Lakers takeaways: Another bad shooting night, Darvin Ham hears it
Lakers forward Anthony Davis is swarmed by the Nuggets defense during the fourth quarter of Game 3. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) Before Thursday,…
The Sports Report: Lakers fall into a 3-0 hole against Denver
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Denver defeats Lakers for 11th straight time, takes 3-0 series lead
The climb is mountainous, trouble lurking at every step. One bad dribble, and Denver runs the other direction, creating an open three. One missed assignment,…
For Kings (and Lakers, Clippers), home is where the playoff action is
EDMONTON, Canada — For those who feel the Kings-Oilers playoff series is a lot of deja vu all over again, Quinton Byfield says you’ve got it…
The Sports Report: Kings win Game 2 in exciting fashion
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The Sports Report: Clippers get Kawhi back, but lose Game 2
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
NBA disagrees with LeBron James and Lakers, backs late calls
The NBA endorsed the calls made by officials during the final two minutes of the Lakers’ 101-99 playoff loss to the Nuggets on Tuesday night.…
Five takeaways from Lakers’ deflating Game 2 loss to the Nuggets
There was a bit of cruelty late Monday night in Denver, the Lakers’ and the Nuggets’ late-game fates summed up by a pair of shots…
The Sports Report: Lakers lose Game 2 in heartbreaking fashion
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Jamal Murray buzzer-beater sends Lakers to crushing Game 2 loss
DENVER — One flick of the wrist, the Denver guard moving from left to right with the toughest defender on the court in pursuit. One cushion…
The Sports Report: Kawhi-less Clippers win Game 1
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Prep Rally: Here are the greatest local high school baseball pitchers of recent memory
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. Inspired by seeing Seth Hernandez of Corona pitch, I’ve thought back…
The Lakers weren’t as good (or as bad) as you thought in Game 1
DENVER — There was a feeling around the arena and in the media room Saturday night that the Lakers had fired their best punch and that,…
Nugget of truth: Lakers just aren’t good enough to beat Denver
DENVER — The reality hit like a D’Angelo Russell brick. The truth echoed like a Rocky Mountain roar. The reality swirled and stuck and froze…
Why Lakers Anthony Davis, LeBron James weren’t enough in Game 1
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) goes up to shoot in front of Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the Game 1 of their…
Defending NBA champs Denver beat LeBron’s Lakers 114-103 in playoff opener | Basketball News
In a repeat matchup of last season’s Western Conference final, Denver clinched Game 1 over the Los Angeles Lakers. The defending champions, Denver Nuggets, powered…
Lakers fade in second half during Game 1 loss to Nuggets
DENVER — There are the technical elements of this first-round playoff series, such as the amount the Lakers can get into offensive sets, the right actions…
There are plenty of ‘ifs’ in the Lakers-Nuggets series
DENVER — History says the Lakers are in trouble. Asked about the matchup involving the Lakers and the Denver Nuggets, one Eastern Conference executive quickly responded,…
LeBron James calls Nikola Jokic one of the best players ever
DENVER — After the Lakers’ last practice before their playoff series begins Saturday night, LeBron James praised Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, calling him “one of…
The Sports Report: Lakers need something intangible to beat Denver
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…