[ad_1] Lakers forward LeBron James leaps into the air along the baseline to wrap a pass around Warriors forward Draymond Green during the third quarter of Game 3 on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) It was a slow start for LeBron James, but he kept grinding and grinding, eventually his play building and sending the …

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[ad_1] D’Angelo Russell lost the ball and the Golden State Warriors were off to the races, Stephen Curry slanting a pass ahead to a wide-open Andrew Wiggins. Suddenly, out of nowhere, LeBron James leaped into the frame. James broke up the play, his momentum forcing him to jump over the fans seated behind the basket and run up the stairs …

[ad_1] Lakers power forward Anthony Davis hangs on the rim after throwing down a dunk against the Warriors during Game 3 of their playoff series on Saturday night at Crpyto.com Arena. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times) Anthony Davis finished with 25 points, 13 rebounds and four blocked shots while LeBron James and D’Angelo Russell each scored 21 to lead …

[ad_1] Draymond frustrated as Warriors hurt again by free throws originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea The Warriors with 7:53 remaining in the first half on Saturday night in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals went up 40-29 behind a Moses Moody 3-pointer. They sure wish the game lasted 16 minutes instead of 48. At times, they played like …

[ad_1] Join Boston Celtics legend Kevin McHale as he shares his captivating insights on the evolution of basketball with former teammate Cedric Maxwell on his eponymous CLNS Media podcast. McHale discusses the key differences between the 80’s NBA and today’s game, diving deep into playing styles, tactics, athleticism, and how the changes in the game have influenced both eras. The …

[ad_1] Jock Landale vehemently defended Deandre Ayton after the Phoenix Suns starting center received a heap of criticism following his playoff career-low four-point performance in Game 3 Friday night against Denver. “Look, it’s tough for me to sit back and just be OK with all the slander that’s thrown DA’s way,” Landale said after Saturday’s practice as fourth-seeded Phoenix looks …

[ad_1] Dive into the world of the NBA history with legendary sports journalist Bob Ryan as he shares the untold story of one of the most iconic players in the league – Hall of Fame Boston Celtics big man Kevin McHale.  In this exclusive episode, Bob Ryan takes us on a journey through the phenomenal career of McHale, the two-time …

[ad_1] On this day in Boston Celtics history, the team signed center Mark Acres in 1987. Originally drafted in 1985 by the Dallas Mavericks out of Oral Roberts University playing under his father, Acres played two seasons in Europe and then joined the Celtics as a free agent two years later. Acres had a middling career with the team as …

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[ad_1] USA TODAY Sports Nick Gilbert, the son of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, died on Saturday at the age of 26. Gilbert suffered from neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder with no known cure. Gilbert is best known for serving as a good luck charm for the Cavaliers at the NBA Draft Lottery. Gilbert represented the Cavaliers at the 2011 lottery, …

[ad_1] So far in his postseason career, Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell has been consistently inconsistent. Coming into this year’s playoffs, he had never shot above 45 percent in a single playoff game, and he didn’t have such a performance until Game 4 of the first round versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Since then, he has had a couple of …

[ad_1] Lakers versus Warriors was billed as LeBron James versus Stephen Curry. But in reality those two haven’t had much of anything to do with one another through the first three games, which Los Angeles now leads 2-1 after their 127-97 victory over Golden State on Saturday.  This has been, and will continue to be, a series of adjustments, which …

[ad_1] In only three quarters Klay Thompson broke Stephen Curry previous record of 13 3-pointers made 11/07/2016. Thompson posted … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoqR1_UJjbk Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] The Los Angeles Lakers looked like they were half-asleep for much of Game 2, as their defensive rotations were a step or two late, and they were too slow to react to the Golden State Warriors’ offensive sequences. Time and again, the actions off the Warriors’ pick and rolls and dribble handoffs resulted in good looks, especially for Klay …

[ad_1] LOS ANGELES — Rob Pelinka’s face might’ve been on a milk carton in Los Angeles three months ago, sitting on his hands as another Lakers season spiraled in front of his eyes and unwilling to make significant moves to change his team’s fortunes. But as he sat with a look of satisfaction mere feet away from a laughing and …

[ad_1] LeBron James has done just about everything a professional basketball player can do. He’s won championships, MVPs and gold medals. He’s endorsed some of the biggest companies in the world and grown into one of the most well-known philanthropists in sports. But, by virtue of a decision he made at 18 years old, there is one thing he never …

[ad_1] With a win or a loss against Golden State on Saturday, it was a great day for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and his family. Earlier in the day, Bronny James, LeBron’s oldest son, announced he will enroll and play basketball at the University of Southern California, starting in late summer. Immediately after the Lakers defeated Golden state …

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[ad_1] Getty Images Now that we’re in the thick of the NBA playoffs, the basketball betting market is hotter than ever. CBS Sports will be providing daily picks for the duration of the postseason. Sam Quinn will make at least one pick for every game between now and the NBA Finals. All lines courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook. Featured Game | Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston …

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[ad_1] If Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis − especially Anthony Davis − play like they did in Game 3 against the Golden State Warriors, the Lakers will win the series. Simple answers don’t exist the deeper the NBA playoffs go. It’s a complex game played by imperfect participants. For the Lakers though, their success comes down …

[ad_1] Some playoff losses you learn from and scrutinize. Others you flush down the toilet and move on. There weren’t a lot of positives for the Golden State Warriors to take from their 127-97 Game 3 drubbing as the host Los Angeles Lakers took a 2-1 series lead on Saturday. The Warriors couldn’t make a shot. They turned the ball over …

[ad_1] During his introductory press conference, 2023’s No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young told reporters he couldn’t wait to speak with NBA superstar and Carolina Panthers superfan Steph Curry. Here’s what he said last Friday: “I know Steph right now—he’s got a lot on his plate right now, too. Obviously, he’s focused and locked in on the playoff series he’s …

[ad_1] LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers pounded the Golden State Warriors 127-97 in Game 3 Saturday night, two days after suffering a 27-point loss against the Warriors in San Francisco. LeBron James had 21 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for the Lakers in front of a sellout crowd at Crypto.com Arena as Los Angeles took a 2-1 …