Austin Reaves on LeBron James: 'I've never really seen him in a bad mood'
He’s got his spirit back, too, it would appear. After finishing his 20th season by being swept out of the playoffs by the Denver Nuggets and openly contemplating retirement, and following that with a summer in which his eldest son, Bronny James, suffered cardiac arrest, his joy for the game has been unmistakable this season. “The one special thing about Bron is,” Reaves said, “I’ve never really seen him in a bad mood. He’s always got energy. He’s the oldest player in the NBA but still acts like he’s 20 every day.”
Source: Dave McMenamin @ ESPN
Source: Dave McMenamin @ ESPN
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@TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine react on The Starting Lineup!
🏀 LeBron vs. Dillon Brooks
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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
LeBron James pushes Alperen Sengun to a narrow loss
Domantas Sabonis dominates against the Dallas Mavericks
Full European recap #EuroWatch #NBASundays
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 4:16 AM
LeBron James pushes Alperen Sengun to a narrow loss
Domantas Sabonis dominates against the Dallas Mavericks
Full European recap #EuroWatch #NBASundays
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 4:16 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron, in his 21st season, is :
shooting a career best 58.6% from the field
leading the league in 4th Q scoring average
finding motivation through family and foe
“Sometimes you need to remind folks,” the 38 year old said after scoring 37 on Sunday es.pn/46njLXi – 3:24 AM
LeBron, in his 21st season, is :
shooting a career best 58.6% from the fieldleading the league in 4th Q scoring averagefinding motivation through family and foe“Sometimes you need to remind folks,” the 38 year old said after scoring 37 on Sunday es.pn/46njLXi – 3:24 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
“He’s playing phenomenal right now. His shot is falling. He’s attacking the paint, making the right reads [and] doing it on the defensive end. He’s doing it all for us.”
LeBron James scores season-high 37 in Lakers win over Rockets: ocregister.com/2023/11/19/leb… – 2:13 AM
“He’s playing phenomenal right now. His shot is falling. He’s attacking the paint, making the right reads [and] doing it on the defensive end. He’s doing it all for us.”
LeBron James scores season-high 37 in Lakers win over Rockets: ocregister.com/2023/11/19/leb… – 2:13 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James on matching up with Dillon Brooks: “He’s a great competitor. I like going against him, and he was hooping tonight too, for sure. He was shooting the ball exceptionally well.” – 2:05 AM
LeBron James on matching up with Dillon Brooks: “He’s a great competitor. I like going against him, and he was hooping tonight too, for sure. He was shooting the ball exceptionally well.” – 2:05 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
LeBron James, 38, is the oldest player in NBA history to record at least 37 pts, 8 asts, 6 rebs, 3 stls on 73% FG.
Joker did it at 27. @DwyaneWade is the youngest at 25.
👑👑👑 pic.twitter.com/8eMKfZJaxv – 2:04 AM
LeBron James, 38, is the oldest player in NBA history to record at least 37 pts, 8 asts, 6 rebs, 3 stls on 73% FG.
Joker did it at 27. @DwyaneWade is the youngest at 25.
👑👑👑 pic.twitter.com/8eMKfZJaxv – 2:04 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Alperen Sengun BODIED LeBron James to the rim in the final moments 😳
pic.twitter.com/aDF0xMk4Zn – 1:05 AM
Alperen Sengun BODIED LeBron James to the rim in the final moments 😳
pic.twitter.com/aDF0xMk4Zn – 1:05 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Rui Hachimura on what could be Dillon Brooks’ motivation to continuing to poke the bear in LeBron James: “He wants to be a part of his legacy, I guess” – 12:32 AM
Rui Hachimura on what could be Dillon Brooks’ motivation to continuing to poke the bear in LeBron James: “He wants to be a part of his legacy, I guess” – 12:32 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers coach Darvin Ham on LeBron James & Anthony Davis, and much respect for the Rockets pic.twitter.com/GvFzpc9lgV – 12:22 AM
Lakers coach Darvin Ham on LeBron James & Anthony Davis, and much respect for the Rockets pic.twitter.com/GvFzpc9lgV – 12:22 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Theory, based on nothing more than me speculating wildly: LeBron, who’s well-aware of all things historical attached to his name, wants to go down in NBA history as a winner of the first In-Season tournament. Just in case this event picks up prestige in the future AK – 12:20 AM
Theory, based on nothing more than me speculating wildly: LeBron, who’s well-aware of all things historical attached to his name, wants to go down in NBA history as a winner of the first In-Season tournament. Just in case this event picks up prestige in the future AK – 12:20 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
I wonder if LeBron did enough to earn Dillon Brooks’ respect, since he only gave him 37 and not 40 – 12:17 AM
I wonder if LeBron did enough to earn Dillon Brooks’ respect, since he only gave him 37 and not 40 – 12:17 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers hold on to win 105-104.
