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Bam Adebayo Discusses What It Means To Surpass Kobe Bryant’s 81-Point Game

Over 20 years ago, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had the basketball world glued to the team’s game against the Toronto Raptors. In a normal regular season game, Bryant had everyone’s eyes on him as he made history by scoring 81 points in the win against the Raptors.

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Luka Doncic Costs Himself $50K For Controversial Gesture Toward Official

Luka Doncic has never been shy about letting the referees know how he feels. But this time, he went too far, and the NBA made sure he knew it. The league hit the Lakers star with a $50,000 fine after he flashed a money gesture toward an official during Los Angeles’ 110–97 win over the New York Knicks on Sunday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 11

JJ Redick reacts to Bam Adebayo's 83-point explosion

Adebayo made history with his 83-point game and Redick shared his thoughts on the performance.

Wham, Bam, thank you, ma'am: How Heat center Adebayo scored 83 points in win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins LeBron James in rare NBA stat line

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The 'Most 20-point games in an NBA season' quiz

An active NBA player has scored 20 points or more in at least 60 games in one season 61 times. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Deandre Ayton News / EssentiallySports / March 11

Deandre Ayton Exits Lakers Interview in 120 Seconds After Bizarre Exchange

The motor that was missing for quite some time was finally on display against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Lakers teammates and head coach appreciated Deandre Ayton’s role as a lob threat, rebounder, and screener.

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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 / EssentiallySports / March 11

JJ Redick Asked Lakers Staff to 'Shut the F*** Up' After Luka Doncic Moment vs Timberwolves

JJ Redick and Luka Doncic had already clashed a few games ago due to their competitive nature. This time, the head coach had a moment with one of his assistants.

Luka Doncic News / EssentiallySports / March 11

Cops Called on Luka Doncic as Sad Details Emerge Amid Child Support Report

Three months ago, Luka Doncic’s second daughter was born, and now he is in a custody battle. His decade-old relationship with his fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, has also come to an end with the legal proceedings.

Austin Reaves News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 11

Austin Reaves is back and he’s raising the Lakers’ ceiling

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers had plenty of excuses ready if they lost to the Wolves. Minnesota entered the night as the third-best team in the West. The Lakers entered the night without their All-Star LeBron James for the third straight game as well as bigs Jaxson Hayes and Maxi Kleber.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 11

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Timberwolves

A week ago, the biggest question surrounding the Lakers was whether they were a serious team capable of beating good opponents. Fast forward a week and the answer is much clearer.

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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 / Field Level Media / March 11

Lakers catch Wolves in standings thanks to Luka Doncic's triple-double

Luka Doncic posted 31 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers earned a 120-106 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday in a battle of playoff-hopeful Western Conference teams.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 10

Lakers Injury Updates: Jaxson Hayes & Maxi Kleber Ruled Out Vs. Timberwolves

Prior to Tuesday night’s contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Los Angeles Lakers ruled out Jaxson Hayes (back soreness) and Maxi Kleber (lumbar back strain).

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 11

Bam Adebayo scores whopping 83 points in win

Wham, Bam, thank you, ma'am: How Heat center Adebayo scored 83 points in win

The Miami Heat center scored 43 points in the first half of the Heat's game against the Washington Wizards and finished with 83.

A'ja Wilson was losing it while watching Adebayo score 83 points

Adebayo's 83 points incredible — and a sign NBA has a problem

Victor Wembanyama's 39-point double-double leads Spurs past Celtics

Jaylen Brown drops a profane post online immediately after being ejected

Cameron Payne's career night ignites 76ers' rally past Grizzlies

Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey out at least three weeks with tendon injury in pinkie

Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / March 10

Luka Doncic fighting for his kids amid split with fiancée Anamaria Goltes

Luka Doncic is dealing with some major drama in his personal life. The Los Angeles Lakers star Doncic has split from his fiancée Anamaria Goltes, with whom he shares two daughters.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / March 10

Lakers facing tough stretch as they try to make pieces fit

The Lakers remain firmly in the Western Conference playoff race, though the path forward may not be easy. According to ESPN analytics expert Dean Oliver, the Lakers project to finish 48-34 and currently have about a 31 percent chance of securing a top-four seed.

Dalton Knecht News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 10