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Lakers Snap 9-Game Winning Streak With Close Loss To Pistons

The Los Angeles Lakers went into Monday night’s game riding a nine-game winning streak, looking to extend it to 10 for the first time this season. The Lakers faced a tough test as Marcus Smart and Rui Hachimura were both ruled out, although the Detroit Pistons were without their superstar in Cade Cunningham as well.

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JJ Redick provides injury updates on Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart

After having a relatively long stretch in which their entire rotation was available, the Lakers took the floor in Detroit on Monday without a starter in Marcus Smart and key reserve Rui Hachimura.

Luka Doncic News / Bleacher Report / March 23

Watch: Pistons snap Lakers 9-game win streak

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / March 23

'Luka Doncic Is A Bum': Charles Barkley Calls Out The Media’s Hypocrisy On Their Takes Regarding The Lakers

Narratives can shift fairly quickly in the NBA, and sometimes, it can even feel absurd. Just a month ago, the Lakers were labeled as a lost ship, as they struggled with inconsistency and were unbale to figure things out.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

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The 'NBA yearly three-point leaders' quiz

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 23

Lakers win streak snapped in Detroit

The Lakers’ win streak finally came to an end on Monday, but not without a valiant fight. Despite trailing by as many as 16 points in the second half against the Pistons, the Lakers surged back to tie the game in the fourth before eventually falling down the stretch, losing 113-110.

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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.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

LeBron James posts ugly halftime stat line not seen since 2010

4-time MVP LeBron James looked mortal on Monday in the first half of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Detroit Pistons. Despite consistently outpacing Father Time through the years, the 41-year-old James finally looked his age before halftime at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.

Stephen A Smith News / The SportsRush / March 23

'Can’t Rule Anything Out': Stephen A. Smith Hesitates to Dismiss Lakers as West Favorites Amid 9-Game Win Streak

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA over the last few weeks. They have elevated themselves as a real threat in the Western Conference following their nine-game win streak.

Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 23

ClutchPoints’ NBA MVP Mondays: Luka Doncic’s late-season surge turns heads

There are a ton of storylines entering the final few weeks of the 2025-26 NBA season, but none are bigger than the Los Angeles Lakers’ surge in the Western Conference.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

LeBron James News / AirJordanChronicles / March 23

Veteran Journalist Explains What Makes LeBron James Less ‘Special’ Than Michael Jordan

The majority of NBA fans take Michael Jordan’s side in the coveted Jordan vs. LeBron James debate, and the renowned journamlist, Colin Cowherd, recently highlighted a noteworthy reason why fans think that way.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 23

Luka Doncic, LaMelo Ball Named Players Of The Week

Lakers guard Luka Doncic has been named the Player of the Week for the Western Conference, while Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has won the award in the East, the NBA announced today in a press release.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 23

West Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Kings, DeMar DeRozan, Jazz

As you know, Lakers star LeBron James played in the 1,612th regular-season game of his career on Saturday, setting an NBA record and passing Hall of Fame center Robert Parish.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / March 23

Luka Doncic Named Western Conference Player Of The Week For March 16-22

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic was named Western Conference Player of the Week for March 16-22, it was announced by the NBA. LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets took home honors in the Eastern Conference.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

LeBron James’ chances of staying with Lakers may be increasing

LeBron James’ time with the Los Angeles Lakers is experiencing something of a renaissance that could be reducing the chances of him leaving this summer.

James should be happy the Lakers are Luka Doncic's team now

NBA makes decision on potential suspension for Doncic

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Bleacher Report / March 23

Watch: He was ready to go to war after LeBron got fouled

J.J. Redick News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 23

Lakers HC JJ Redick Sends Clear Message Amid Team’s Red-Hot Surge

Over the last few weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers have been arguably the NBA’s hottest team behind their sustained success. The Lakers grabbed their ninth

Austin Reaves News / Total Pro Sports / March 23

Austin Reaves Could Be Targeted With Aggressive Offers as Rival Teams Lurk This Summer

Austin Reaves has been on a roll at the moment. Striking up a fantastic chemistry with Luka Doncic, the Lakers have been on the rise at the moment. Winning nine games back to back, the 27-year-old has dropped more than 15 points in most of them.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 23

Marcus Smart & Rui Hachimura Out, Maxi Kleber Available Vs. Pistons

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced that Marcus Smart (right ankle soreness) and Rui Hachimura (right calf soreness) are out against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night while Maxi Kleber (lumbar back strain) is available.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 23

Watch: Dirk Nowitzki Praises LeBron James After Breaking Latest Record

When LeBron James took the court on Saturday night for the Los Angeles Lakers in their victory over the Orlando Magic, he surpassed Hall of Famer Robert Parish to become the NBA’s all-time leader in games played.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 23

LeBron James shares thoughts on Luke Kennard’s game-winning three-pointer

The Los Angeles Lakers’ eight-game winning streak was in serious jeopardy on Saturday against the Orlando Magic with them trailing by two with 2.6 seconds left.