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16 Dec

James Returns In Lakers’ Win Against Memphis

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LeBron James scored 18 points as he returned from a two-game absence in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 116-100 win against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 39-year-old missed last Sunday’s match against Portland and Friday’s game against Minnesota because of “personal reasons” and a sore foot. Lakers coach JJ Redick said on Friday that he was unsure when James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, would return. However, the Lakers announced 45 minutes before tip-off against the Grizzlies that James was available to start. James displayed little rustiness as he finished with 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in 34 minutes. The four-time NBA…

Will Bronny James Join Dad LeBron At Lakers? NBA Draft Preview

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The NBA draft takes place this week and many fans will be eager to find out where LeBron James’ son Bronny ends up. The first-round draft starts on Wednesday, 26 June, with the second round on Thursday 27. One common theory is that Bronny could be picked by the Los Angeles Lakers to play alongside his father for what is predicted to be LeBron’s final year on-court. The 19-year-old has completed his first year of college basketball with the University of Southern California Trojans, where he averaged 4.8 points and 2.1 assists per game. Unlike his father, who stands at…

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers Need Double Overtime To Beat Milwaukee Bucks

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The Los Angeles Lakers needed double overtime before claiming a 128-124 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. The Lakers, who were without LeBron James because of an ankle injury, had trailed by 10 points with three minutes and 26 seconds left in regulation time. Milwaukee led until the Lakers levelled it up at 101-101 with 44 seconds left. The lead went back and forth in overtime until an Austin Reaves three-pointer and two free throws from D’Angelo Russell sealed the win. Anthony Davis hit 34 points and claimed 23 rebounds despite struggling for mobility for much of the game after injuring…