LeBron had 13 points on 5 of 6 FG’s in the 4th Q, and Austin Reaves 9 on 2 of 2 FG’s with the go-ahead 3 in the final minute, plus 4 of 5 FT’s.
LAL needed every make, as the rest of the squad was 1 for 7 in the 4th. – 12:13 AM
Lakers hold on to win 105-104.
LeBron had 13 points on 5 of 6 FG’s in the 4th Q, and Austin Reaves 9 on 2 of 2 FG’s with the go-ahead 3 in the final minute, plus 4 of 5 FT’s.
LAL needed every make, as the rest of the squad was 1 for 7 in the 4th. – 12:13 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Big-early season moment for the Lakers here.
LeBron, having already scored a season-high 36 points, sets up Austin Reaves, who’s struggled a bit so far, with the go-ahead 3.
And it happens right after Anthony Davis fouled out. pic.twitter.com/gx8oQiyzzK – 12:13 AM
Big-early season moment for the Lakers here.
LeBron, having already scored a season-high 36 points, sets up Austin Reaves, who’s struggled a bit so far, with the go-ahead 3.
And it happens right after Anthony Davis fouled out. pic.twitter.com/gx8oQiyzzK – 12:13 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
LeBron James tonight:
37 points
14/19 shots
8 assists
6 rebounds
3 steals
Scored or assisted on 14/15 the Lakers final 15 points.
Do you take LeBron James for granted? pic.twitter.com/mupz6uk5gA – 12:09 AM
LeBron James tonight:
37 points
14/19 shots
8 assists
6 rebounds
3 steals
Scored or assisted on 14/15 the Lakers final 15 points.
Do you take LeBron James for granted? pic.twitter.com/mupz6uk5gA – 12:09 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Stuff might change, either internally or through a trade, but it feels like we know who Darvin Ham trusts at this point in the season.
Bron, AD, Reaves, DLo, Reddish, Rui and Wood are the core seven. Vanderbilt likely makes it eight. Feels like Prince and Vincent are gonna be… – 12:09 AM
Stuff might change, either internally or through a trade, but it feels like we know who Darvin Ham trusts at this point in the season.
Bron, AD, Reaves, DLo, Reddish, Rui and Wood are the core seven. Vanderbilt likely makes it eight. Feels like Prince and Vincent are gonna be… – 12:09 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
LeBron leads the Lakers over the Rockets 👑 pic.twitter.com/7MXsvy4zTQ – 12:07 AM
LeBron leads the Lakers over the Rockets 👑 pic.twitter.com/7MXsvy4zTQ – 12:07 AM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Rockets lose another nail-biter in LA, fall 105-104 to the Lakers. Tough defensive choice by Dillon Brooks to let LeBron get free — he gets fouled with 1.9 seconds left and hits 1-2 free throws to win it. Brooks had 24 points, Sengun 21-10-5 and VanVleet handed out 16 assists. – 12:06 AM
Rockets lose another nail-biter in LA, fall 105-104 to the Lakers. Tough defensive choice by Dillon Brooks to let LeBron get free — he gets fouled with 1.9 seconds left and hits 1-2 free throws to win it. Brooks had 24 points, Sengun 21-10-5 and VanVleet handed out 16 assists. – 12:06 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Lakers win 105-104 over HOU, improve to 8-6. LeBron season-high 37p on 14-of-19 and go-ahead FT w/ 1.9 seconds left 8a 6r 3s; AD 27p on 11-of-15 10r 3a 2s; Reaves 17p on 5-of-7 6r 6a; Hachimura 11p 4r 2s. LAL can win in-season tourney group vs. UTA on Tuesday. – 12:05 AM
Lakers win 105-104 over HOU, improve to 8-6. LeBron season-high 37p on 14-of-19 and go-ahead FT w/ 1.9 seconds left 8a 6r 3s; AD 27p on 11-of-15 10r 3a 2s; Reaves 17p on 5-of-7 6r 6a; Hachimura 11p 4r 2s. LAL can win in-season tourney group vs. UTA on Tuesday. – 12:05 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: Lakers 105, Rockets 104
LeBron clinches the game at the FT line with his second free throw. LA improves to 8-6 and has won five of their last six games. LeBron had 37 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. AD had 27 points and 10 rebounds.
