With less than two weeks until the NBA playoffs get underway, both Los Angeles teams have been desperate to see their groups at full strength.
The Los Angeles Lakers are improving their competitive edge in their 96-93 win against the Orlando Magic. The second consecutive victory comes the same day center Andre Drummond signed with the franchise.
The Los Angeles Lakers flaunted their league-pacing defense to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 100-86. The reigning champions held Cleveland to 35 points in the second half.
The Los Angeles Lakers battled hard in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Philadelphia 76ers by 10 points. Although they lost 101-109 to the 76ers, the Lakers rallied from an 18-point deficit, even coming within four points.
Lakers forward LeBron James was triple-teamed when he turned and fell, clutching his leg. His yell of anguish and pain echoed off the empty seats of the Staples Center. James got up to score a three-point shot but soon left the game.
After watching the Lakers defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-137 on Tuesday night, it would be hard to believe they were without five players.
Throughout this season, the Los Angeles Lakers would put on a dominant performance in the second half with their Friday night contest against the Indiana Pacers not being any different.
The Los Angeles Lakers were up by as many as 17 points but lost it all in overtime. The Washington Wizards secured their fifth consecutive win by defeating the Lakers 127-124.
The Los Angeles Lakers built a strong campaign that they could not keep up for the entire 48 minutes in their 113-115 loss to the Golden State Warriors.
Big sports stories during an unprecedented year
For the first time in nine months, the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers competed in the Staples Center. In a battle that consisted of 14 lead changes and seven ties, the reigning champion Lakers secured an 87-81 victory.
LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $85 million contract extension through the 2022-23 season with the Los Angeles Lakers.
James’ agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, confirmed the deal Wednesday during the first week of training camp for the NBA champions. The Lakers are still finalizing their new contract with big man Anthony Davis, who is also represented by Paul.
The Los Angeles Lakers made roster moves during the free agency with the hopes of protecting their title as NBA Champions.
Reigning Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell shocked NBA fans by signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. Harrell, who is signed to Klutch Sports, already has an existing relationship with LeBron James and will embrace this opportunity to play the 2020 NBA champions.
Los Angeles Clippers center, Montrezl Harrell, won the 2019-2020 Kia Sixth Man of the Year award on Friday. The franchise surprised Harrell with the award during a team meeting with former reigning Sixth Man of the Year Lou Williams presenting him with the trophy.