Basketball

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...

Warriors Win Game 5 Over Kings

SACRAMENTO—The Splash Bros. Klay Thompson and Steph Curry showed their championship mettle on Wednesday, April 26 as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings, 123-116 at Golden 1 Center. Golden State holds a 3-2 lead in what has been the best series to open the NBA Playoffs. Golden State has been awful away from Chase Center at 11-30, not...

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...

March Madness Is Here Baby!

UNITED STATES—This is my favorite time of the year when it comes to sports. No I don’t’ care about the Super Bowl, The Stanley Cup, the College Football Championship or the NBA. For me it’s all about the NCAA Tournament which officially kicks off March Madness. I love this time of year because it is really simple: you win...

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...