frank Vogel for guided the Los Angeles Lakers to their first NBA Finals appearance in 10 years...
September 27, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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LeBron James showed why his teams are 16-1 in closeout games since 2015, taking over in the fourth quarter to advance the Lakers to the NBA Finals...
September 27, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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SportsPulse: The Los Angeles Lakers are headed back to the NBA Finals after knocking off the Nuggets in Game 5, but LeBron James is not ready to celebrate anything yet...
September 26, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers are heading to the NBA Finals for the first time in 10 years after beating the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals...
September 26, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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What I'm Hearing: Jeff Zillgitt breaks down what both teams were saying following the Lakers Game 4 win over the Nuggets to take a 3-1 series lead and why this is...
September 25, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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The Denver Nuggets again find themselves down three games to one in a playoff series after Game 4 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. ...
September 25, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis had never appeared in the conference finals before, but he has met the moment with some dominant fourth quarters against the Nuggets...
September 25, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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The Lakers are one win away from reaching the NBA Finals for the first time in 10 years, while the Nuggets are looking at another 3-1 series deficit...
September 24, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Lakers' Dwight Howard wasn't sure he wanted to join restart after the mother of his son died. But a shot at NBA Finals has him enjoying the moment...
September 23, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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What I'm Hearing: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt relays what members of the Lakers and Nuggets were saying following Denver's pivotal Game 3 win in the Western...
September 23, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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The Lakers painfully experienced the thin line between resiliency and vulnerability in Tuesday night's Game 3 loss to the Nuggets. ...
September 23, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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LeBron James defended his critiques of law enforcement officers after the LA Lakers' Game 3 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
September 22, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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The never-quit Nuggets climbed back into the Western Conference finals with a 114-104 win over the Lakers in Game 3 to cut the series deficit to 2-1...
September 22, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Following a Game 2 buzzer-beater to secure the win, it's evident why the Lakers put forth every effort to bring Anthony Davis to Los Angeles...
September 21, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis did his best Kobe Bryant impersonation, knocking down the winning 3 to lift the Lakers over the Nuggets in Game 2 of the West finals...
September 20, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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The Nuggets again showed they can rally against superior talent in Game 2. But they also learned they can't afford to squander any opportunities...
September 20, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis knocked down the game-winning 3 as time expired to give the Lakers a 105-103 win over the Nuggets and a 2-0 lead in the West finals...
September 20, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Foul trouble, an inability to contain Anthony Davis leave Denver Nuggets frustrated with Game 1 performance against the Los Angeles Lakers...
September 18, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis led the way as the Los Angeles Lakers handled the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
September 18, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Giannis Antetokounmpo put up impressive numbers, but LeBron James had lofty stats himself and led Lakers through difficult times. He should be MVP...
September 18, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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While Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals fell to the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, Lakers star LeBron James was impressed. ...
September 18, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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Everyone expected the Lakers here, but the Nuggets crashed the West finals and denied fans an all-LA matchup. Who will move on to the NBA Finals...
September 18, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis take their leadership roles seriously, setting a hard-working tone that the rest of the Lakers can follow. ...
September 17, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Clippers' collapse against the Nuggets ensured there would be no "Battle of LA" in the Western Conference Finals, and Lakers insist they don't care...
September 17, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva requested Lakers star LeBron James match the $175,000 reward in the shooting that injured two deputies...
September 16, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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Once down 3-1 in the series, the Nuggets completed an all-time comeback by defeating the Clippers in Game 7 of their semifinal matchup and will now face the Los Angeles...
September 15, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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With five full days off before the Western Conference finals, the Lakers are trying to balance resting and relaxing with staying sharp and ready...
September 14, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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LeBron James and the Lakers didn't want to play a sixth game and give the Rockets any hope. So they took care of business with a persuasive rout...
September 13, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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The Lakers started fast and rolled to a 119-96 win over the Rockets to reach the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2010. ...
September 12, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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William Rondo was removed from the guest seating area in the fourth quarter after exchanging words with Russell Westbrook.
September 12, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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What I'm Hearing: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt discusses the ways the Los Angeles Lakers have outplayed the Houston Rockets in their Western Conference semifinal...
September 11, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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Los Angeles went small against small-ball darling Houston. The problem is the Lakers' small-ball lineup is bigger and better than the Rockets'...
