LOS ANGELES (AP) — The centerpiece of the Toronto Raptors’ championship team works at Staples Center now. Two more key components of last season’s sublime roster got injured right before the Raptors arrived in Los Angeles for the reunion. In the opening weeks of life after Kawhi, the defending champs are learning they might be […]
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Winston plays after brother’s death, Spartans win easily
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Cassius Winston breezed smoothly toward the basket for a layup. Then he checked out of the game moments later, stopping for a hug with coach Tom Izzo on the way back to join his teammates on the sideline. This was a weekend when basketball was put in perspective — but […]
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LeBron 3rd straight triple-double, Lakers rally past Bulls
CHICAGO (AP) — LeBron James and Anthony Davis watched and cheered as Kyle Kuzma powered a big fourth-quarter run for Los Angeles. Sure, James was his usual brilliant self. But Kuzma’s performance was a big deal for the rolling Lakers. James had 30 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his third consecutive triple-double, and […]
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LeBron James, Anthony Davis lead Lakers past Spurs
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — For a player who wasn’t even part of the Los Angeles Lakers’ plans this off season, Dwight Howard is providing a powerful impact alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Davis had 25 points and 11 rebounds, ames added 21 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds and Los Angeles held off the […]
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AD, Dwight lead Lakers to 120-101 win over Hornets
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Lakers acquired two veteran NBA big men in the off season, and they both got wild cheers for their outstanding performances Sunday night in a runaway win over Charlotte. That’s no surprise in the case of Anthony Davis, who gave Lakers fans their best look yet at his world-class talent. […]
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Sonsorol, Ngiwal basketball players clash, apologize to each other
What was supposed to be a peaceful game turned into a commotion after two opposing teams for the 2019 Belau Games Basketball competition clashed during their match on June 12. The Basketball Technical Committee for the Belau Games, through a memorandum issued to all coaches on June 13, said it is placing Sonsorol and Ngiwal […]