Up next: vs. Utah on Tuesday. – 12:05 AM
Final: Lakers 105, Rockets 104
LeBron clinches the game at the FT line with his second free throw. LA improves to 8-6 and has won five of their last six games. LeBron had 37 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. AD had 27 points and 10 rebounds.
Up next: vs. Utah on Tuesday. – 12:05 AM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
LeBron James made just one of two free throws with 1.9 seconds left and Dillion Brooks missed a 3-pointer as time expired as the Lakers defeat Rockets 105-104. James had 37 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds in 40 minutes. – 12:05 AM
LeBron James made just one of two free throws with 1.9 seconds left and Dillion Brooks missed a 3-pointer as time expired as the Lakers defeat Rockets 105-104. James had 37 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds in 40 minutes. – 12:05 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Final: Lakers 105, Rockets 104.
LeBron James (37 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds) makes the second of two FTs with less than 2 seconds remaining to seal the victory for L.A.
Lakers move to 8-6 on the season. Next up: in-season tournament matchup against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday – 12:05 AM
Final: Lakers 105, Rockets 104.
LeBron James (37 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds) makes the second of two FTs with less than 2 seconds remaining to seal the victory for L.A.
Lakers move to 8-6 on the season. Next up: in-season tournament matchup against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday – 12:05 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Austin Reaves tonight:
17 PTS
6 REB
6 AST
Big time 3-point shot. statmuse.com/nba/player/aus… – 12:04 AM
Austin Reaves tonight:
17 PTS
6 REB
6 AST
Big time 3-point shot. statmuse.com/nba/player/aus… – 12:04 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James split his foul shots. But he defended Dillon Brooks on his 3-point heave, and Lakers walk away with a 105-104 win over the Rockets. – 12:04 AM
LeBron James split his foul shots. But he defended Dillon Brooks on his 3-point heave, and Lakers walk away with a 105-104 win over the Rockets. – 12:04 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
LeBron James is now shooting 61% from the field and 44% on 3’s in November.
He has played nine games in November and has shot above 50% from the field in all of them:
11/1 vs. Clippers: 13-of-19
11/4 vs. Magic: 8-of-15
11/6 vs. Heat: 13-of-23
11/8 vs. Rockets: 7-of-13
11/10… – 12:03 AM
LeBron James is now shooting 61% from the field and 44% on 3’s in November.
He has played nine games in November and has shot above 50% from the field in all of them:
11/1 vs. Clippers: 13-of-19
11/4 vs. Magic: 8-of-15
11/6 vs. Heat: 13-of-23
11/8 vs. Rockets: 7-of-13
11/10… – 12:03 AM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Quick check in on how the oldest player in the league did this weekend…
35-5-9 on 59% in a win
37–6-8 on 74% and the game winning free throw
LeBron James. Doing the previously incomprehensible so often that we are all already mostly numb to it. – 12:03 AM
Quick check in on how the oldest player in the league did this weekend…
35-5-9 on 59% in a win
37–6-8 on 74% and the game winning free throw
LeBron James. Doing the previously incomprehensible so often that we are all already mostly numb to it. – 12:03 AM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
ALPEREN SENGUN HITS THE GAME TYING HOOK OVER LEBRON JAMES pic.twitter.com/hBqhdoxON1 – 12:03 AM
ALPEREN SENGUN HITS THE GAME TYING HOOK OVER LEBRON JAMES pic.twitter.com/hBqhdoxON1 – 12:03 AM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
LeBron fouled on a reverse with 1.9 left. Rockets out of time outs. – 12:03 AM
LeBron fouled on a reverse with 1.9 left. Rockets out of time outs. – 12:03 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Alperen Şengün scores over LeBron James in the post to tie the game at 104 with four seconds remaining in the 4Q.
Lakers call timeout and they’ll take the ball out from the sideline. – 12:02 AM
Alperen Şengün scores over LeBron James in the post to tie the game at 104 with four seconds remaining in the 4Q.