September 10, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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The Lakers' size advantage overwhelmed the Rockets for much of Game 4, and Los Angeles moved one win from the Western Conference finals. ...
September 10, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers' size advantage overwhelmed the Rockets for much of Game 4, and Los Angeles moved one win from the Western Conference finals. ...
September 10, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers' size advantage overwhelmed the Rockets for much of Game 4, and Los Angeles moved one win from the Western Conference finals. ...
September 10, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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LeBron James tallied 36 points, six rebounds, five assists and four blocks to boost the Lakers over the Rockets in Game 3 and take a 2-1 series lead...
September 9, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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LeBron James tallied 36 points, six rebounds, five assists and four blocks to boost the Lakers over the Rockets in Game 3 and take a 2-1 series lead...
September 9, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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LeBron James tallied 36 points, six rebounds, five assists and four blocks to boost the Lakers over the Rockets in Game 3 and take a 2-1 series lead...
September 8, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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With their Game 2 win, the Lakers showed they have the top talent and adaptability to handle the Rockets' speed and positional versatility...
September 7, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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Families have started to join players inside the NBA bubble, and LeBron James' wife Savannah is here. Their three kids aren't for a simple reason...
September 6, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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After two months inside the NBA bubble at Disney World, the daily interactions between coaches and players are starting to get a little weird...
September 6, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers finished with a 117-109 win over the Rockets in Game 2 by relying on a simple formula: Depend on their star players. ...
September 6, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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The Rockets took down the Lakers in Game 1 by imposing their will with their star power, their position-less lineups and their tenacious defense...
September 5, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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The Rockets' stars outperformed the Lakers' stars as Houston stole Game 1 with a comfy 112-97 win over Los Angeles.
September 4, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Following a huge defensive play to seal a Game 7 win against the Thunder, James Harden reminds us all of his versatility which will be integral for their upcoming series...
September 3, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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Lakers and Clippers enter second-round playoff series with something their opponents will not get: multiple days off without a game. Will that help...
September 2, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers' closeout win over the Blazers took a backseat as LeBron James used his postgame comments to talk protests, racial justice and more...
August 30, 2020 at 1:50 AM -
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 79 points as the Lakers finished off the Blazers in Game 5 for their first playoff series win since 2012...
August 30, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 79 points as the Lakers finished off the Blazers in Game 5 for their first playoff series win since 2012...
August 29, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick sent a note of appreciation to Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.
August 29, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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The Lakers initially wanted to end the season after the first games were boycotted, but meetings with the rest of the players softened their stance...
August 28, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Robert Horry, an ex-NBA player and studio analyst on the LA Lakers' TV network, delivered a powerful message on what being Black in America is like...
August 27, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers and Clippers were against finishing the NBA playoffs as players and coaches met for more than two hours Wednesday night. ...
August 26, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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A day after Kobe Bryant would have turned 42, his memory helped drive the Lakers in their 135-115 win over the Blazers that gave LA a 3-1 series lead...
August 25, 2020 at 2:50 AM -
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After Monday night's Game 4 win over the Trail Blazers, the Lakers' LeBron James expressed frustration over the Jacob Blake incident in Kenosha...
August 25, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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Damian Lillard sat out most of the second half of Game 4 after suffering a right knee injury against the Lakers.
August 24, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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A day after Kobe Bryant would have turned 42, his memory helped drive the Lakers in their 135-115 win over the Blazers that gave LA a 3-1 series lead...
August 24, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Vanessa Bryant wrote an emotional tribute to her late husband Kobe Bryant on what would've been the former Los Angeles Lakers star's 42nd birthday...
August 23, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis complement each other on the court - 67 points, 23 rebounds and 16 assists in Lakers' Game 3 win vs. Blazers - and off...
August 22, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 67 points, 23 rebounds and 16 assists to guide the Lakers past the Blazers 116-108 for a 2-1 series lead...
August 22, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant has missed so much in such a short period, including the Lakers making the playoffs for the first time since...
August 22, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James responded Friday to a disinformation campaign by an anti-voting by mail group that is using his image. ...
August 21, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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What i'm Hearing: LeBron James helps Anthony Davis get his confidence back for game 2
August 21, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis scored 31 points and pulled down 11 rebounds as Los Angeles flexed its muscles on defense and held Portland to 88 points. ...
August 21, 2020 at 1:50 AM