Will Smith, Miguel Rojas, Andy Pages, Luka Doncic and so many others delivered marquee moments that helped me endure a terrible 2025. … [Read more...] about Plaschke: Thank you, L.A. sports teams, for saving me during the worst year
Basketball
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers keep rolling with rout of Kings
INGLEWOOD — By the end of their fifth consecutive victory, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue saw something he hadn’t seen much this season. Growth. Progress measured in minutes. For the first time in a month, the Clippers competed for a full 48 minutes on Tuesday night and came away with a resounding 131-90 victory against the Sacramento Kings at the Intuit Dome. “We’re growing as a … [Read more...] about Kawhi Leonard, Clippers keep rolling with rout of Kings
Lakers fans are quickly turning on JJ Redick as struggles mount
The Los Angeles Lakers have lost four of their last five games, prompting fans to call for the job of head coach JJ Redick. … [Read more...] about Lakers fans are quickly turning on JJ Redick as struggles mount
Lakers’ turnovers fuel Pistons’ offense in 3rd loss in 4 games
LOS ANGELES — The recipe for success against the Lakers is hardly a secret at this point in the season. Be physical. If you have quickness and athleticism, test their perimeter defenders’ abilities to contain the ball and whether the back line will make multiple defensive rotations on time. And push the pace – all of which the Detroit Pistons did frequently against the Lakers … [Read more...] about Lakers’ turnovers fuel Pistons’ offense in 3rd loss in 4 games
Lakers still searching for their identity after late implosion vs. Pistons
LeBron James will remember his 41st birthday for all the wrong reasons after the Lakers turn over the ball 21 times in a dismal, 128-106 loss to the Pistons. … [Read more...] about Lakers still searching for their identity after late implosion vs. Pistons