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LeBron Buzzer Beater Rescues Lakers to Halt Losing Streak

This is Beirut, 27/03 20:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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LeBron James tipped in a buzzer-beating rebound with 0.1 seconds remaining as the Los Angeles Lakers halted their three-game losing streak with a pulsating 120-119 road victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. A thrilling duel in Indianapolis saw the Pacers climb out of a 13-point fourth-quarter hole to snatch a 119-118 lead with 42 seconds ...

Magic Hand Lakers Third Straight Defeat, Bulls Beat Nuggets

This is Beirut, 25/03 19:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another setback in their NBA playoff push on Monday, falling 118-106 to the Orlando Magic, who notched their first home victory since February. Despite 32 points from Luka Doncic and 24 from LeBron James the Lakers dropped their third straight game and at 43-28 are now tied with the Memphis Grizzlies in the battle ...

Lakers Trounced in LeBron’s Return, Bucks Rally to Beat Kings

This is Beirut, 23/03 09:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Chicago Bulls stunned the Los Angeles Lakers 146-115 on Saturday, spoiling superstar LeBron James's return from a two-week absence with a groin injury. The NBA's all-time leading scorer James delivered 17 points, six rebounds and four assists in 31 minutes on court. Luka Doncic, back in action after resting a sore ankle, drilled eight ...

Doncic Leads Lakers Romp Over Nuggets, Kings Upset Cavs

This is Beirut, 20/03 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Luka Doncic raced to the 200th 30-point game of his career as the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of an under-strength Denver Nuggets line-up to score a 120-108 victory over their Western Conference rivals on Wednesday. Slovenian star Doncic, once again spearheading the Lakers offense in the absence of the injured LeBron James, rattled in 31 ...

No Jokic, No Problem as Nuggets Stun Warriors, Lakers Dominate

This is Beirut, 18/03 18:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Aaron Gordon scored 38 points as the Denver Nuggets shrugged off the absence of Nikola Jokic to halt the Golden State Warriors' seven-game winning streak with a 114-105 victory over their NBA Western Conference rivals on Monday. A dazzling display from Gordon inspired what was ultimately a comfortable win for Denver, who were missing regular ...

Cavs Win Streak Halted After Magic Comeback

This is Beirut, 17/03 19:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Paolo Banchero scored 24 points as the Orlando Magic overturned a 13-point deficit to end the Cleveland Cavaliers' 16-game NBA unbeaten streak with a gutsy 108-103 road victory on Sunday. Cleveland, the runaway Eastern Conference leaders, had looked poised to extend their franchise-record winning run after surging clear of Orlando early in the ...

Cleveland Cruise to Record 16th Straight Win, Boston Clinch

This is Beirut, 15/03 08:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Cleveland Cavaliers romped to a franchise record 16th straight victory on Friday, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 133-124 to extend their lead at the top of the Eastern Conference. Cleveland, who had been forced to overcome a double-digit deficit in Tuesday's win over Brooklyn, had no such difficulty in Friday's clash in Tennessee. The Cavs, ...

Tatum Dominates as Celtics Hold Off Lakers; LeBron Injury Scare

This is Beirut, 09/03 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Jayson Tatum scored 40 points as the Boston Celtics halted the Los Angeles Lakers' eight-game unbeaten streak with a statement 111-101 victory in their heavyweight NBA showdown at TD Garden on Saturday. The latest instalment of the most iconic rivalry in basketball was billed as a potential NBA finals preview, pitting the defending champion ...

Doncic Dominates as Lakers Rout Nuggets, Suns Gore Bulls

This is Beirut, 23/02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Luka Doncic delivered a dominant 32-point performance as the Los Angeles Lakers snapped the Denver Nuggets' nine-game winning streak on Saturday with an impressive 123-100 victory on the road in Colorado. Doncic, playing only his fourth game for the Lakers since his blockbuster trade from Dallas, was in scintillating form as the Lakers conjured a ...

NBA: LeBron, Reaves Dazzle as Lakers Sink Blazers

This is Beirut, 21/02 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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LeBron James and Austin Reaves combined for 72 points as the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back to score a battling 110-102 road win over the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA on Thursday. With Luka Doncic rested for injury management, James poured in 40 points, and Reaves added 32 points to halt the Lakers' mini-slump of two consecutive ...

Ball, Bridges Shine as Hornets Sting Lakers

This is Beirut, 20/02 10:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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LaMelo Ball sparked a second-half fightback as the struggling Charlotte Hornets upset the Los Angeles Lakers 100-97 on Wednesday. Point guard Ball finished with 27 points, including five three-pointers, to help the Hornets complete only their fifth road win of the season. Miles Bridges led Charlotte's scoring with 29 points. The Lakers, with ...

NBA: Doncic Off the Mark as Lakers Rout Jazz

This is Beirut, 11/02 09:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Luka Doncic made a winning start to his Los Angeles Lakers career on Monday, returning from injury with 14 points for his new team in a 132-113 drubbing of the Utah Jazz. Slovenian superstar Doncic -- who was traded to the Lakers by the Dallas Mavericks earlier this month in one of the most jaw-dropping deals in NBA history -- was playing his ...

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