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• 'Why not us?': Lakers looking to extend series against Nuggets
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  They avoided being swept out of the playoffs for the second consecutive season but still trail Denver 3-1 despite leading for more than 71% of the minutes played in this...
  Share • April 28, 2024 at 3:50 PM
• Nuggets' Jamal Murray questionable for Game 5 vs. Lakers with calf strain
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Murray appeared to sustain the injury in Saturday's Game 4 loss to the Lakers.
  Share • April 28, 2024 at 3:50 PM
• The Lakers avoided a sweep. Can they steal Game 5 in Denver?
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  With the Lakers trailing their first round playoff series 3-0 and facing elimination, they won Game 4, 119-108.
  Share • April 28, 2024 at 10:50 AM
• The Nuggets warmed up in slides against the Lakers because their bus carrying their shoes was late
  From the Web › For The Win
  Los Angeles traffic hit the Nuggets at the worst possible time.
  Share • April 28, 2024 at 9:50 AM
• An enraged LeBron James went ballistic on the Lakers bench for not challenging a questionable call
  From the Web › For The Win
  LeBron James was FURIOUS the Nuggets got away with this call.
  Share • April 28, 2024 at 9:50 AM
• NBA Playoffs: Suns, Pelicans last teams in position to get swept after Lakers finally top Nuggets
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers had lost their previous 11 games against the Nuggets counting the playoffs.
  Share • April 28, 2024 at 9:50 AM
• 2024 NBA Playoffs Takeaways: Did the Lakers learn something they can repeat?
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The things the Lakers did better in Game 4 they can do again in Game 5 and beyond, but consistency is not the team's strength.
  Share • April 28, 2024 at 9:50 AM
• The Lakers Finally Beat Denver, Orlando Goes Electric, and More From Saturday's Playoff Slate
  From the Web › The Ringer
  Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Justin and Rob recap Saturday night's slate, starting with the Lakers staving off elimination Justin and Rob recap...
  Share • April 28, 2024 at 8:50 AM
• Game 4 takeaways: Lakers finally met Nuggets' force with force
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  A look at how the Lakers staved off elimination Saturday night, from the big games of LeBron James and Anthony Davis to the contributions of role players.
  Share • April 28, 2024 at 7:50 AM
• Letters to Sports: The Lakers' blame game has begun
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section express their opinions on the Lakers' problems, Reggie Bush and the Heisman Trust, and Caitlin Clark.
  Share • April 28, 2024 at 4:50 AM
• Hernández: Why can't Lakers make history and come back in series to beat Nuggets?
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The LeBron James-led Lakers were created to win games, and after ending their 11-game losing streak to the Denver Nuggets, the momentum is in their favor.
  Share • April 28, 2024 at 4:50 AM
• LeBron James, Austin Reaves praise Anthony Davis' rebounding in Game 4
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Make no mistake about it: Anthony Davis' play, particularly on the boards, was a major factor in the Lakers' Game 4 win over the Nuggets.
  Share • April 28, 2024 at 1:50 AM
• D'Angelo Russell expresses confidence in himself after Game 4 win
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  D'Angelo Russell said after playing well in the Lakers' Game 4 win that he hasn't lost belief in himself, even after a very poor Game 3.
  Share • April 28, 2024 at 12:50 AM
• Malone: Late-arriving shoes not why Nuggets lost
  From the Web › ESPN
  Some Denver players on Saturday took the court before the Nuggets' 119-108 loss to the Lakers in Game 4 of the first round, without any shoes because of a mix-up in...
  Share • April 27, 2024 at 11:50 PM
• Lakers gain 'lifeline,' avoid sweep with G4 victory
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Lakers snapped an 11-game losing streak to the Nuggets with Saturday's 119-108 win but still enter Monday's Game 5 on the edge of elimination.
  Share • April 27, 2024 at 11:50 PM
• LeBron James and the Lakers avoid a first-round sweep, but the clock is ticking in L.A.
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The 11-game losing streak the Lakers had to the Denver Nuggets is over, delaying the inevitable questions about LeBron's future.
  Share • April 27, 2024 at 11:50 PM
• Alexander: Yes, the Lakers are still alive after Game 4 win against Nuggets
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The odds remain steep against the defending champs, but Saturday night's victory fooled those (including a certain columnist) who didn't see this series going back to...
