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Lakers Defeat Warriors, Davis Dominates in Win

The Los Angeles Lakers (31-34) defeated the Golden State Warriors (34-31) on Sunday, 113 -105. The Lakers managed to win without their leader LeBron James and point guard D’Angelo Russell. James remains out with a foot tendon injury suffered against the Dallas Mavericks on February 26.  Russell remains out, his fifth straight absence due to a sprained right ankle.

Paul George Sounds Off On The NCAA

Paul George says, “It wasn’t right, it wasn’t right. NCAA, they were wrong for that. When you look at the space they had and the equipment, that they originally had. It’s not right.”

Zion Williamson speaks with #NBATogether with Ernie Johnson on his mother, learning from Coach K, and competing for Rookie of the Year

In this time isolation Williamson has been watching The Last Dance on ESPN. What he finds most interesting watching Michael Jordan’s documentary is the type of leader he was. “The one thing he said that stands out is he plays like somebody is watching for the first time and doesn’t want to disappoint. You never get a second chance for a first impression. For him to play with that mindset throughout his career says a lot about him.” 

New York’s Payton, Memphis’ Guduric and Jackson Jr. Suspended; New York’s Morris Sr. and Memphis’ Crowder Fined

New York Knicks guard Elfrid Payton and Memphis Grizzlies guard Marko Guduric and forward Jaren Jackson Jr. have each been suspended one game without pay and Knicks forward Marcus Morris Sr. and Grizzlies forward Jae Crowder have each been fined for their roles in an on-court incident, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.

Clippers Lacked Energy in Loss to Grizzlies

The young Memphis squad used their speed and accuracy behind the arc to oust the undermanned Clippers 140-114. Forward Paul George (hamstring tightness) and guard Patrick Beverley (sprained wrist) were sidelined with injuries. The two players combine for 30 points per game.