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T’Wolves Dominate Lakers, Nuggets Edge Clippers as NBA Playoffs Start

This is Beirut, 20/04 13:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Minnesota Timberwolves, fueled by 25 points from Jaden McDaniels, cruised past LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 117-95 on Saturday in game one of their NBA Western Conference playoff series. Luka Doncic, playing his first post-season game with the Lakers after arriving in a stunning February trade, scored 37 points, and James, chasing ...

Tearful Doncic Scores 45 on Return to Dallas as Lakers Clinch Playoff Spot

This is Beirut, 10/04 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Luka Doncic shrugged off the raw emotion of his return to Dallas with a dazzling 45-point display against his former club as the Los Angeles Lakers downed the Mavericks 112-97 to punch their ticket to the NBA playoffs on Wednesday. Doncic, who joined the Lakers from Dallas in February in one of the most shocking trades in NBA history, was given a ...

Curry Scores 37 as Warriors Outgun LeBron's Lakers

This is Beirut, 04/04 09:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Stephen Curry scored 37 points as the Golden State Warriors outdueled LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 123-116 to claim a crucial victory in their blockbuster Western Conference clash on Thursday. Curry -- fresh from scoring 52 points in the Warriors' defeat of Memphis on Tuesday—produced a trademark burst of third-quarter scoring to ...

Celtics and Thunder Roll on, Lakers Top Memphis in Playoff Push

This is Beirut, 30/03 17:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The NBA champion Boston Celtics and Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City continued their march to the playoffs on Saturday as the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back with a win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Jayson Tatum scored 29 points with 10 rebounds and eight assists to propel the Celtics to their eighth straight victory, 121-111 over the Spurs ...

LeBron Buzzer Beater Rescues Lakers to Halt Losing Streak

This is Beirut, 27/03 20:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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LeBron James tipped in a buzzer-beating rebound with 0.1 seconds remaining as the Los Angeles Lakers halted their three-game losing streak with a pulsating 120-119 road victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. A thrilling duel in Indianapolis saw the Pacers climb out of a 13-point fourth-quarter hole to snatch a 119-118 lead with 42 seconds ...

Magic Hand Lakers Third Straight Defeat, Bulls Beat Nuggets

This is Beirut, 25/03 19:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another setback in their NBA playoff push on Monday, falling 118-106 to the Orlando Magic, who notched their first home victory since February. Despite 32 points from Luka Doncic and 24 from LeBron James the Lakers dropped their third straight game and at 43-28 are now tied with the Memphis Grizzlies in the battle ...

Lakers Trounced in LeBron’s Return, Bucks Rally to Beat Kings

This is Beirut, 23/03 09:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Chicago Bulls stunned the Los Angeles Lakers 146-115 on Saturday, spoiling superstar LeBron James's return from a two-week absence with a groin injury. The NBA's all-time leading scorer James delivered 17 points, six rebounds and four assists in 31 minutes on court. Luka Doncic, back in action after resting a sore ankle, drilled eight ...

Doncic Leads Lakers Romp Over Nuggets, Kings Upset Cavs

This is Beirut, 20/03 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Luka Doncic raced to the 200th 30-point game of his career as the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of an under-strength Denver Nuggets line-up to score a 120-108 victory over their Western Conference rivals on Wednesday. Slovenian star Doncic, once again spearheading the Lakers offense in the absence of the injured LeBron James, rattled in 31 ...

No Jokic, No Problem as Nuggets Stun Warriors, Lakers Dominate

This is Beirut, 18/03 18:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Aaron Gordon scored 38 points as the Denver Nuggets shrugged off the absence of Nikola Jokic to halt the Golden State Warriors' seven-game winning streak with a 114-105 victory over their NBA Western Conference rivals on Monday. A dazzling display from Gordon inspired what was ultimately a comfortable win for Denver, who were missing regular ...

Cavs Win Streak Halted After Magic Comeback

This is Beirut, 17/03 19:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Paolo Banchero scored 24 points as the Orlando Magic overturned a 13-point deficit to end the Cleveland Cavaliers' 16-game NBA unbeaten streak with a gutsy 108-103 road victory on Sunday. Cleveland, the runaway Eastern Conference leaders, had looked poised to extend their franchise-record winning run after surging clear of Orlando early in the ...

Cleveland Cruise to Record 16th Straight Win, Boston Clinch

This is Beirut, 15/03 08:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Cleveland Cavaliers romped to a franchise record 16th straight victory on Friday, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 133-124 to extend their lead at the top of the Eastern Conference. Cleveland, who had been forced to overcome a double-digit deficit in Tuesday's win over Brooklyn, had no such difficulty in Friday's clash in Tennessee. The Cavs, ...

Tatum Dominates as Celtics Hold Off Lakers; LeBron Injury Scare

This is Beirut, 09/03 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Jayson Tatum scored 40 points as the Boston Celtics halted the Los Angeles Lakers' eight-game unbeaten streak with a statement 111-101 victory in their heavyweight NBA showdown at TD Garden on Saturday. The latest instalment of the most iconic rivalry in basketball was billed as a potential NBA finals preview, pitting the defending champion ...

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