  Share • April 27, 2024 at 10:50 PM
• Lakers force Game 5 in Denver with 119-108 win over Nuggets at home
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  The Los Angeles Lakers avoided playoff elimination with a 119-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of their first-round series.
  Share • April 27, 2024 at 9:50 PM
• Lakers end losing streak vs. Nuggets, avoid another playoff sweep
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  LeBron James (30 points) and Anthony Davis (25 points, 23 rebounds) get help from the supporting cast and the Lakers beat the Nuggets for the first time in 12 meetings...
  Share • April 27, 2024 at 8:50 PM
• NBA Playoffs: Lakers stave off elimination, snap 11-game losing streak to Nuggets
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Nobody beats LeBron James and the Lakers 12 times in a row.
  Share • April 27, 2024 at 8:50 PM
• Lakers defeat Nuggets to avoid elimination: 'We've given ourselves another life'
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell each have 20-plus points to help the Lakers force Game 5 in Denver on Monday night.
  Share • April 27, 2024 at 8:50 PM
• Lakers' Christian Wood available for Game 4 against Nuggets
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Wood had left knee surgery last month and hasn't played since the All-Star break, sidelined with what the team officially deemed "left knee effusion" (swelling) for a...
  Share • April 27, 2024 at 4:50 PM
• The harshest truth behind the Lakers' 0-3 deficit to the Nuggets
  From the Web › ESPN
  On the brink of yet another "competitive sweep" to the Nuggets, the differences between the two franchises are stark. One spent years building a championship roster and...
  Share • April 27, 2024 at 8:50 AM
• Nuggets vs. Lakers NBA Playoffs Game 4: How to watch online, live stream info, game time, TV channel
  From the Web › For The Win
  Saturday's NBA slate includes Anthony Davis' Los Angeles Lakers (47-35) in a home matchup with the Denver Nuggets (57-25) at (...)
  Share • April 27, 2024 at 7:50 AM
• 'We can't wait': A timeline of the bad blood between Nuggets and Lakers
  From the Web › ESPN
  The back-and-forth between the two teams dates back to last season's Western Conference finals.
  Share • April 27, 2024 at 5:50 AM
• Darvin Ham on Lakers' mood: They are 'ready to make a change'
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Lakers head coach Darvin Ham made a curious and possibly ominous statement about his team's mood as it is on the verge of being swept.
  Share • April 26, 2024 at 6:50 PM
• Lakers hoping they can flip the script, avoid being swept by Nuggets again
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Ahead of a do-or-die Game 4, the Lakers' priority was film study: trying to figure out what needs to happen for them so Saturday night doesn't go the same way the...
  Share • April 26, 2024 at 4:50 PM
• Lakers believe they 'have the talent' to beat the Nuggets
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Even though they've lost 11 consecutive games to Denver, coach Darvin Ham and forward Rui Hachimura say the Lakers are capable of beating the Nuggets.
  Share • April 26, 2024 at 4:50 PM
• Lakers' Ham: 'Not changing my starting lineup'
  From the Web › ESPN
  Lakers coach Darvin Ham said he will keep the same starting five as Los Angeles looks to prevent a series sweep against Denver in Game 4 on Saturday.
  Share • April 26, 2024 at 3:50 PM
• The Magic Win Big in Game 3 and Embiid Drops 50 on the Knicks. Plus, the Lakers Fall 0-3.
  From the Web › The Ringer
  Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images Austin and Pausha go over Paolo Banchero and the Magic's big win, Joel Embiid's 50-point game, and so much more Austin and Pausha are...
  Share • April 26, 2024 at 1:50 PM
• Was Wildes right about the Nuggets-Lakers series? | First Things First
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  The Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-105 to go up 3-0 on the series. The Nuggets have beat the Lakers 11 straight times now, and Kevin Wildes is gloating...
  Share • April 26, 2024 at 1:50 PM
• The Nuggets' Greatness, Embiid's 50-Ball, and Suns in Trouble
  From the Web › The Ringer
  Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Logan and Howard dive into the Nuggets' win on Friday over the Lakers and reflect on Joel Embiid leading the 76ers to victory...
