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Free throws doom Lakers as Magic steal a victory late

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Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images Big nights from Anthony Davis and LeBron James were undone by missed free throws down the stretch, letting the Magic escape with a streak-snapping win against the Lakers. Despite a huge fourth quarter from LeBron James and another monster night from Anthony Davis, the Lakers faltered down the stretch at the free throw line to … [Read more...] about Free throws doom Lakers as Magic steal a victory late

Clippers’ Amir Coffey finding himself in spotlight more often

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INGLEWOOD — He is a reluctant star, skipping out before reporters could ask him about a career night earlier this month. He jokes that he is allergic to the media, pushing up his sleeves to show a non-existent rash. Yet, the more Amir Coffey puts up significant numbers, the more the shy Clippers shooting guard is going to find himself in the spotlight – like it or not. Like … [Read more...] about Clippers’ Amir Coffey finding himself in spotlight more often

Lakers’ LeBron James says he’s taking a social media break

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LOS ANGELES — LeBron James says he’s taking a break from social media. The Lakers star posted on X (the platform formerly called Twitter) and Instagram on Wednesday to announce that he’s stepping away from his pages. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer has 159 million followers on Instagram, 52.9 million on X. James started the farewell by reposting something that Rich Kleiman, … [Read more...] about Lakers’ LeBron James says he’s taking a social media break