It’s a a hell of a challenge
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — A Game 4 doesn’t have near the buzz of a Game 7. That doesn’t matter to the defending NBA champion Nuggets, who spent Friday psyching themselves …
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What to watch this weekend: Playoffs, Ohtani, and De Grasse’s debut
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Lakers fall flat against Nuggets in Game 3, on brink of being swept again – Daily News
Lakers star LeBron James looks for a way around the Denver Nuggets’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, center, and Jamal Murray, right, during the first half of Game 3 of their first-round playoff …
“Don’t get bored with success”
LOS ANGELES — They showered Darvin Ham with boos as the coach was introduced before opening tip. They bombarded him with more pointed chants before time expired in an otherwise …
Lakers have gone from puncher’s chance to punchline
LOS ANGELES — Even for those who fervently believe in what we call Lakers Exceptionalism, it is time to face facts. This series, this exercise in futility against the defending …
LeBron James, Lakers criticize officiating after Game 2 loss to Nuggets – Daily News
DENVER — After their heartbreaking 101-99 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Monday night, the Lakers criticized the officiating. Lakers star LeBron …
LeBron James lashes out at replay officials after loss to Nuggets
The Los Angeles Lakers blew a 20-point third-quarter lead and watched helplessly as Jamal Murray drilled a 15-foot step-back jumper at the buzzer to lose a heartbreaking game to the …
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic named finalist for NBA’s MVP award
Nikola Jokic is one step closer to winning a third MVP award in the last four seasons. Victor Wembanyama is surely on his way to a trophy — or maybe …
Lakers start strong but still can’t solve Nuggets in series opener – Daily News
DENVER — The start was so promising, providing optimism that the Lakers could finally get over what feels like a Rocky Mountain-sized challenge in the Denver Nuggets. But by the …
Nikola Jokic and Nuggets outlast Lakers in Game 1 of NBA playoffs
DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 32 points and 12 rebounds, and the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets powered past LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 114-103 in their Western …