LOS ANGELES — Despite being on their first losing streak of the season, the Lakers entered Thursday feeling optimistic about themselves in light of having their preferred starting lineup available for the first time in over two weeks. Those good feelings barely lasted for the first half of the Lakers’ 119-96 Christmas Day loss to the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena. Because … [Read more...] about Lakers drop 3rd straight with Christmas Day loss to Rockets
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Norman Powell vindicates Clippers for blind trade after all amid cold streak
With the cold streak currently going on with the Miami Heat, the LA Clippers ended up being vindicated for their trade of Norman Powell. … [Read more...] about Norman Powell vindicates Clippers for blind trade after all amid cold streak
RECAP: James Harden Climbs to 12th in Assists All-Time as Clippers Beat Lakers, 103-88
The Clippers faced cross-town rival Lakers in the battle of LA Saturday night. The Clippers snapped a 5-game losing streak to improve to 7-21 on the season. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers team in scoring with a season-high 32 points. Luka Dončić played briefly for the Lakers but didn’t return after halftime. He had 12 points and five rebounds in 19 minutes after … [Read more...] about RECAP: James Harden Climbs to 12th in Assists All-Time as Clippers Beat Lakers, 103-88
Lakers lose Austin Reaves, then fall to Rockets for third consecutive loss
Lakers guard Austin Reaves doesn't play in the second half because of left calf soreness before the Lakers lose to Houston for their third straight loss. … [Read more...] about Lakers lose Austin Reaves, then fall to Rockets for third consecutive loss
Lakers Injury Update: Austin Reaves Ruled Out Vs. Rockets With Left Calf Soreness
The Los Angeles Lakers announced at halftime of their Christmas Day contest against the Houston Rockets that Austin Reaves has been ruled out due to left calf soreness. He played 15 minutes in the first half before being ruled out with the injury, finishing with 12 points, one rebound, one assist and one block on 5-of-8 shooting. This calf injury is not a new one for Reaves as … [Read more...] about Lakers Injury Update: Austin Reaves Ruled Out Vs. Rockets With Left Calf Soreness