Lakers All-Stars Anthony Davis and LeBron James submitted good-but-not-great outings in L.A.’s 114-103 Game 1 defeat against the Nuggets on Saturday, writes Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times. Guided largely by the efforts of those two stars, Los Angeles led Denver by as many as 12 points in the first half. James had 27 points on 10-of-16 shooting from the field and 4-of-5 … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: James, Davis, Vanderbilt, Russell, Wood
Pacific Notes: Leonard, George, Allen, Warriors
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue has decided on his fifth starter if Kawhi Leonard isn’t available for Sunday’s series opener against Dallas, according to Janis Carr of The Orange County Register. Lue didn’t reveal the name, but Carr speculates it will be Amir Coffey, who started 13 games this season, often as Leonard’s replacement. Leonard is still officially listed as questionable … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Leonard, George, Allen, Warriors
Lakers Notes: Davis, Vincent, Russell, Nuggets Matchup
After missing the final six minutes of the Lakers‘ victory over New Orleans on Sunday due to back spasms, star center Anthony Davis was able to play 40 minutes in Tuesday’s rematch with the Pelicans. The play-in tournament win secured the No. 7 seed in the West for L.A. Davis said he was physically limited during Tuesday’s contest, as he was still experiencing the spasms, but … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Davis, Vincent, Russell, Nuggets Matchup
Clippers Fined $25K By NBA For Injury Reporting Violation
The Clippers have been fined $25K for an injury reporting violation, the NBA announced on Friday (via Twitter). According to the league, the Clips “failed to accurately disclose the availability status of Paul George, Norman Powell and Russell Westbrook” in advance of the team’s regular-season finale vs. Houston on April 14. The three players were not cited on L.A.’s injury … [Read more...] about Clippers Fined $25K By NBA For Injury Reporting Violation
Pacific Notes: Beal, Ellis, K. Jones, Russell
Suns guard Bradley Beal admitted that the finger he injured on his right hand last month is still far from 100%, but told reporters on Thursday that he has gotten more comfortable playing with a wrap on his ring finger and dealing with the pain (Twitter video link via Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports). “It’s definitely a little, I think, partially torn, sprained, whatever they … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Beal, Ellis, K. Jones, Russell