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The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off arguably their best win of the 2024-25 season, 126-99, against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers have a rematch against the Thunder on Tuesday, but following such a dominant performance, it’s possible that the team decides to sit a few players. Sure enough the Lakers’ injury report seemed […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Thunder prediction and pick. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers meet again Tuesday in a high-stakes Western Conference clash at Paycom Center. […]

The final week of the 2024-25 NBA season is set to be a bloodbath in the Western Conference standings. Although the Oklahoma City Thunder are sitting pretty at the top, everyone else is still fighting to claim their actual playoff spot. The Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, and many others find themselves in a […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — As Oklahoma City Thunder All-Stars Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren reflected on Sunday’s blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, the last thing they wanted to do was blame the game’s officials. During their joint media availability, Williams and Holmgren shared takes on Lakers’ JJ Redick before a reporter asked about the […]

After picking the Los Angeles Lakers to emerge from the Western Conference, ESPN’s Shannon Sharpe doubled down on his take in light of the Lakers’ blowout win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sharpe also took a shot at the Thunder’s lockdown defender, Lu Dort. The Lakers defeated the Thunder 126-99 on Sunday and sent a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won their second straight game in their 126-99 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. However, LeBron James caught the attention of many after he was spotted berating one of his teammates despite messing up his own rebound attempt. Midway through the second quarter, the 40-year-old forward jumped for […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Sunday’s 126-99 loss, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams and his teammate Chet Holmgren shared their opinion on Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick’s career change from podcast host to head coach. After Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault shared his blunt take on losing to the Lakers, Williams and Holmgren […]

Luka Doncic delivered another standout performance Sunday night as the Los Angeles Lakers dismantled the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 126-99. While his 30-point outing led the team on the scoreboard, it was a no-look, behind-the-head assist to Gabe Vincent that stole the spotlight — and even caught Doncic by surprise. Speaking postgame to The Athletic’s […]

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers made a resounding statement Sunday evening with a 126-99 blowout win over the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder. The matchup featured a highly anticipated duel between Doncic and MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and in the aftermath of the Lakers’ dominant victory, Doncic offered strong praise for the Thunder star. […]

The final week of the 2024-25 NBA regular season is upon us. Although the Oklahoma City Thunder have reigned supreme in the NBA power rankings all season, even they are facing some struggles before the playoffs. More specifically, the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets may have something going for them after recently facing the […]

After an impressive 126-99 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James reminded reporters his team is still a work in progress. Sunday’s victory had Lakers fans screaming title contenders after Los Angeles handed the Thunder a second consecutive loss, which has only happened twice this season. However, for James, it’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers delivered one of their most complete performances of the season on Sunday evening, dismantling the league-best Oklahoma City Thunder 126-99 in the first of a two-game road series. LeBron James, who spoke to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha postgame, may have shed light on the approach that led to the statement win. […]

While the day-to-day analysis of the Luka Doncic trade has largely subsided, with the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks set to meet in Dallas for the first time since the controversial deal, we’re about to hear a lot more about it again. On Wednesday, Doncic will return to Dallas, where he played the first […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the first time since the Dallas Mavericks’ shocking blockbuster trade, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander faced Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers. In the first of a two-game set at the Paycom Center, Gilgeous-Alexander finished with zero free throws in a 126-99 blowout loss. Shai identified the differences in […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Before facing the Los Angeles Lakers in a rare two-game mini-series at the tail end of the regular season, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reminded reporters of the fundamental element of facing a potential playoff matchup. For Daigneault, it’s less of an opportunity for the Thunder to gain an advantage […]

LeBron James is keeping his health in check following the Los Angeles Lakers’ dominant win against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. In 34 minutes of action, James finished with a stat line of 19 points, seven assists and three rebounds. He shot 9-of-16 from the field, which includes making his lone attempts from […]

JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers took down the Oklahoma City Thunder in convincing fashion on Sunday. The Lakers dominated the Thunder by a final score of 126-99 throughout the matchup. They lit up the nets from beyond the arc, knocking down 22 3-pointers. Los Angeles also crashed the glass frequently, grabbing 43 rebounds […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shared a revealing take on why he finished with zero free-throw attempts in Sunday’s 126-99 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. After head coach Mark Daigneault fired back at playoff narratives surrounding the Thunder and Lakers’ two-game series in Oklahoma City’s final home games of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers rattled the Western Conference standings and NBA playoff picture Sunday. The Lakers pummeled the league’s best team the Oklahoma City Thunder 126-99. And got fans screaming title contender toward L.A. LeBron James, Luka Doncic and company shot lights out inside the Paycom Center. James was upgraded from the injury list ahead […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Before facing the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed the advantages of a two-game series against the potential playoff opponent. After Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams addressed the Lakers after Friday’s loss, Daigneault discussed the significance of hosting two games in two days against Los Angeles. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been upgraded to available for Sunday’s matinee against the Oklahoma City Thunder. James was listed as probable with a left groin strain, so there was never really any question as to whether he’d play in OKC, but this just confirms it. The 40-year-old recently missed a couple weeks […]