  Share • April 26, 2024 at 11:50 AM
• A Falcons-Penix Zag and More NFL Draft Reaction With Todd McShay, Plus, Nuggets All but Finish Lakers, and Sixers, Magic Win
  From the Web › The Ringer
  Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Todd McShay joins to share his thoughts on the first round of the NFL draft, including the surprise QB picks Russillo starts the pod...
  Share • April 26, 2024 at 11:50 AM
• LeBron, Lakers on brink of elimination after Game 3 loss vs. Nuggets | Undisputed
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Skip Bayless, Paul Pierce and Keyshawn Johnson react to the Los Angeles Lakers loss vs. Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. LeBron James...
  Share • April 26, 2024 at 11:50 AM
• D'Angelo Russell was criticized for not joining Lakers' huddle in another brutal Nuggets loss
  From the Web › For The Win
  Stephen A. Smith, Lou Williams, and others didn't like what they saw from D'Lo.
  Share • April 26, 2024 at 9:50 AM
• LeBron James sounded so defeated trying to explain the Lakers' playoff woes
  From the Web › For The Win
  LeBron James trying to make sense of the Lakers' playoff series doom is such a sad sight.
  Share • April 26, 2024 at 9:50 AM
• Lakers takeaways: Another bad shooting night, Darvin Ham hears it from the fans
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Five takeaways from the Lakers' 112-105 loss in Game 3 of their first-round series with the Nuggets that put L.A. on the verge of elimination.
  Share • April 26, 2024 at 7:50 AM
• LeBron focused while Lakers face elimination: 'One game at a time'
  From the Web › theScore
  Trending News & Rumors for Football, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, Soccer & More
  Share • April 26, 2024 at 6:50 AM
• Where do Nuggets rank among LeBron James' toughest opponents ever?
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  The Lakers have lost 11 straight games to the Nuggets and trail their first-round playoff series 3-0. How many teams have proven tougher for LeBron James?
  Share • April 26, 2024 at 6:50 AM
• Lakers Collapse Again, Embiid Drops 50, Magic Dominate, and Game 3 Previews
  From the Web › The Ringer
  Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images Verno and KOC also discuss what the future holds for LeBron James and the team Verno and KOC recap Thursday night's slate of...
  Share • April 26, 2024 at 5:50 AM
• Plaschke: Darvin Ham is on the hot seat as the Lakers are on the brink of elimination
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers may struggle to contend for a title if they keep making quick coaching changes, but that might not be enough to save Darvin Ham's job.
  Share • April 26, 2024 at 3:50 AM
• Plaschke: Darvin Ham is on the hot seat as the Lakers are on the brink of elimination
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Lakers may struggle to contend for a title if they keep making quick coaching changes, but that might not be enough to save Darvin Ham's job.
  Share • April 26, 2024 at 3:50 AM
• Alexander: Lakers have gone from puncher's chance to punchline
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Given what's happened in not only the last three meetings but the last 11, their series with the Nuggets figures to end Saturday night.
  Share • April 26, 2024 at 1:50 AM
• Lakers falter again, on brink of another 4-0 exit
  From the Web › ESPN
  With the Lakers in another 3-0 hole to the Nuggets, LeBron James said the pressure the team is facing "is what the postseason is about."
  Share • April 26, 2024 at 12:50 AM
• Lakers' struggles against Nuggets continue as Denver takes commanding 3-0 series lead
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers find themselves in a familiar hole versus the reigning champions and can't seem to find a way out.
  Share • April 26, 2024 at 12:50 AM
• Denver Ends the Lakers, Chet Vs. Paolo, Atlanta's Penix Envy, and NFL Draft Family Etiquette With J. Kyle Mann and Van Lathan
  From the Web › The Ringer
  Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Bill and J. Kyle Mann check in on all the NBA playoff series before Bill and Van Lathan go through the big news...
  Share • April 25, 2024 at 11:50 PM
• Lakers fall flat against Nuggets in Game 3, on brink of being swept again
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Anthony Davis and LeBron James fill the stat sheet, but D'Angelo Russell goes scoreless and Denver is the better second-half team again, beating the Lakers for the 11th...
  Share • April 25, 2024 at 10:50 PM
• Nuggets on brink of sweeping LeBron James, Lakers after winning Game 3 112-105
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  The Denver Nuggets are one win away from a second-round berth following a 112-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their first-round series.
