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LeBron James rewrites his own record at 41 against Dallas, 7 years after first setting it

LeBron James continues to defy expectations deep into his career, producing another huge performance despite increased pressure on his role. Against the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Lakers were without Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic due to injury, placing a heavier creative and scoring burden on the veteran star.

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JJ Redick: Lakers’ Job Is To Extend Season So Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Can Return

The Los Angeles Lakers successful March may end up being all for naught because of the recent rash of injuries the team has suffered. The Lakers were dealt their biggest blows of the 2025-26 campaign after Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves were each ruled out for the remainder of the regular season.

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The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 4,000 two-pointers made in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '30-point, 90% shooting NBA games' quiz

The 'Active 40-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 6

Cooper Flagg puts facing LeBron James in perspective after latest matchup

From the moment he entered the NBA as a teenager, Cooper Flagg has been compared to LeBron James. Now as he's nearing the end of his historic rookie season, those comparisons have only intensified. The rookie reflected on playing against James after Sunday's Mavericks-Lakers matchup.

LeBron James gets upset at son Bronny during game

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg joins exclusive club with another monster game

How the Lakers can use major injuries to their advantage

The 'NBA's youngest 35-point scorers' quiz

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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.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / April 6

LeBron James & Cooper Flagg Combined To Make NBA History

LeBron James has managed to stand the test of time and play long enough to see the next wave of NBA stars aiming to take his place. In the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, James faced off against the next potential face of the league in Cooper Flagg.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / April 6

Cooper Flagg’s classy gesture towards fans after Lakers win caps stunning display

Cooper Flagg delivered another standout performance as the NBA regular season approaches its conclusion. The rookie starred in Dallas’ 134-128 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, producing a dominant all-round display that underlined his importance to the team.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / April 6

NBA fans react to LeBron James giving an earful to Bronny James over a poor pass

NBA fans were quick to react after LeBron James was caught giving Bronny James an animated earful during the Lakers’ loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The moment came in the third quarter of a 134-128 defeat, where a simple passing mistake quickly turned into a visible exchange between father and son.

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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.

Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker / April 6

Luka Doncic makes unexpected move following unfortunate Lakers injury news

The Los Angeles Lakers are dealing with a ticking clock when it comes to Luka Doncic and his injured hamstring.

How the Lakers can use major injuries to their advantage

JJ Redick outlines Lakers' plan amid Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injuries

The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

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The 'NCAA men's basketball champions' quiz

The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / April 6

Stephen A. Smith gets exposed over Luka Doncic ‘lie’ amid Lakers star’s injury

Stephen A. Smith is facing backlash after denying claims about his comments on Luka Doncic, despite video evidence now circulating widely following the Lakers star’s injury.

Bronny James News / Athlon Sports / April 6

Bronny James Gets Bad News After Lakers' Loss to Mavericks

Bronny James was in action for the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night against the Dallas Mavericks. The second-year shooting guard logged nine minutes off the bench, registering five points, one assist and a three-pointer in L.A.’s 134-128 loss to the Mavs.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 6

Rich Paul calls Luka Doncic injury collective Lakers issue, not just on JJ Redick

Is it safe to say that the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2025-26 season is beyond saving? In one fateful night, the Lakers’ championship hopes may have vanished completely after Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves suffered hamstring and oblique injuries, respectively, both of which are expected to keep them out for multiple weeks.