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Doncic dominates as Mavs end Lakers' streak

Luka Doncic finished just shy of a triple-double as the Dallas Mavericks gave the Los Angeles Lakers a reality check Sunday by snapping their 10-game win streak with a 114-100 win.
Soure:AFP: 2019/12/2 20:58:42

Davis scores 41 in return to New Orleans

Los Angeles forward Anthony Davis shrugged off the boos that greeted his return to New Orleans on Wednesday, scoring 41 points to power the Lakers to a 114-110 NBA victory over the Pelicans.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/28 21:33:40

Giannis hits 50 points to lead Bucks' win

Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James delivered exceptional scoring efforts as their conference-leading clubs stretched NBA win streaks to eight games on Monday.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/26 20:03:41

Clippers win OT thriller against Celtics

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combined for 42 points in their first game together as the Los Angeles Clippers pulled out a 107-104 overtime victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/21 20:53:40

Trail Blazers waive veteran Pau Gasol

Six-time All-Star Pau Gasol has been waived by the Portland Trail Blazers, the 7-foot-1 power forward said Wednesday.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/21 20:43:41

James becomes first player in history with triple-double against every team

LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to record a triple-double against every team in the league on Tuesday as the Los Angeles Lakers powered to victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/20 21:08:40

Drunken flight incident raises pressure on New Zealand basketball

The New Zealand Breakers basketball club defended their team culture Tuesday after a drunken disturbance on a plane added to a list of controversies.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/19 20:53:40

Kings snap Boston's 10-game win streak; James powers Lakers past Hawks

Bahamian guard Buddy Hield scored a season-high 35 points and the Sacramento Kings snapped the Boston Celtics' 10-game NBA win streak with a 100-99 home triumph on Sunday.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/18 20:58:40

Former Wizards guard Rice Jr stood down over 'bar incident'

Australia's National Basketball League blocked Glen Rice Jr from playing Sunday after the former Washington Wizards guard was reportedly arrested over an altercation at a bar.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/17 20:48:40

Kuzma clicks into late gear as Lakers eclipse Suns

Kyle Kuzma "clicked" to drain two clutch three-pointers as the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back to score a 123-115 road victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/13 20:58:40

Spurs retire Parker's number in ceremony

French NBA star guard Tony Parker was given an emotional tribute Monday by the San Antonio Spurs, who retired his No.9 jersey in a post-game ceremony after a loss.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/12 21:38:40

Celtics beat Spurs but lose forward Gordon Hayward to broken left hand

Boston forward Gordon Hayward fractured his left hand Saturday in the Celtics' 135-115 victory at San Antonio, dimming the joy of improving to 7-1 on the NBA season.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/10 21:13:39

LeBron sparks Lakers in comeback triumph

LeBron James scored 30 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and passed off 11 assists on Tuesday, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 118-112 comeback NBA victory at Chicago with his third consecutive triple double.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/6 20:58:41

Booker shines as Suns scorch Sixers to topple last unbeaten team in league

Phoenix's Devin Booker scored 40 points to lead the Suns over visiting Philadelphia 114-109 on Monday, delivering the first loss of the season to the NBA's last unbeaten team.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/5 20:28:42

'King' James posts 2nd straight triple-double

LeBron James delivered his second straight triple-double as the Los Angeles Lakers won their fifth game in a row for the first time in over a year with a 103-96 victory against the San Antonio Spurs.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/4 20:23:40

Injured Curry determined to play 2020 Olympics: father

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is "absolutely" determined to play in next year's Olympics despite the hand injury which will leave him sidelined until February, his father told ESPN.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/3 20:58:40

Antetokounmpo dominates as Bucks beat Raptors; Pistons tear up Nets

Giannis Antetokounmpo flirted with a triple-double as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the defending champion Toronto Raptors 115-105 in the first meeting between the clubs since last season's Eastern Conference finals.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/3 20:08:40

Davis dazzles in rout of Grizzlies

Anthony Davis delivered a 40-point haul as the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a blowout defeat of the the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday.
Soure:AFP: 2019/10/30 22:08:40