Here’s how the NBA’s controversial new format actually works.
With the Lakers on the ropes, it’s time to get familiar with the NBA play-in — Whittier Daily News
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis scored 25 points and had key plays on both ends of the floor in the final minute as the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 93-89 victory over the Denver Nuggets Monday night. 502 more words
Davis Scores 25 As Short-Handed Lakers Defeat Nuggets 93-89 — CBS Los Angeles
It is coldly fitting for a season where the Lakers haven’t been able to align their forces all at once that, just as it seemed things were coming together, they would lose yet another critical piece. 602 more words
Lakers take another hit as Dennis Schröder enters NBA’s COVID-19 protocols — Pasadena Star News
Toronto Raptors forward Freddie Gillespie, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers center Montrezl Harrell defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Los Angeles. 1,689 more words
Lakers lose for the sixth time in seventh game as LeBron James exits early — Daily News
There’s reason for Lakers fans to be concerned.
“Disconnected” Lakers fall to Raptors, LeBron leaves game with ankle soreness — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Even with the returns of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers have a tough balance to finish the regular season
Lakers got their stars back but aren’t out of the woods — Pasadena Star News
Lakers say the 36-year-old, listed as questionable, will decide at game time whether to play at Staples Center after missing the past 20 games with a high ankle sprain
LeBron James could return against Sacramento Kings tonight — Orange County Register
For the last three seasons, no NBA point guard has had better teachers than Dennis Schröder. Look at the NBA’s all-time assist list: In the 2018-19 season, he played behind Russell Westbrook (No. 1,115 more words
Lakers hope Dennis Schröder carries recent growth into postseason — Press Telegram
Derek Fisher and Tyronn Lue remain in contact, eager to help each other out however possible.
Former Lakers point guards continue winning ways with Sparks and Clippers — Press Telegram
This season more than most, the schedule sneaks up on you. There’s only 12 games left for the Lakers in the regular season, and after three straight losses (including back-to-back defeats to the Dallas team right behind them in the standings), they’re holding on tenuously to fifth place in the West. Suddenly, the last two…
Lakers eager to finish road trip on winning note after Dallas struggles — Orange County Register
Just over a week ago, Marc Gasol’s left pinky popped out of place. Within a minute or two, it was reset, albeit painfully. There’s not much to do with a dislocated pinky, which also has a small fracture. It’s mostly just time. Once the blood starts flowing to his finger, and his game adrenaline gets…
Lakers continue center juggle as Marc Gasol plays and Montrezl Harrell sits — Whittier Daily News
Dwight Powell scored a season-high 25 points.
Mavericks come from 17 down behind Doncic, Powell to beat Lakers — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
The view from left field 