Injury-hit Lakers edge past Magic, Suns see off Hornets
The signing of free agent Andre Drummond was confirmed by the defending champions shortly before tip-off.
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The signing of free agent Andre Drummond was confirmed by the defending champions shortly before tip-off.
The Lakers superstar collapsed in agony after a collision with Atlanta’s Solomon Hill.
Suns leapfrog Lakers into second place in the Western Conference with victory.
The Jazz shot 45 per cent from three in the 25-point victory.
James Harden scored 23 points for Brooklyn.
For a second straight game, James and the Lakers were forced to dig deep in overtime.
James recorded his second triple double of the season and 96th of his career as the Lakers came from behind to win.
Centre Mason Plumlee finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds as the last place Pistons improved to 5-4.
James Harden missed a potential game-winner for Brooklyn but still finished with 31 points and 15 assists.
The Golden State Warriors rallied from a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the reigning champion Los Angeles Lakers 115-113.
Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Charlotte Hornets while the Brooklyn Nets beat the New York Knicks.
Elsewhere, a Damian Lillard masterclass helped the Portland Trail Blazers to an 18-point victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Utah Jazz and the Bulls overcame the Portland Trail Blazers.
‘It is a big deal and a substantial moment,’ the 43-year-old said after taking over coaching duties from the ejected Gregg Popovich last night.
LeBron James, who turns 36 on Wednesday, rose to second on the NBA’s all-time Christmas points list with 383.
Paul George led the Clippers to victory at Staples Center.
The team’s leader scored a triple-double and was named Finals MVP.
The Lakers still lead Miami Heat 3-2 in the series and can secure the title with a game-six victory on Sunday.
Anthony Davis and LeBron James combined for 50 points as the Lakers took a 3-1 series lead.
The Heat secured their first win of the NBA Finals series.
Defiant Butler says Heat capable of rallying against Lakers.
After a 10-year absence from the championship series, the Lakers returned with a vengeance.
They’ll meet the winner of the Eastern Conference decider between Miami Heat and Boston Celtics.
The LA Lakers’ series lead is cut to 2-1 with game four on Thursday.
Many players arrived at the arenas wearing Black Lives Matter slogans on their t-shirts.
The Lakers wore special black and yellow-trimmed “Black Mamba” jerseys to remember former Laker great Kobe Bryant who died in a helicopter crash seven months ago.
The two sides traded blows until the 25-year-old stepped up.
‘To be in a category with him means a lot. I know he’s looking down on us, cheering us on.’
LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a pulsating 103-101 defeat of the Los Angeles Clippers in the day’s second game.
The Lakers superstar refuted claims the season would be scrapped.
The LA Lakers star improved his career points haul against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday.
It’s the first time Vanessa Bryant has spoken about her husband’s death.
Investigators are still working to identify the five remaining bodies from the helicopter crash.
The 41-year old was killed in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles on Sunday.
James was a late addition to the lineup because of a groin injury that has hampered his play of late.
Superstar LeBron James is hopeful of a Christmas Day return.
In Miami, rookie Tyler Herro helped the Heat to victory over the Chicago Bulls.
The Lakers put up a strong defensive showing in Utah to notch a 10th away victory in succession.
Meanwhile, Trae Young racked up 42 points for the Hawks.
The Los Angeles side edged out Miami Heat at home.