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Lakers Welcome The Pistons To A Block Party in 106-99 Win
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Lakers Welcome The Pistons To A Block Party in 106-99 Win

Lauren A. Jones, Contributing Writer  January 7, 2020

The most staggering statistic of the Lakers’ Sunday night victory over the Pistons was that 40.8 percent of the Pistons’ missed shots came from blocks by the Lakers. 

“We were just protecting the paint,” said Lakers’ forward Anthony Davis, who led the way with 24 points, 11 rebounds and eight blocks. “Last game , we gave up 60-something points in the paint. It’s something we don’t like doing, and we tried to make an emphasis tonight on protecting the paint.” 

LeBron James to Participate in 2019 All-Star Game Draft
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LeBron James to Participate in 2019 All-Star Game Draft

Lauren A. Jones, Contributing WriterFebruary 7, 2019

Lakers’ star LeBron James will participate in the 2019 NBA All-Star Game Draft on Thursday, at 4 p.m. PT that will be televised live on TNT during the “NBA All-Star Draft Show.”

James remains arguably the greatest active player in the NBA, so it came as no surprise that he led the Western Conference in becoming the West’s’ All-Star captain for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game.

Blake Griffin and the L.A. Clippers Foundation Team with Vision To Learn
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Blake Griffin and the L.A. Clippers Foundation Team with Vision To Learn

Sentinel News ServiceJanuary 22, 2018

Blake Griffin and the L.A. Clippers Foundation have partnered with non-profit Vision To Learn and the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to provide free eye exams and glasses to every LAUSD student in need throughout the district. Out of over 600,000 LAUSD students, an estimated 15 to 20 percent need glasses. Over the next two years, every student K-12th grade in LAUSD who needs an eye exam and glasses will get them, free of charge, thanks to the generous support of the L.A. Clippers Foundation, Blake Griffin, and LAUSD.

Clippers cruise past Suns, 108-94 ending their three-game skid
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Clippers cruise past Suns, 108-94 ending their three-game skid

Jarred Davis, Contributing WriterDecember 28, 2017

The month of December has been up and down for the Clippers, as Los Angeles came in on the night having lost six of nine games; nonetheless, put together their best defensive first half of the season Wednesday night, defeating the Phoenix Suns 108-94 at Staples Center.