  Share • April 25, 2024 at 10:50 PM
• Comments by Anthony Davis, Darvin Ham point to growing frustration among Lakers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  A win on Thursday night in Game 3 would ease some of that tension, but a loss... yikes.
  Share • April 25, 2024 at 10:50 PM
• Lakers fade again in Game 3 loss to Denver, putting their season in peril
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  D'Angelo Russell struggles with his shooting and Anthony Davis and LeBron James can't rescue the Lakers in a 112-105 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 3.
  Share • April 25, 2024 at 10:50 PM
• Lakers fade again in Game 3 loss to Denver, putting their season in peril
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  D'Angelo Russell struggles with his shooting and Anthony Davis and LeBron James can't rescue the Lakers in a 112-105 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 3.
  Share • April 25, 2024 at 10:50 PM
• Nuggets on verge of Round 2 after dominant win vs. Lakers
  From the Web › theScore
  Trending News & Rumors for Football, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, Soccer & More
  Share • April 25, 2024 at 9:50 PM
• Lakers looking to maintain their pace from start to finish
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  "It's great to have a lead, but you have to continue to do what got you the lead in the first place," Coach Darvin Ham says of the pace of play dropping in the second...
  Share • April 25, 2024 at 9:50 PM
• NBA playoffs: Nuggets erase double-digit deficit (again) to take 3-0 lead on Lakers (again)
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Nuggets have won 11 straight games over the Lakers.
  Share • April 25, 2024 at 9:50 PM
• Follow live: Lakers yearning for first win at home vs. Nuggets
  From the Web › ESPN
  Live coverage of the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats.
  Share • April 25, 2024 at 7:50 PM
• Skip says LeBron doesn't have the clutch gene after Lakers-Nuggets Game 2 | The Skip Bayless Show
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Skip Bayless explains why the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 2 loss to the Denver Nuggets is proof that LeBron James does not have the clutch gene.
  Share • April 25, 2024 at 10:50 AM
• Miami Steals Game 2, Best Draft Value, and Best Bets for the Thursday Playoff Slate
  From the Web › The Ringer
  Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images The guys also give out their best plays for the weekend The East Coast Bias boys start the show by previewing the 2024 NFL draft...
  Share • April 25, 2024 at 9:50 AM
• Lakers vs. Nuggets NBA Playoffs Game 3: How to watch online, live stream info, game time, TV channel
  From the Web › For The Win
  The Denver Nuggets (57-25) take to the road to meet Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers (47-35) at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, April (...)
  Share • April 25, 2024 at 9:50 AM
• How to Watch April 25 NBA Games Online and on TV
  From the Web › For The Win
  In a Thursday NBA Playoff slate that features a lot of thrilling matchups, the Denver Nuggets versus the Los Angeles Lakers is a game (...)
  Share • April 25, 2024 at 8:50 AM
• Can the Lakers win Game 3 vs the Nuggets? | The Carton Show
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  The Los Angeles Lakers host Game 3 of their series with the Denver Nuggets down 2-0. Craig Carton doubles down on his prediction of a sweep by the Nuggets.
  Share • April 25, 2024 at 8:50 AM
• Will the NBA's Next Defining Team Emerge in These Playoffs?
  From the Web › The Ringer
  Getty Images/Ringer illustration The NBA has had five different champions in the past five years. Another new winner this year would make six in six—tying the longest...
  Share • April 25, 2024 at 7:50 AM
• A Celtics Therapy Session. Plus, Resetting Every First-Round Series After Two Games.
  From the Web › The Ringer
  Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images Justin, Rob, and Wos take a look at every playoff series after two games and discuss their thoughts on what they've seen so far and...
  Share • April 25, 2024 at 3:50 AM
• Bob Ryan is happy Los Angeles Lakers legend is headed to the Hall of Fame
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Boston's greatness can't be appreciated without him!
  Share • April 25, 2024 at 2:50 AM
• D'Angelo Russell after Game 2: 'We still gonna win'
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Despite the Lakers' devastating Game 2 playoff loss to the Nuggets, D'Angelo Russell is still showing confidence in his team.
