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Lakers' LeBron James hurts elbow in loss to Nuggets

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James left a record-setting game due to a left elbow injury on Thursday in Denver. With 4:05 to play in the Lakers' 120-113 loss to the Nuggets, James drove for a layup but went down hard beyond the baseline.

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Lakers Teammates Save Luka Doncic From Ejection as NBA Punishment Looms

First, the teammates intervened to stop the feud with coach JJ Redick, and now they stepped in again. On Thursday, when the Lakers faced the Nuggets, at halftime, Luka Doncic had to be separated from the officials.

LeBron James News / Field Level Media / March 6

LeBron James sets all-time field-goal mark in Lakers' loss to Nuggets

Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds to overcome nine turnovers, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 120-113 on Thursday night in a crucial Western Conference matchup.

Marcus Smart News / Bleacher Report / March 6

Watch: Marcus Smart had 2 chances to tie it late

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA rookie 3-point leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Jake Laravia News / Bleacher Report / March 6

Watch: LaRavia lobbed to himself at the end of the game

NBA News / The SportsRush / March 6

Udonis Haslem Urges Luka Doncic to 'Stop Whining', Compares Him to a Young Jayson Tatum

Luka Doncic has caught a ton of flak this year for constantly complaining to the referees every game. It’s gotten to a point where many believe that it’s affecting the way the Los Angeles Lakers’ games are called, and not in a good way.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 6

Lakers fail to convert down stretch, fall in Denver

A game of runs came down to the final minute between the Lakers and Nuggets with Denver edging out a 120-113 win. Trailing by three in the final 90 seconds of the game, Marcus Smart missed a pair of open threes.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / March 6

Lakers Snap Winning Streak As Comeback Attempt Falls Short Vs. Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers’ schedule has entered a tough stretch, beginning with Thursday night’s matchup with the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. If the Lakers want to be taken seriously as contenders then they need to beat some quality teams during this stretch, but that didn’t happen in this one as they battled but came up short in a 120-113 loss.

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.

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The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL carries leaders' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 5

Lakers Announce Deandre Ayton Injury Update After Leaving Nuggets Game

Deandre Ayton has played a key role for the Los Angeles Lakers in his first season with the team. The 7-foot center signed with the Lakers in the offseason after being waived by the Portland Trail Blazers.

Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / March 5

Deandre Ayton Ruled Out Vs. Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that center Deandre Ayton was ruled out of Thursday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets due to a knee injury. Ayton played five minutes to begin the game, going scoreless with two rebounds.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / March 5

NBA Legend Magic Johnson Reacts to LeBron James News During Lakers-Nuggets Game

The Los Angeles Lakers traveled to Denver on Thursday night looking to secure their fourth consecutive win as they continued pushing for improved positioning in the Western Conference standings.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 5

JJ Redick’s comments about Luka Doncic aged extremely poorly

Luka Doncic certainly made his head coach look bad on Thursday night. Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers faced off on Thursday against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / March 5

LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to set another NBA record

Already the NBA's all-time leading scorer, Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James etched his name in the record books one more time.

Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg reaches major milestone at historic pace

Kevin Durant's gaffes lead to Warriors' stunning win in Houston

Draymond Green under fire for a dirty move on Jabari Smith Jr.

Stephen A. Smith reveals his choice for NBA Rookie of the Year

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets away with the most blatant charge of season

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / March 5

Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg reaches major milestone at historic pace

If Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg's NBA debut season wasn't historic already, it just secured its place as one of the best ever on Thursday night.

Draymond Green under fire for a dirty move on Jabari Smith Jr.

'Other' Jaylin Williams paying off for Thunder

Stephen A. Smith reveals his choice for NBA Rookie of the Year

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets away with the most blatant charge of season

Kawhi Leonard is being linked to one new team in rumors

Colin Cowherd News / Hoops Wire / March 5