Lakers call timeout and they’ll take the ball out from the sideline. – 12:02 AM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Alperen Sengun goes right at LeBron and ties it up with seconds left pic.twitter.com/3Zh9SHzk4h – 12:01 AM
Alperen Sengun goes right at LeBron and ties it up with seconds left pic.twitter.com/3Zh9SHzk4h – 12:01 AM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Şengün drives on LeBron, ties the game with four seconds left. Time out Lakers. Şengün with 12 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter. VanVleet up to 16 assists, six in the fourth quarter. – 12:01 AM
Şengün drives on LeBron, ties the game with four seconds left. Time out Lakers. Şengün with 12 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter. VanVleet up to 16 assists, six in the fourth quarter. – 12:01 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Big-early season moment for the Lakers here.
LeBron, having already scored a season-high 36 points, sets up Austin Reaves, who’s struggled a bit since far, with the go-ahead 3.
And it happens right after Anthony Davis fouled out. pic.twitter.com/7qzxauxTLW – 11:58 PM
Big-early season moment for the Lakers here.
LeBron, having already scored a season-high 36 points, sets up Austin Reaves, who’s struggled a bit since far, with the go-ahead 3.
And it happens right after Anthony Davis fouled out. pic.twitter.com/7qzxauxTLW – 11:58 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
LeBron has been in the league longer than half of these Rockets have been alive, how is he still doing this? – 11:55 PM
LeBron has been in the league longer than half of these Rockets have been alive, how is he still doing this? – 11:55 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LBJ is feeling it in the 4Q 👑
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/w048wMmvwJ – 11:54 PM
LBJ is feeling it in the 4Q 👑
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/w048wMmvwJ – 11:54 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron came into this game shooting 59.3% from the field in November, and is 13 for 18 tonight. – 11:54 PM
LeBron came into this game shooting 59.3% from the field in November, and is 13 for 18 tonight. – 11:54 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James scoring in every way – dunks, post-ups and 3s. After some of his shots, LeBron has really basked in the crowd’s cheers and claps – 11:49 PM
LeBron James scoring in every way – dunks, post-ups and 3s. After some of his shots, LeBron has really basked in the crowd’s cheers and claps – 11:49 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
With many of LeBron’s teammates outside of AD struggling to make shots tonight, he’s just making them all himself.
A pair of jumpers, including his 2nd triple, has LAL up 97-93.
Lakers are 5 for 27 from 3, and LeBron has 2 of the makes in 4 attempts. – 11:49 PM
With many of LeBron’s teammates outside of AD struggling to make shots tonight, he’s just making them all himself.
A pair of jumpers, including his 2nd triple, has LAL up 97-93.
Lakers are 5 for 27 from 3, and LeBron has 2 of the makes in 4 attempts. – 11:49 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James with 30 points for his fifth 30-point game of the season, third in his last five games played and second in a row. – 11:48 PM
LeBron James with 30 points for his fifth 30-point game of the season, third in his last five games played and second in a row. – 11:48 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
A night after posting this on Instagram, LeBron James has 28 pts on 11-for-15 shooting in 33 mins and the 38-year old just drove down the lane and dunked, prompting a Rockets timeout. LAL leads HOU 92-85 with 6:19 in the 4th Q. pic.twitter.com/BkqcX2HgXJ – 11:44 PM
A night after posting this on Instagram, LeBron James has 28 pts on 11-for-15 shooting in 33 mins and the 38-year old just drove down the lane and dunked, prompting a Rockets timeout. LAL leads HOU 92-85 with 6:19 in the 4th Q. pic.twitter.com/BkqcX2HgXJ – 11:44 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL have their biggest lead of 8 after LeBron scored to open the 4th Q.
He’s 10 of 14 for 26 points, and Davis is 11 of 14 for 27 points.
The rest of the Lakers have struggled from 3 (3 of 19 outside of LeBron’s 1 for 3), which is why the lead isn’t a lot bigger. – 11:30 PM
LAL have their biggest lead of 8 after LeBron scored to open the 4th Q.
He’s 10 of 14 for 26 points, and Davis is 11 of 14 for 27 points.
