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James Scores Late As Lakers End Losing Streak

James Scores Late As Lakers End Losing Streak

LeBron James scored the match winner with time almost up as the Los Angeles Lakers ended their losing streak with victory against the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers held a one-point lead with 42 seconds remaining, but James was on hand to tip in a Luka Doncic miss a split-second before the buzzer to secure a 120-119 victory in Indianapolis. James did not make a field goal until the fourth quarter but finished the night with 13 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists. “It’s another great example of where he doesn’t necessarily have it going early, and got off to a…
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Doncic Helps Lakers Beat Former Team Mavericks

Doncic Helps Lakers Beat Former Team Mavericks

Luka Doncic’s triple-double helped the Los Angeles Lakers to a 107-99 win over former team the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. The 25-year-old guard joined the Lakers as part of a three-way trade this month after six seasons at the Mavericks. Playing against Dallas for the first time since that move, Doncic scored 19 points and made 15 rebounds and 12 assists at Crypto.com Arena. “In the first quarter, second quarter, I didn’t know what was happening. It was just different. I can’t even explain how I felt,” he told TNT. “I am just glad we got a win. I…
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James Returns In Lakers’ Win Against Memphis

James Returns In Lakers’ Win Against Memphis

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

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

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

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

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…
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