The air inside Crypto.com Arena felt different early Monday night. It wasn’t just the anticipation of a standard Lakers vs Suns regular-season clash; it was the swagger of a team that had forgotten how to lose.
LeBron James continues to make history every time he steps on a basketball court. By now, the world presumably knows he's currently playing in his record-breaking season No.
For some time now, the Lakers have been flirting with an unserious loss. The second half of Sunday’s game against the Pelicans served as the perfect example of how the team was coasting by on its talent and not its effort.
The Los Angeles Lakers looked like they were ready for battle to start things off against Phoenix Suns on Monday night. Luka Doncic, in particular, seemed as though he was on his way to another monster scoring effort after dropping 20 points in the first quarter alone.
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic took the blame for Monday's 125-108 loss against the Phoenix Suns. Doncic gave it his all with 38 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.
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After seven straight wins, the Lakers finally ran into a game where almost nothing clicked in a 108-125 disaster class. The Suns played with more energy, more pace, and far more sharpness, and it showed in nearly every possession.
The Lakers came into Monday night feeling good about themselves, winners of seven straight and finally looking like a group building real momentum. But
Luka Doncic is a true hooper through and through. It doesn’t matter if he’s playing three games in four nights or a back-to-back set — he’s always going to be bringing his best.
The Los Angeles Lakers returned to action on Monday night when they hosted the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers were going for their eighth straight win but were also facing an underrated team in the second night of a back-to-back.
“People are gonna earn minutes. I think that goes for everybody,” JJ Redick teased, with a wink at the lineup chaos after Jarred Vanderbilt shone in the first two preseason games.
LOS ANGELES – Just as the Los Angeles Lakers got LeBron James back in the lineup, they lost Marcus Smart who has been dealing with a back injury. Smart was set to miss his third straight game as the Lakers hosted the Phoenix Suns on Monday, but Lakers head coach JJ Redick was optimistic that the veteran guard would not be out for too long.
LeBron James has been in the NBA for 23 seasons. During that stretch of time, he’s experienced various things. The Los Angeles Lakers star has won multiple championships, MVPs and All-Star selections.
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In another world, New Orleans Pelicans interim head coach James Borrego drove into Crypto.com Arena and parked in the — presumably conveniently located — spot reserved for the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been rolling, coming off their 7th straight win. The Los Angeles Lakers made light work of the New Orleans Pelicans beating them 133-121.
Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Knicks guard Jalen Brunson have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to NBA Communications (Twitter links).
The Los Angeles Lakers have yet to lose a game since their superstar forward, LeBron James, returned to the lineup. The Lakers were hot without James, and that remains the case with him in the lineup as they sit with a 4-0 record when he steps onto the court.
The backcourt pairing of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves has been the defining story of the Los Angeles Lakers so far this season. Doncic — No. 1 in scoring at 35.1 points per game — and Reaves — No.
The Lakers seem to be ahead of schedule to start the 2025-26 season. Obviously, the Luka Doncic-led team isn’t trying to tank, but they are notably lacking in some areas in comparison to other Western Conference juggernauts.
Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka discussed how the organization handled free agency this past summer, during which the team rebuilt its entire roster.
The Los Angeles Lakers’ starting lineup is doing a tremendous job this season. The Los Angeles Lakers’ recent 133-121 win over the New Orleans Pelicans has helped them improve to a 15-4 record.
LeBron James’ return to the Los Angeles Lakers has helped transform the offense from great to elite. While James has ceded usage and control to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, he’s juiced up the Lakers’ transition attack both as a playmaker and finisher.
LOS ANGELES — The Lakers have regained their identity with a decisive run of form. Their latest win over the Pelicans pushed the Lakers’ winning streak to a seven-game peak, marking their longest stretch of success since an eight-game burst earlier in the year.
For a seventh straight game, the Laker Nation rejoiced. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves’ electric display helped the team win against the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Lakers are preaching patience with LeBron James, who missed Sunday’s game against the Pelicans because of a lingering left foot issue. Coach JJ Redick told reporters the injury is something James has been dealing with and the team is “just being cautious,” per Dan Woike of The Athletic.