Tag: Los Angeles Lakers
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June 15
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Back to normal? NBA plans to start ’21-22 season in October
MIAMI — The NBA told its teams Thursday that it intends to return to a normal schedule next season, with training camps opening in...
Rejuvenated Paul leads Suns over Nuggets 122-105 in Game 1
PHOENIX — Chris Paul and his rejuvenated right shoulder scored 21 points and dished 11 assists, Mikal Bridges added 23 points and the Phoenix...
Suns eliminate champion Lakers 113-100, advance to 2nd round
LOS ANGELES — Devin Booker scored 22 of his 47 points in a phenomenal first quarter, and the Phoenix Suns won their first playoff...
The NBA awaits a new champion, and the path is wide open
In this NBA, this much is already clear: There will be a new champion.
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After exit, Lakers hope to run it back with healthier team
LOS ANGELES — After two seasons that felt like one relentless grind interrupted only by a strange championship celebration, the Los Angeles Lakers simply...
Anthony Davis back in Lakers’ starting lineup for Game 6
LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis is in the Los Angeles Lakers' starting lineup Thursday night as they face playoff elimination in Game 6 of...
Nuggets eliminate Trail Blazers in Game 6 with 126-115 win
PORTLAND, Ore. — Nikola Jokic had 36 points and the Denver Nuggets eliminated the Portland Trail Blazers in six games with a 126-115 victory...
Booker scores 47, Suns eliminate champion Lakers, 113-100
LOS ANGELES — Devin Booker scored 22 of his 47 points in a phenomenal first quarter, and the Phoenix Suns won their first playoff...
Suns dismantle Lakers 115-85 to take 3-2 series lead
PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 30 points after two quiet games and the Phoenix Suns sent LeBron James to the locker room early, dismantling...
