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Lakers aiming for sixth seed so they can play Kings in first round of playoffs

The Lakers want to finish sixth in the Western Conference so they can draw an inexperienced Kings team in the first round of the playoffs.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Lillard has 71 points, 13 threes as Blazers beat Rockets

His 13 3-pointers were one shy of the NBA record set by Golden State’s Klay Thompson in 2018. Lillard left the game with 44 seconds left, tied with Donovan Mitchell, Elgin Baylor (1960) and David Robinson (1994) for the eighth-most points scored in an NBA game.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lillard has 71 pts and 13 3s; Blazers beat Rockets 131-114

Damian Lillard set franchise and career highs with 71 points which tied for the most in the NBA this season and 13 3-pointers and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a two-game losing streak with a 131-114 victory over the Houston Rockets

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Timberwolves melt down in fourth quarter, fall below .500 with loss at Golden State

SAN FRANCISCO – The Warriors and Timberwolves are jockeying for position in the jumbled Western Conference standings, and both weren't close to full strength.

Tribune News Service

Scotty Pippen Jr urged to leave LA Lakers to avoid teammate who dated his mum

Scottie Pippen Jr. has been told to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after the franchise traded for Malik Beasley, who dated the rookie's mother Larsen, the ex-husband of Chicago Bulls icon Scottie

Daily Mirror

Which NBA rivalries could shape basketball’s next five years?

The modern-day uptick in team-switching has made for less of the classic rivalries that defined previous eras. But matchups like Zion v Ja and Celtics v Bucks are bursting with promise

The Guardian - US

The 3 NBA teams with injured superstars worth betting on post-All-Star break

These teams aren't leading the standings, but they have a chance to make a push once their stars return.

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LA Galaxy fans fear club’s glory days are far gone as new season approaches

The five-time MLS champions were once seen as a model for success in US soccer. But they have been overtaken in their own city

The Guardian - US

‘We got to win:’ The revamped Lakers are pushing to clinch a playoff spot

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers’ goal is to finish in the top six in the Western Conference and earn an automatic spot in the playoffs.

Los Angeles Times

Chip Scoggins: Guerin the Gambler should hold ‘em for Wild at trade deadline

The Wild have their first three-game winning streak in more than a month, Filip Gustavsson looks like a No. 1 goalie and Ryan Hartman is rediscovering his scoring touch.

Tribune News Service

Joel Embiid’s MVP push, starting lineup among Sixers storylines to watch down NBA’s stretch run

PHILADELPHIA — The All-Star break is incorrectly billed as the NBA season’s midway point, given that the 76ers have only 25 regular-season games remaining before a crucial playoff run.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Three keys to the Warriors’ playoff push: Wiggins, Kuminga and, of course, a healthy Curry

The defending champions entered the All Star break statistically and spiritually mediocre.

Tribune News Service

5 NHL teams that could trade for Patrick Kane

Where could Patrick Kane land ahead of the NHL trade deadline?

USA Today Sports Media Group

2023 All-Star Weekend Journal: How it was like covering the event

What it was like covering All-Star weekend in Utah.

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Daily Mirror

LeBron James comments speaks volumes about Los Angeles Lakers' NBA playoff struggles

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers missed out on the NBA playoffs last year and The King - who recently became the sport's leading point scorer - wants to reach the post season for an 11th time

Sports Illustrated

Charles Barkley to Draymond Green, Warriors: ‘Y’all Are Cooked’

Barkley gave a blunt assessment of Golden State’s season during the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday.

The Denver Post

Mikko Rantanen scores in overtime to complete Avalanche’s stunning 6-5 comeback vs. Oilers

DENVER — Arguably the two most talented teams in a weak Western Conference, the Avalanche and Oilers have nonetheless been thwarted by inconsistency and injury this season.

Sports Illustrated

LeBron James Pulls No Punches on Importance of Second Half of Lakers’ Season

LeBron James and the Lakers are looking to sneak into the playoffs after a slow first half during the 2022-23 NBA season. With Los Angeles currently 2.5 games out of a play-in spot in the Western Conference, LeBron didn't shy away from the importance of a strong second half during…

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Kyrie Irving Q&A: Life with Luka Doncic and a narrative ‘run amok’ at NBA All-Star weekend

SALT LAKE CITY — Kyrie Irving won All-Star media day … at least in terms of the biggest draw.

Sports Illustrated

Who Paul George Wants to See Win a NBA Championship

The Clippers are gearing up for a title race in a loaded Western Conference, sitting in fourth in the Western Conference at the All-Star Break. Paul George was asked about what player in the league he most wants to see win a title, and he had an eye-opening response, selecting…

Daily Mirror

How to watch NBA All-Star game: UK start time, TV channel and live stream details

The 2023 NBA All-Star Game takes place this weekend in Salt Lake City to mark 30 years since the Utah Jazz hosted the glamorous basketball event, which pits the world's best stars against one another

USA Today Sports Media Group

Stephen A. Smith: There’s a chance the Lakers could be title contenders

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith seems to believe in the Lakers and their new additions, and he seems to think they have a pretty high ceiling.

USA Today Sports Media Group

LeBron James will return to the Lakers’ lineup versus the Pelicans

The Lakers will be getting a huge reinforcement back when they host the Pelicans tonight.

Daily Mirror

Tiger Woods credits "absolutely incredible" LeBron James after breaking NBA record

Ahead of the Genesis Open, golf legend Tiger Woods praised LeBron James' remarkable scoring prowess after the Los Angeles Lakers star became the NBA's all-time leading scorer

USA Today Sports Media Group

Paul George is excited to mentor Bones Hyland: ‘We’re going to open our arms’

"He’s coming into a situation with a lot of great veterans that can help him and mentor him."

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