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JJ Redick Drops Wild Take on Luka Doncic’s MVP Case That’ll Raise Eyebrows

This season’s NBA MVP race is only getting excited and some of the veterans have made their choice. More than ever before, Luka Doncic is doing everything an MVP candidate is supposed to do.

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NBA roundup: Luka Doncic's 60 points propel Lakers to 8th straight win

Luka Doncic scored 60 points -- the most ever recorded against the Heat -- as the Los Angeles Lakers won their eighth straight game, defeating host Miami 134-126 on Thursday night.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 20

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Heat

Not all wins are created equal and Thursday’s was no ordinary victory for the Lakers. There’s a level of seriousness that came with that performance that separates good teams from great teams.

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

How many of the oldest players to score 30 points or more in a game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' 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.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 20

JJ Redick’s 3-word LeBron James mic drop after triple-double vs. Heat

The Los Angeles Lakers’ win streak hit eight games following their 134-126 win against the Miami Heat on Thursday. The Lakers also improved to 3-0 on their current road trip, and the win was capped off by a 60-point explosion from Luka Doncic.

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The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / March 19

Luka Doncic scores 60, breaks Lakers record

Luka Doncic scores 60, breaks franchise record as Lakers extend 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.

Lakers legend calls Doncic the 'most unguardable player in the NBA'

LeBron James ties Hall of Famer's record for NBA games played

LeBron shares thoughts on NBA ownership amid league expansion push

Lakers' March hot streak reveals a lot, should scare rest of NBA

High-powered Hornets drop another 130 points in win over Magic

Watch: Rudy Gobert's teammates had a ruthless reaction to his air ball

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / March 19

LeBron James ties Robert Parish's record for NBA games played

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, already the NBA's all-time leading scorer, tied another NBA record.

LeBron shares thoughts on NBA ownership amid league expansion push

Luka Doncic makes NBA history during dominant seven-game Lakers stretch

Lakers' March hot streak reveals a lot, should scare rest of NBA

Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton focused on health, not timelines

High-powered Hornets drop another 130 points in win over Magic

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / March 19

Lakers rolling, but any first-round matchup won’t be easy

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / March 19

Lakers' March hot streak reveals a lot, should scare rest of NBA

The Purple and Gold's hot streak this month has propelled them into third place.

Luka Doncic makes NBA history during dominant seven-game Lakers stretch

LeBron James shares thoughts on NBA ownership amid league expansion push

Deandre Ayton makes brutally honest admission about his effort

LeBron James leaves JJ Redick feeling like a ‘loser’

The '30-point, 10-assist game leaders by team' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / March 18

Deandre Ayton Has “Bought In” To Role With Lakers

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.

Deandre Ayton News / Larry Brown Sports / March 18

Deandre Ayton makes brutally honest admission about his effort

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton seemingly confirmed what many have said about his effort in recent weeks. Ayton said he had something of an epiphany earlier this week amid a temporarily reduced role and realized he was not fulfilling his role with the Lakers.