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JJ Redick Reveals What 'Killed' Los Angeles Lakers After Detroit Pistons Snap Win Streak

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season-high nine-game winning streak ended at the hands of the Detroit Pistons, and JJ Redick spoke in detail about why they lost.

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Player Grades: Lakers vs. Pistons

Given some of the great escapes they’ve had over the last 10 days, the Lakers were certainly due for the defeat that came on Monday against the Pistons.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 24

Why Lakers’ LeBron James sees no difference in Cade Cunningham-less Pistons

The Los Angeles Lakers saw their winning streak come to an end at nine games after they fell to the Detroit Pistons, 113-110, at Little Caesars Arena on Monday.

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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

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'NBA yearly three-point 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.

Luka Doncic News / EssentiallySports / March 24

Dallas Reporter Says Luka Doncic Argues More When Frustrated With Personal Life

While Luka Doncic has been on a tear on the hardwood, his private life remains at odds because of a legal battle with his ex-fiancée, Anamaria Goltes. Could the personal issues cause frustration for the Los Angeles Lakers superstar?

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 23

NBA Facing Major Accusation Amid Lakers’ Loss to Pistons

The Los Angeles Lakers arrived in Detroit on Monday riding a nine-game winning streak, with an opportunity to secure their first 10-game run since 2019.

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 '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

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.

Daniss Jenkins News / Yardbarker / March 23

Daniss Jenkins leads Pistons to big win over Lakers

Daniss Jenkins' career game leads Pistons to big win over Lakers

An unlikely hero helped the Detroit Pistons snap the Los Angeles Lakers' nine-game win streak on Monday.

LeBron James’ chances of staying with Lakers may be increasing

NBA makes decision on potential suspension for Lakers' Luka Doncic

Jaylen Brown puts two Lakers greats in all-time starting five

The 'Active 40-point, 10-assist NBA games' 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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 23

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.

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.

Luka Doncic News / AirJordanChronicles / March 23

Fresh Accusations Emerge Against NBA in Wake of Luka Doncic Incident

A normal technical foul shifted into a big controversy as the NBA’s decision to overturn Luka Doncic’s foul got the noted sports commentator Skip Bayless questioning the league’s fairness and preferential treatment.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers 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.

Daniss Jenkins' career game leads Pistons to big win over Lakers

James posts ugly halftime stat line not seen since 2010

Jazz rookie Ace Bailey joins elite company after career-high game

Bucks curiously part ways with Cam Thomas after just one month

Jayson Tatum makes honest admission about his return to action

Former No. 1 overall pick is returning to the NBA