Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been on an unbelievable run the last two weeks. In the last eight games, he’s averaging a ridiculous 40.9 points per game.
The Miami fans shouted chants of “MVP! MVP!” as Luka Doncic stood at the free-throw line. Bagging his 60th point and the Lakers marked a comeback win against the Heat by 134-126.
Just over a week ago, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo shocked the basketball world when he scored 83 points in a game, surpassing Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant for the second-most in NBA history.
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets for the second straight time on Wednesday night. Then, they boarded a plane for South Beach as they played the Miami Heat on Thursday night.
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.
Dwyane Wade has revealed he is deliberately waiting for LeBron James to retire, with one personal reason behind the decision. The two share one of the closest relationships in NBA history, which makes even small moments between them carry added meaning.
The Lakers did not arrive in Miami until 4:00 a.m. after playing Houston on Wednesday night. The Heat played Charlotte on Tuesday but couldn’t beat the Lakers.
With the Western Conference a tight-knit race yet again this season, this series will look at the standings and games to watch across the league as the Lakers look to secure home court and move up the standings.
LeBron James missed three games in a row earlier this month. The Los Angeles Lakers went 3-0 in those games, including wins over the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves.
Maybe the LA Lakers just needed some time to figure things out, because after two years of soul searching, they are finally looking like real title contenders.
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 has been on a historic offensive run the past few weeks, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to eight consecutive wins and nine of their last 10.
Last night, Miami Heat couldn’t do justice to their name. Los Angeles Lakers were hotter, and James Worthy knew who brought in the most heat. The Lakers have been on their 8-game winning streak.
Further claiming his place in the NBA's MVP picture, Luka Doncic put up his most dominating performance of the season as the Los Angeles Lakers stayed red-hot in March.
The Lakers have found something. Seven straight wins. Ten of their last 11, and not against lightweights. This has come against playoff-level competition, the kind you’ll see again in a few weeks, writes Michael Duarte of the California Post.
After airing his displeasure last month with the way the Lakers were using him, Deandre Ayton now says he’s fully committed to succeeding in his role and helping the team win, writes Dan Woike of The Athletic.