Luka Dončić poured in 41 points and Austin Reaves erupted for 15 in the fourth quarter as the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away from the Brooklyn Nets, 116-99, on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. A back-and-forth affair through three quarters, the Lakers ultimately leaned on their stars to improve to 48-26 and win 14 of their last 16 games.
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Lakers’ Comeback Falls Short in 113–110 Loss to Pistons
The Lakers erased a 16-point deficit and took a late lead, but a final shot from Luka Dončić fell short as their nine-game winning streak ended in Detroit.
Fight Week Is Here: Sebastian Fundora Puts His WBC Title on the Line Against Keith Thurman This Saturday
After months of waiting, Sebastian Fundora and Keith Thurman are finally in Las Vegas. The champion wants to cement his place at 154 pounds. The challenger wants one more shot at history. Fight week is underway — and Saturday night, only one man walks away with the belt.
Luke Kennard Hits Game-Winner as Lakers Stun Magic 105–104
Luke Kennard drilled a game-winning three-pointer with 4.7 seconds remaining as the Lakers edged the Magic 105–104 in Orlando. Los Angeles extended its win streak in dramatic fashion despite a late deficit and a quiet second half from Luka Dončić.
Luka Dončić Drops 60 as Lakers Rally Past Heat 134–126
Luka Dončić delivered a historic 60-point performance as the Lakers erased a double-digit deficit to defeat the Heat 134–126 in Miami. Los Angeles extended its win streak behind a dominant second-half turnaround and a triple-double effort from LeBron James.
Fundora-Thurman Card Finalizes — And Gets a Last-Minute Shakeup
A champion defending his throne, a veteran with something to prove, and a card full of finishers.
Barboza’s Welterweight Debut Headlines a Card Shaped by Momentum
Recalibration and Reinforcement: March 14 Card Carries Quiet Stakes Across Divisions
Lakers Show Urgency but Fall Short in 110–109 Loss to Magic
The Lakers look to respond after Sunday’s loss but fall 110-109 to the Magic in a late game thriller.
Celtics Hand Lakers 111–89 Loss in Early Contender Test
The Lakers fell 111–89 to the Celtics in a nationally televised matchup that underscored the gap against elite competition. Los Angeles drops to 34–22, with all four losses alongside its Big Three coming by double digits against top-tier opponents.
As the Second Half Begins, the Lakers’ Identity Will Determine Their Ceiling
With LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves available, the Lakers’ playoff ceiling becomes less about speculation and more about sustainability in the Western Conference race.