LOS ANGELES – While the Los Angeles Lakers formed a new star duo, pairing LeBron James with Luka Doncic following a shocking NBA trade deadline, it’s possible that the team actually has a star trio. Fourth-year guard Austin Reaves is in the midst of a breakout season for the Lakers, and at times has looked […]

LOS ANGELES – Early in the 2024-25 season, fans of the Los Angeles Lakers were in awe of rookie wing Dalton Knecht. Despite falling to the mid-first round of the NBA Draft, Knecht was playing like one of the best players of this draft class. His play had come back down to earth a bit […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will battle the Oklahoma City Thunder for the first of two straight games on Sunday at the Paycom Center. It will be a possible playoff preview as we continue our NBA odds series while making a Lakers-Thunder prediction and pick. The Lakers lead the head-to-head series 156-112. Furthermore, they are 7-3 […]

Austin Reaves etched his name into the Los Angeles Lakers’ record books Friday night, becoming the first player in franchise history to hit 15 three-pointers over a two-game span. Reaves’ hot shooting helped lift the Lakers to a 124-108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, capping off a three-game homestand with a much-needed bounce-back victory […]

The Los Angeles Lakers ended their three-game homestand on a high note Friday night, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 124-108 at Crypto.com Arena. The win helped the Lakers bounce back from a Thursday night loss to the Golden State Warriors and moved them into the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference with a 47-30 […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers grabbed a huge win on Monday against the Houston RocketsLakers grabbed a huge win on Monday against the Houston Rockets amid a tight race for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. But the Lakers followed it up with a 123-116 loss to the Golden State Warriors during which […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was arguably the best player on a court filled with notable talent in Thursday’s showdown versus the Golden State Warriors, but the night still did not go as he and his teammates hoped. The NBA icon had words with opposing rookie Quinten Post, and LA lost what could prove […]

There was a playoff-like energy permeating Crypto.com Arena, as Stephen Curry and LeBron James once again captivated NBA fans around the country. Legends, superstars and rising talents all combined to form a palpable electricity in Thursday night’s California clash between the Golden State Warriors (45-31) and Los Angeles Lakers (46-30). That was not the only […]

The LeBron James vs. Steph Curry rivalry continues to uplift the NBA, as Thursday’s Lakers/Warriors matchup delivered a huge ratings number. According to TNT Sports, the Los Angeles vs. Golden State game averaged 2.5 million viewers, making it the second most-watched NBA telecast on cable this year outside of the Opening Night and Christmas games. […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo could be on the move in the offseason. While the Greek Freak has always expressed his loyalty to the Bucks, every basketball fan can feel that his impatience is also growing. It has been four years since Giannis led the franchise to its first NBA championship in five decades. And with […]

Luka Dončić’s listless 19-point outing has drawn the critical eye of one of the NBA’s most prominent media members. After Dončić shot 6-of-17 from the field, including 0-for-6 from beyond the arc in the Los Angeles Lakers loss to the Golden State Warriors, The Ringer founder and podcaster Bill Simmons made several concerning observations about […]

Have the NBA playoffs already started? It sure seems that way, as the level of competitiveness we have seen between Western Conference foes with just 10 days left in the regular season has been incredible. What we witnessed on Thursday night between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors was pure cinema and […]

We’re back with our final betting prediction and pick for Friday’s NBA slate as we head out West for the final game of this three-game season series. The New Orleans Pelicans (21-55) will visit the Los Angeles Lakers (46-30) as L.A. looks to close the season series with a 3-0 sweep. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers had a thriller against the Golden State Warriors, it still ended in a 123-116 loss where star Luka Doncic expressed his disappointment after the game. While it was another game featuring star LeBron James going up against Stephen Curry, the Lakers’ Doncic would speak after the game about his outing […]

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped a 123-116 decision to the Golden State Warriors at home on Thursday night. LeBron James powered the Lakers’ offense with 33 points, five rebounds, nine assists, one steal, and one block. He shot 10-for-15 from the field and knocked down 5 of his 8 attempts from deep in 40 minutes […]

A Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors matchup never disappoints—it’s always must-see TV. With star power, drama, and high-level basketball, the rivalry packs it all. Tonight was no different, but this time, the drama dominated. Draymond Green’s controversial foul on LeBron James ignited fury in the four-time MVP, who demanded the officials enforce a […]

And the show goes on. NBA fans have been devouring face-offs between LeBron James and Stephen Curry for more than a decade now, as these two titans continue to hypnotize the masses when they share the court together. In addition to the aura of magnificence that filled Crypto.com Arena, this latest meeting featured high stakes. […]

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers offense couldn’t find their rhythm for much of Thursday night, allowing the Golden State Warriors to pull out a 123-116 victory at Crypto.com Arena. The loss pushed the Lakers back down to the No. 4 seed in the standings. The Lakers star struggled and wrapped up the night […]