JJ Redick

Lakers Cruise Past Wizards 111-88

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers (22-18) took on the Washington Wizards (6-35) at Crypto.com Arena in what many anticipated would be a straightforward victory. The Wizards,  who came into the game with a 17-game road losing streak, presented little challenge for the Lakers.

76ers play aggressor in 119-113 win over Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers’ intensity fell to match the aggressive play of the Philadelphia 76ers on New Year’s Day. Jimmy Butler and Avery Bradley shoved each other after fighting for a rebound and were immediately hit with double technical fouls that led to both players being ejected with 7:01 remaining in the fourth quarter. By that time, the 76ers (24-14) were already clinging onto a 15-point advantage and then Joel Embiid returned to the floor to hand the Clippers (21-16) a 119-113 loss Tuesday night at Staples Center. Embiid recorded his NBA-leading 32nd double-double of the season with 28 points