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On YouTubeMarcus Smart News / Last Word On Sports / March 15
Marcus Smart Becoming Difference-Maker As Playoffs Near
When Marcus Smart signed a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers this past summer, the veteran said he wanted to return to a big stage and impact a winning team.
The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz
How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 15
Lakers’ LeBron James did something vs. Nuggets that JJ Redick had literally never seen before
On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up their fifth straight win with a narrow home victory over the Denver Nuggets in overtime. Los Angeles required some late-game magic to pull this one off, including a tying shot from Austin Reaves in regulation, and a game-winner from Luka Doncic in the extra frame.
Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
Austin Reaves News / Total Pro Sports / March 15
Austin Reaves Reveals What He Usually Says to the Basketball When It’s 'Not Acting Right'
The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off one of the craziest finishes of the week on March 14, 2026. Their 127-125 overtime win over the Denver Nuggets had all the ingredients of going viral, literally.
NBA News / Yardbarker / March 15
Lakers' LeBron James credits enthusiastic young fan for overtime win over Nuggets
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic drilled a game-winning jumper in a 127-125 home overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, but that wasn't the matchup's best moment.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 15
LeBron James: Saturday’s Game-Winner Was ‘First Of Many’ For Luka Doncic With Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers belong to Luka Doncic. That has been the messaging ever since the blockbuster deal that sent him to L.A. in February of 2025. It’s especially been the sentiment from superstar LeBron James, who — for the first time in his career — is not the best player on his own team.
20 NBA players who changed how the game is played
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / March 15
Marcus Smart Called Matchup Against Nuggets ‘Playoff-Type’ Games
Marcus Smart is no stranger to pivotal basketball games given his resume of playoff performances, so of course he was ready to answer the bell when the Denver Nuggets came to visit the Los Angeles Lakers.
Bronny James News / Athlon Sports / March 15
Bronny James Receives Good News After Lakers’ Decision
Two seasons in, Bronny James still hasn't cracked the Lakers' NBA rotation. In his second year with Los Angeles, he's averaging just 2.1 points in 7 minutes per game, which is nearly identical to his rookie season.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / March 15
Luka Doncic: Nuggets Game Was ‘Best Atmosphere’ Since Joining Lakers
Luka Doncic is a big-game player who relishes clutch moments, and that was made apparent in his performance against the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets gave the Lakers issues for a couple of years, but Doncic’s arrival last season has swung the matchup in the purple and gold’s favor.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / March 15
Lakers’ LeBron James On Luka Doncic Dagger: ‘Big-Time Shot By Generational Player’
The Lakers pulled out one of the most dramatic wins of the season Saturday, defeating the Nuggets, 127-125, in overtime. The turning point came in the final seconds of regulation thanks to a remarkable sequence from Austin Reaves.
NBA News / Yardbarker / March 15
Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic make NBA history in Lakers-Nuggets matchup
Doncic and Jokic combined to make history Saturday night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / March 15
Luka Doncic's big shot, Austin Reaves' big miss lift Lakers over Nuggets
Doncic hit the game-winning shot in overtime for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. But to make it to the extra period, the Lakers needed a clutch miss from Reaves.
Charles Barkley News / EssentiallySports / March 15
'My Worst Nightmare': Charles Barkley Refuses to Give-Up on Lakers Criticism With Epic Rant
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for their 5th straight win, the first time since November. Despite having 1 loss in the last 8, this streak is not enough for the Purple and Gold franchise to turn hater Charles Barkley into a fan.
Deandre Ayton News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 14
Lakers’ Deandre Ayton Sends Clear Message After Months of Scrutiny
In recent weeks, Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton has dealt with plenty of increased scrutiny. Ayton’s first campaign with Los Angeles hasn’t exactly unfolded in the manner he hoped, as his role has fluctuated throughout the year.
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