The rest of the Lakers have struggled from 3 (3 of 19 outside of LeBron’s 1 for 3), which is why the lead isn’t a lot bigger. – 11:30 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James opened the 4th Q with a drive to the basket. After his shot, Anthony Davis sat on the bench and flexed his muscles – 11:29 PM
LeBron James opened the 4th Q with a drive to the basket. After his shot, Anthony Davis sat on the bench and flexed his muscles – 11:29 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Lakers 81, Rockets 75
AD and LeBron combined for 23 of the Lakers’ 32 points in that frame. AD has 27 points and 9 rebounds — Houston hasn’t been able to guard him near the paint. LeBron 24 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. LA is living at the FT line (15-20). – 11:28 PM
Third quarter: Lakers 81, Rockets 75
AD and LeBron combined for 23 of the Lakers’ 32 points in that frame. AD has 27 points and 9 rebounds — Houston hasn’t been able to guard him near the paint. LeBron 24 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. LA is living at the FT line (15-20). – 11:28 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
End of 3Q: Lakers 81, Rockets 75.
Anthony Davis (27 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block and 1 steal) and LeBron James (24 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals) are leading the way, combining for 51 points. – 11:27 PM
End of 3Q: Lakers 81, Rockets 75.
Anthony Davis (27 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block and 1 steal) and LeBron James (24 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals) are leading the way, combining for 51 points. – 11:27 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers have a 81-75 lead over Rockets entering the 4th Q. Anthony Davis (27 points) and LeBron James (24) have done a great job with compensating for the Lakers’ poor 3-point shooting (18.2%). – 11:26 PM
Lakers have a 81-75 lead over Rockets entering the 4th Q. Anthony Davis (27 points) and LeBron James (24) have done a great job with compensating for the Lakers’ poor 3-point shooting (18.2%). – 11:26 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jeff Green with 10 points in his nine minutes. Rest of Rockets bench with four. Would be a good time for other reserves to step up with LeBron taking a season, Lakers up three. – 11:14 PM
Jeff Green with 10 points in his nine minutes. Rest of Rockets bench with four. Would be a good time for other reserves to step up with LeBron taking a season, Lakers up three. – 11:14 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron, always a great cutter, waited for HOU to double Davis, then sprinted down the lane on the left side to catch a Davis dish for a layup that put LAL up 64-62.
Lakers lead despite not being able to find range from 3. They’re 3 for 19 (15.8%), to HOU’s 9 for 23 (39.1%). – 11:08 PM
LeBron, always a great cutter, waited for HOU to double Davis, then sprinted down the lane on the left side to catch a Davis dish for a layup that put LAL up 64-62.
Lakers lead despite not being able to find range from 3. They’re 3 for 19 (15.8%), to HOU’s 9 for 23 (39.1%). – 11:08 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
LeBron James hit the side of the backboard on a 3, got the rebound and hit a 13 footer to beat the shot clock. He was not, however, given the field goal and assist. – 11:02 PM
LeBron James hit the side of the backboard on a 3, got the rebound and hit a 13 footer to beat the shot clock. He was not, however, given the field goal and assist. – 11:02 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Things are starting to get chippy between LeBron and Dillon Brooks pic.twitter.com/Axx02LffCE – 10:56 PM
Things are starting to get chippy between LeBron and Dillon Brooks pic.twitter.com/Axx02LffCE – 10:56 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets open the half with three consecutive turnovers. But LeBron gives them a gift T after a Brooks foul. LeBron and Brooks laughed, but James still arguing with Michael Smith. – 10:56 PM
Rockets open the half with three consecutive turnovers. But LeBron gives them a gift T after a Brooks foul. LeBron and Brooks laughed, but James still arguing with Michael Smith. – 10:56 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Rockets 55, Lakers 49
LA made several surges in the 2nd qtr, but Houston responded each time. LeBron has 14 points, 5 assists and 2 steals. AD has 14 points and 8 rebounds. Austin Reaves has 8 points. Houston’s ball movement and 3PT shooting have been the difference. – 10:41 PM
Halftime: Rockets 55, Lakers 49
LA made several surges in the 2nd qtr, but Houston responded each time. LeBron has 14 points, 5 assists and 2 steals. AD has 14 points and 8 rebounds. Austin Reaves has 8 points. Houston’s ball movement and 3PT shooting have been the difference. – 10:41 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Halftime: Rockets 55, Lakers 49.
Houston closes 2Q on a 10-3 run in the final 2:06. LeBron James: 14 points, 5 assists, 2 steals. Anthony Davis: 14 points, 8 rebounds. L.A. shot 20% (3-15) on 3s compared to Houston’s 45% (9-20). – 10:40 PM
Halftime: Rockets 55, Lakers 49.