  Share • April 24, 2024 at 8:50 PM
• Darvin Ham may return as Lakers head coach despite 0-2 series hole versus Nuggets
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  It looks like Darvin Ham's job as Lakers head coach may be safe regardless of how their series versus the Nuggets turns out.
  Share • April 24, 2024 at 8:50 PM
• Darvin Ham responds to Anthony Davis' comment after Lakers' Game 2 loss
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Darvin Ham didn't seem to agree with Anthony Davis' comment that the Lakers don't know what they're doing at times.
  Share • April 24, 2024 at 7:50 PM
• Lakers can help themselves against Nuggets by making the easy shots
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  As crushing as Denver's 20-point comeback win in Game 2 might have felt in the moment, LeBron James says Wednesday's film session let the Lakers see some encouraging...
  Share • April 24, 2024 at 5:50 PM
• Lakers are searching for the right adjustments and when to make them
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers are looking for reasons why their offensive efficiency declined in the second half of Games 1 and 2 in the playoff series against the Nuggets.
  Share • April 24, 2024 at 4:50 PM
• Film don't lie: Lakers bemoan G2 shooting woes
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Lakers were encouraged by the shots they did get during their Game 2 loss to Denver but weren't happy with the outcome of those shots.
  Share • April 24, 2024 at 3:50 PM
• Lakers are searching for the right adjustments and when to make them
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Lakers are looking for reasons why their offensive efficiency declined in the second half of Games 1 and 2 in the playoff series against the Nuggets.
  Share • April 24, 2024 at 3:50 PM
• Bucks & Sixers 'trying to avoid disaster' in latest edition of Nick's NBA Tiers | First Things First
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Nick Wright alongside Kevin Wildes and Chris Broussard reveals the latest edition of Nick's NBA Tiers ranking the best teams in the NBA Playoffs. Notable placements...
  Share • April 24, 2024 at 2:50 PM
• 76ers, Magic, Lakers head home for Game 3 trailing 2-0 in NBA playoff series
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Joel Embiid and the 76ers had just dropped two straight playoff games in New York that left them feeling like — well, like their playoff series against the Knicks was...
  Share • April 24, 2024 at 2:50 PM
• The Audible: Reggie gets his Heisman back, and what to make of the Clippers and Lakers?
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Columnists Jim Alexander and Mirjam Swanson discuss some of the week's sports issues.
  Share • April 24, 2024 at 1:50 PM
• Lakers takeaways: What more can LeBron James do? Was the officiating off?
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Six takeaways from a Game 2 loss to the Nuggets in which the Lakers led by 20 points early in the third quarter. Game 3 is Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena.
  Share • April 24, 2024 at 12:50 PM
• The Oklahoma City Thunder Feel Different This Time Around
  From the Web › The Ringer
  Getty Images/AP Images/Ringer illustration Playoff basketball is back in Oklahoma City. And despite the parallels to the Baby Thunder from a generation ago, the new...
  Share • April 24, 2024 at 10:50 AM
• NFL Draft Trade Predictions, QB Bust Tendencies, Phoenix in Trouble, Dallas Fights Back, and More
  From the Web › The Ringer
  Drake Maye | Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images In Part 1 of a two-parter, Ben Solak comes on to discuss the upcoming NFL draft. Then, in Part 2...
  Share • April 24, 2024 at 5:50 AM
• Scouting Nikola Topic and Young Players Who Are Shining in the Playoffs
  From the Web › The Ringer
  Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images Plus, what do the Magic need to do in the offseason? KOC and J. Kyle Mann open up the episode by...
  Share • April 24, 2024 at 5:50 AM
• 2024 NBA Playoffs Takeaways: 'Jamal Murray made a shot'
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  It was a night of iconic wins for the Knicks and Nuggets, and punch-to-the-gut losses for the 76ers and Lakers.
  Share • April 23, 2024 at 10:50 PM
• George Karl implies Anthony Davis shouldn't have been named a top 75 player
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  George Karl threw some shade at Anthony Davis after the Lakers' Game 2 loss to the Nuggets, even though Davis played outstanding basketball.
  Share • April 23, 2024 at 10:50 PM
• Lakers blow 20-point lead, lose 10th straight vs. Nuggets | First Things First
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes discuss the latest in the NBA including the Denver Nuggets win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the first round of...
  Share • April 23, 2024 at 3:50 PM