Basketball

Golden State And Klay Thompson Answer Back Over Lakers

SAN FRANCISCO–Klay Thompson dropped 30 points and hit eight 3-pointers to lead the Warriors past the Los Angeles Lakers 127-100 in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinals series at the Chase Center on Thursday, May 4. The series is even at 1-1, the Lakers still managed to get the split with Tuesday nights opening victory. The incredible performance marked...

Lakers Advance In 2023 Playoffs

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Lakers closed out the Memphis Grizzlies, 125-85 in front of a jubilant crowd at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, April 28. D'Angelo Russell scored a game high 31 points in the victory, as the Purple and Gold advance to the second round after their 4-2 series win. From the tipoff, the Lakers were focused and played with...

Lakers Drop Game Two To Memphis Grizzlies

MEMPHIS,TN—Even without all-star Memphis point guard Ja Morant, who was absent with a bruised right hand, the Lakers waisted a golden opportunity to seize control of their first round playoff series. The Memphis Grizzlies won Game 2 over the Los Angeles Lakers 103-93, on Wednesday, April 19 at FedExForum. The series is now tied at 1-1, with the Lakers coming...

Lakers Win Game One Over Memphis Grizzlies

MEMPHIS, TN—The Los Angeles Lakers opened up the 2023 Playoffs with a 128-112 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1 on Sunday, April 16 at FedExForum. This impressive victory was spearheaded by Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves and were instrumental in the second half. The Lakers have a 1-0 series lead, and the Purple and Gold fans are smelling...

Clippers Continue Lakers Dominance

LOS ANGELES—For years, since the Lakers got LeBron James and the Clippers acquired Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the battle for Los Angeles has primarily felt like a marketing tool- lacking any true rivalry or sense of meaning with something important on the line. Well, this game was critical for playoff positioning with only two games remaining before the...

Lakers Defeat Magic Thanks To Austin Reaves 35 Points

LOS ANGELES—After losing to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers were in need of a win to make the playoffs in the congested Western Conference. Austin Reaves scored career high 35 points for the Lakers in a 111-105 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers snapped a two-game losing streak, the...

Lakers Get Must Win Victory Over Golden State

LOS ANGELES—Behind Anthony Davis's 39 points and an aggressive defense, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors, 113-105 at Crypto.Com Arena on Sunday, March 5. Keeping pace in the crowded Western Conference Playoff push, six Lakers scored in double figures while holding the Warriors to 39 percent shooting. Missing were LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell, Davis is under...

Clippers Drop Fourth Straight Over Surging Warriors

SAN FRANCISCO—The Los Angeles Clippers and the Golden State Warriors are headed in opposite directions as evidenced at the Chase Center on Thursday, March 2, as the Warriors overcame an early double-digit hole to pound the Clippers, 115-91. Warriors guard Jordan Poole stepped up after the Clippers took a 56-45 lead into the locker room, erupting in the third quarter...

Lakers Rally Against Dallas Mavericks

DALLAS—The Los Angeles Lakers are playing their best basketball of the season extending their winning streak to three with a thrilling comeback victory against the Dallas Mavericks, 111-108 on Sunday, February 26. Early on, it was all Mavs with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving building a 27-point lead in the first half. Los Angeles, with help from some of the...

Clippers Get A Perfect 10 Against Lakers

LOS ANGELES—On Tuesday, January 24, the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers for the 10th consecutive time, 133-115 at Crypto.com arena. It was a blowout win where the Clippers dominated the purple and gold from tip-off, behind a barrage of three pointers and shot blocking at will. The Clippers scored 77 points in the first half, while knocking...