Houston closes 2Q on a 10-3 run in the final 2:06. LeBron James: 14 points, 5 assists, 2 steals. Anthony Davis: 14 points, 8 rebounds. L.A. shot 20% (3-15) on 3s compared to Houston’s 45% (9-20). – 10:40 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James appears to be getting his lower leg area checked out by a trainer on the Lakers’ bench. – 10:22 PM
LeBron James appears to be getting his lower leg area checked out by a trainer on the Lakers’ bench. – 10:22 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron’s getting his left shin worked on after calling for a sub midway through the 2nd Q (which is close to when he typically gets a breather). He’s got 10 points and 5 assists in his 14 minutes, and LAL have struggled when he’s been off the floor. – 10:21 PM
LeBron’s getting his left shin worked on after calling for a sub midway through the 2nd Q (which is close to when he typically gets a breather). He’s got 10 points and 5 assists in his 14 minutes, and LAL have struggled when he’s been off the floor. – 10:21 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
LeBron James just crossed 40% on 3-pointers for the season. His career-high is 40.6%.
LeBron James entered tonight’s game shooting 57.2% from the field. His career-high is 56.7%.
LeBron James turns 39 next month, but then, you knew that. Doesn’t seem like his body did though. – 10:20 PM
LeBron James just crossed 40% on 3-pointers for the season. His career-high is 40.6%.
LeBron James entered tonight’s game shooting 57.2% from the field. His career-high is 56.7%.
LeBron James turns 39 next month, but then, you knew that. Doesn’t seem like his body did though. – 10:20 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Reddish deserves a lot of credit for LeBron getting to the line here. He stayed with Fred VanVleet on that drive, trapping him under the basket, which led to the awkward kickout that LeBron stole, then drew a foul in transition. AK – 10:20 PM
Reddish deserves a lot of credit for LeBron getting to the line here. He stayed with Fred VanVleet on that drive, trapping him under the basket, which led to the awkward kickout that LeBron stole, then drew a foul in transition. AK – 10:20 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
With LeBron back on the court, LAL’s offensive execution returned, as he led a 6-0 run to start the 2nd Q and make it 28-26 HOU, forcing Ime Udoka’s time out. – 10:13 PM
With LeBron back on the court, LAL’s offensive execution returned, as he led a 6-0 run to start the 2nd Q and make it 28-26 HOU, forcing Ime Udoka’s time out. – 10:13 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
The moral of these last three possessions? If you don’t stand around, LeBron will reward you for that movement. AK – 10:12 PM
The moral of these last three possessions? If you don’t stand around, LeBron will reward you for that movement. AK – 10:12 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL got out to an 11-4 lead, but HOU countered with 3’s to open a 10-point edge.
The 2nd unit really struggled to create good looks with Russell and LeBron on the bench, a consistent issue early this season.
LAL scored only 7 points in the final 6 min. of the 1st. – 10:08 PM
LAL got out to an 11-4 lead, but HOU countered with 3’s to open a 10-point edge.
The 2nd unit really struggled to create good looks with Russell and LeBron on the bench, a consistent issue early this season.
LAL scored only 7 points in the final 6 min. of the 1st. – 10:08 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James frustrated once again after driving to the basket and drawing contact without getting a trip to the free-throw line – 10:07 PM
LeBron James frustrated once again after driving to the basket and drawing contact without getting a trip to the free-throw line – 10:07 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
#Rockets starting lineup tonight:
Fred VanVleet
Jalen Green
Dillon Brooks
Jabari Smith Jr
Alperen Şengün
#LakeShow
D’Angelo Russell
Taurean Prince
Cam Reddish
LeBron James
Anthony Davis – 9:02 PM
#Rockets starting lineup tonight:
Fred VanVleet
Jalen Green
Dillon Brooks
Jabari Smith Jr
Alperen Şengün
#LakeShow
D’Angelo Russell
Taurean Prince
Cam Reddish
LeBron James
Anthony Davis – 9:02 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron and AD are both available tonight.
Jalen Hood-Schifino has also been cleared, but one wouldn’t expect the rookie to be in the rotation as he continues his progress back from the right patella contusion. – 8:59 PM
LeBron and AD are both available tonight.
