Top Sports Moments of 2022
December 29, 2022
Iconic moments in sports during 2022
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LeBron James
Lakers Defeat Wizards 119-177; Bryant Scores Game-Winner with 7.1 Left
December 20, 2022
LeBron James led all scorers with 33 points, nine assists and seven rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers held on late to defeat the struggling Washington Wizards 119-117 on Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena.
LeBron James Led the Lakers’ Win Over the Nuggets 126-108; Anthony Davis Out with Foot Injury
December 19, 2022
LeBron James led the Lakers past the Denver Nuggets on Friday at the Crypto.com Arena, 126-108. James scored 30 points in the win, with Russell Westbrook having one of his best games, scoring 15 points, with 12 assists, and 11 rebounds after teammate Anthony Davis suffered a foot injury during the first half.
Tatum Scores 44, Celtics Beat Lakers 122-118 in OT Thriller
December 16, 2022
In a classic NBA battle between two of the league’s most historic franchises, an instant classic was on display in a back-and-forth thriller.
Late Pacers Rally Defeats Lakers 116-115
November 29, 2022
After leading by as much as 17 points, Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard stole a win from the Lakers with a buzzer-beating three-point shot.
NBA teams’ approach to Election Day more muted than 2020
November 8, 2022
The NBA made its voice heard during the 2020 election cycle. LeBron James’ “More Than A Vote” initiative, formed after the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor sparked a national protest movement, was everywhere. Players were leading get-out-the-vote marches and rallies, making themselves more visible politically than ever before.
Cavs Use Second-Half Comeback to Beat Lakers 114-100
November 7, 2022
Facing a young and talented Cleveland Cavaliers team, the Los Angeles Lakers were unable to put together a complete performance due to cold shooting in the second half.
James, Davis Lift Lakers to First Win of Season; Defeating Nuggets 121-110
November 1, 2022
LeBron James led all scorers with 26 points, Anthony Davis had a double-double with 23 points and 15 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers recorded their first win of the season with a 121-110 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Dame Scores 41 as Blazers Remain Unbeaten With 106-104 Win Over Lakers
October 24, 2022
Damian Lillard scored 41 points for the second game in a row, Jerami Grant converted the game-winning layup with three seconds remaining and the Portland Trailblazers remained unbeaten after a 106-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday afternoon at Crypto.com Arena.
Warriors Dominate Lakers in Season Opener, 123 – 109
October 19, 2022
It was ring night for the Golden State Warriors, their fourth championship in seven years, and a night where they raised their 2021/22 championship banner in the Chase Center. The Lakers said they were looking to spoil ring night for the defending champs, and…well…that didn’t happen.
Darvin Ham Preaches Defense in Lakers Preseason Opener
October 5, 2022
Los Angeles Lakers first-year head coach Darvin Ham preached “everything starts on the defensive end” as the team rolled out its starting unit for limited minutes during their preseason opener against the Sacramento Kings.
LeBron James inks 2-year, $97.1 million deal with Lakers
August 22, 2022
LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension through the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent announced Wednesday.
NBA schedule won’t have games on Election Day this year
August 18, 2022
The league’s schedule for the coming season will have all 30 teams playing on Nov. 7, the night before the midterm elections. The NBA is hoping teams use that night as an opportunity to encourage fans to get out and vote, plus amplify the need for civic engagement.
Detention Woes Continue for Brittney Griner
June 23, 2022
WNBA star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia for over 120 days and the news surrounding her case continues to be grim. A scheduled phone call that she was supposed to have with her wife Cherelle on Saturday never happened due to a “logistical error” by the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. The call was supposed to take place on the couple’s fourth anniversary.
“King James”: A Celebration of Fandom and Friendship
June 9, 2022
Accomplished actor, producer, and Co-artic Direction at Steppenwolf Theatre, Glenn Davis, is returning to the Mark Taper Forum in the World premiere production of Rajiv Joseph’s “King James” from June 1st through July 3rd, 2022.