After grinding hard in close quarters, the Ducks hit the open skies for a lightning round of a road trip that’ll take them to Winnipeg on Thursday and Edmonton on Friday. The Jets are the NHL’s most successful team this season by points total, while the Oilers lost in Game 7 of last year’s Stanley Cup Final. Yet the fledgling Ducks toughened up around their net and beat both … [Read more...] about Ducks’ focus on defense has led to wins over some of the NHL’s best
JJ Redick ‘excited’ about Lakers’ increased frontcourt options
LOS ANGELES — Going into Tuesday night’s home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Lakers coach JJ Redick found himself with more options for his frontcourt lineups than he’s had in a while. Not only was Dorian Finney-Smith available on Tuesday after the Lakers acquired him in a trade on Sunday, but backup center Jaxson Hayes was available after missing the past 14 and 20 of … [Read more...] about JJ Redick ‘excited’ about Lakers’ increased frontcourt options
Ryan Strome scores another game-winner as Ducks edge Devils
ANAHEIM — The Ducks’ last four wins had been of the wagon-circling variety, and while they never trailed on Tuesday night, there was no shortage of intrigue in their 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils at Honda Center. It was their fifth win in their past eight games, and over a team that entered the day leading both the Metropolitan Division and Eastern Conference, but that … [Read more...] about Ryan Strome scores another game-winner as Ducks edge Devils
Cold-shooting Clippers routed by Victor Wembanyama, Spurs
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ The Associated Press SAN ANTONIO — A Clippers team playing on short rest was no match for an energized Victor Wembanyama. Wembanyama closed out his historic month with 27 points, nine rebounds, five assists and three blocked shots in 26 minutes and set the tone with an explosive first quarter as the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 122-86 victory on Tuesday … [Read more...] about Cold-shooting Clippers routed by Victor Wembanyama, Spurs
Lakers outshot by NBA-leading Cavaliers despite Austin Reaves’ big night
LOS ANGELES — Lakers coach JJ Redick used the word “multiple” to describe what it would take for his team to compete against the league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. Multiple efforts defensively. Multiple actions offensively. But in the spirit of Redick’s pregame comments, the Lakers fell victim to another math problem, with the Cavaliers’ 3-point shooting being … [Read more...] about Lakers outshot by NBA-leading Cavaliers despite Austin Reaves’ big night