Jalen Hood-Schifino has also been cleared, but one wouldn’t expect the rookie to be in the rotation as he continues his progress back from the right patella contusion. – 8:59 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Jalen Hood-Schifino are all available tonight vs. Houston, per the Lakers. – 8:55 PM
LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Jalen Hood-Schifino are all available tonight vs. Houston, per the Lakers. – 8:55 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both available for tonight’s game against Houston, per the Lakers. – 8:53 PM
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both available for tonight’s game against Houston, per the Lakers. – 8:53 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers say that Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Jalen Hood-Schifino have been upgraded to available for tonight’s home game vs. the Rockets. – 8:53 PM
Lakers say that Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Jalen Hood-Schifino have been upgraded to available for tonight’s home game vs. the Rockets. – 8:53 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Top sneakers of the week in the NBA…
My Top 5
Isaiah Joe (check those out) 🇭🇰
Jayson Tatum
Draymond Green
Obi Toppin
LeBron James
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Top sneakers of the week in the NBA…
My Top 5
Isaiah Joe (check those out) 🇭🇰
Jayson Tatum
Draymond Green
Obi Toppin
LeBron James
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Evan Sidery @esidery
League leaders in BPM:
1. Nikola Jokic — 14.90
2. Tyrese Haliburton — 10.71
3. Joel Embiid — 9.61
4. Stephen Curry — 8.90
5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — 8.79
6. Donovan Mitchell — 7.62
7. Luka Doncic — 7.35
8. LeBron James — 7.09
9. Scottie Barnes — 6.78
10. Tyrese Maxey — 6.64 pic.twitter.com/ODMINzKTK6 – 1:00 PM
League leaders in BPM:
1. Nikola Jokic — 14.90
2. Tyrese Haliburton — 10.71
3. Joel Embiid — 9.61
4. Stephen Curry — 8.90
5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — 8.79
6. Donovan Mitchell — 7.62
7. Luka Doncic — 7.35
8. LeBron James — 7.09
9. Scottie Barnes — 6.78
10. Tyrese Maxey — 6.64 pic.twitter.com/ODMINzKTK6 – 1:00 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Shaq told me last month he wanted to bring an NBA team to Vegas. He’s now open to teaming with LeBron. “If there’s ever an NBA team that’s going to come here, I would definitely like to be involved. With LeBron, without LeBron, I just want to be involved.” themessenger.com/sports/shaquil… – 11:46 AM
Shaq told me last month he wanted to bring an NBA team to Vegas. He’s now open to teaming with LeBron. “If there’s ever an NBA team that’s going to come here, I would definitely like to be involved. With LeBron, without LeBron, I just want to be involved.” themessenger.com/sports/shaquil… – 11:46 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Friday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! Does Austin Reaves get softer treatment from media during his slump than, say, D’Lo would? We take a deep dive into Reaves’ coverage. Plus, AK wants Darvin to give Rui more minutes. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doe… – 12:26 PM
Friday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! Does Austin Reaves get softer treatment from media during his slump than, say, D’Lo would? We take a deep dive into Reaves’ coverage. Plus, AK wants Darvin to give Rui more minutes. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doe… – 12:26 PM
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And James is reminding himself of why he continues to want to play in the NBA, with his financial future and career accomplishments already secured. “Just trying to push the limit,” he said. “See how far I can take this thing. I don’t know. I mean, it’s me vs. Father Time.” -via ESPN / November 20, 2023
He reminded his teammates he can still get up in the air, finishing a drive with a thunderous dunk midway through the fourth that put L.A. up by seven and caused Houston to call timeout. “They’ve been joking about me, saying that I lay the ball up too much when I got an open lane,” James said with a satisfied smile. “So I’m trying to change that narrative, too.” -via ESPN / November 20, 2023
Mark Medina: Lakers’ LeBron James on bringing up on his IG story that some fans said he joined the Lakers just to make movies pic.twitter.com/3b8jrwWgXj -via Twitter @MarkG_Medina / November 20, 2023
“I remind [LeBron] every day that he’s old… He’s fighting Father Time better than anybody that’s played the game other than maybe Tom Brady.” —Austin Reaves -via Twitter / November 20, 2023
The Lakers aren’t interested in including Austin Reaves in a potential Zach LaVine deal despite his recent move to the bench, according to multiple team sources. -via The Athletic / November 16, 2023
Dave McMenamin: Austin Reaves on Anthony Davis’ defensive night vs MEM: “We’re not going to allow him to braid his hair. He’s got to stay ‘Fro Davis’” -via Twitter @mcten / November 15, 2023