LeBron James on Anthony Davis' defense: No one else in the league can guard 1 through 5 like him
Mike Trudell: LeBron on Anthony Davis’ defense: “I don’t think we have another one in our league that can … guard 1 through 5 and we know that he can get a stop. He’s been doing it for so long, I think it’s taken for granted by our league. When we talk about Defensive POY…” (full video below) pic.twitter.com/IWku46gduf
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Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Here’s how important LeBron’s shooting improvement has been in one play:
LeBron made three straight 3’s in the second quarter. So when they set up the LBJ-Reaves PnR here, the Pels threw two at the ball. That gave Austin the short-roll 4-on-3, which set up Hayes free throws. pic.twitter.com/F8KNtl9XLY – 12:15 AM
Here’s how important LeBron’s shooting improvement has been in one play:
LeBron made three straight 3’s in the second quarter. So when they set up the LBJ-Reaves PnR here, the Pels threw two at the ball. That gave Austin the short-roll 4-on-3, which set up Hayes free throws. pic.twitter.com/F8KNtl9XLY – 12:15 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Austin Reaves pointed to the 3 first half charges that LeBron drew, particularly the 2 on Zion Williamson, as setting a tone for LAL competitively, amongst all of the other things LeBron did. – 12:12 AM
Austin Reaves pointed to the 3 first half charges that LeBron drew, particularly the 2 on Zion Williamson, as setting a tone for LAL competitively, amongst all of the other things LeBron did. – 12:12 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: The NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament has provided the perfect platform for the nearly 39-year-old LeBron James to prove he’s still in his prime. James and the Lakers pummeled the Pelicans to earn a date with Indy in the championship game bit.ly/3uYFwzG – 12:08 AM
New story: The NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament has provided the perfect platform for the nearly 39-year-old LeBron James to prove he’s still in his prime. James and the Lakers pummeled the Pelicans to earn a date with Indy in the championship game bit.ly/3uYFwzG – 12:08 AM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
LeBron was too good tonight — we barely saw him for three quarters. When James was out there though…whoa. He and the Lakers scorched the Pelicans in an In-Season semifinal, @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/5122038/2023/1… – 11:59 PM
LeBron was too good tonight — we barely saw him for three quarters. When James was out there though…whoa. He and the Lakers scorched the Pelicans in an In-Season semifinal, @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/5122038/2023/1… – 11:59 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham on if LeBron James should be in the MVP conversation with the way that he’s currently playing: “No question. No question. … That’s a no-brainer.” – 11:52 PM
Darvin Ham on if LeBron James should be in the MVP conversation with the way that he’s currently playing: “No question. No question. … That’s a no-brainer.” – 11:52 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Davin Ham on LeBron James after tonight’s performance in the Lakers IST win over the Pelicans: “Extraordinary. Otherworldly. One-of-one.” – 11:49 PM
Davin Ham on LeBron James after tonight’s performance in the Lakers IST win over the Pelicans: “Extraordinary. Otherworldly. One-of-one.” – 11:49 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL advance to Saturday’s IST championship game against Indiana, after a thoroughly dominant 133-89 victory over New Orleans.
LeBron had a remarkable 22-minute performance, with 30 points and 8 assists (+36), with Anthony Davis adding 16-15-5-2-2, and Austin Reaves 17-7-5. – 11:46 PM
LAL advance to Saturday’s IST championship game against Indiana, after a thoroughly dominant 133-89 victory over New Orleans.
LeBron had a remarkable 22-minute performance, with 30 points and 8 assists (+36), with Anthony Davis adding 16-15-5-2-2, and Austin Reaves 17-7-5. – 11:46 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Lakers vs. Pelicans score: LeBron James erupts for 30 points to lead L.A. to In-Season Tournament title game
cbssports.com/nba/news/laker… – 11:44 PM
Lakers vs. Pelicans score: LeBron James erupts for 30 points to lead L.A. to In-Season Tournament title game
cbssports.com/nba/news/laker… – 11:44 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LeBron went OFF in the In-Season Tournament Semi 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ibld10hy0c – 11:44 PM
LeBron went OFF in the In-Season Tournament Semi 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ibld10hy0c – 11:44 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
I suppose the one silver lining of the Lakers winning this game is that LeBron doesn’t have to mention during the postgame press conference that he’s thinking about retiring – 11:42 PM
I suppose the one silver lining of the Lakers winning this game is that LeBron doesn’t have to mention during the postgame press conference that he’s thinking about retiring – 11:42 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Final: Lakers 133, Pelicans 89
LeBron 30-5-8 in 23 minutes.
New Orleans starters stunk it up.
Pelicans’ IST run is over in the semis. They lose by 44 points. – 11:38 PM
Final: Lakers 133, Pelicans 89
LeBron 30-5-8 in 23 minutes.
New Orleans starters stunk it up.
Pelicans’ IST run is over in the semis. They lose by 44 points. – 11:38 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: Lakers 133, Pelicans 89
LA wins by 44 points to improve to 14-9 and 6-0 in the In-Season Tournament. They will play the Indiana Pacers in the championship in a rematch of the 2000 NBA Finals. LeBron had 30 points and 8 assists in 22 minutes.
Up next: vs. IND on Saturday. – 11:37 PM
Final: Lakers 133, Pelicans 89
LA wins by 44 points to improve to 14-9 and 6-0 in the In-Season Tournament. They will play the Indiana Pacers in the championship in a rematch of the 2000 NBA Finals. LeBron had 30 points and 8 assists in 22 minutes.
Up next: vs. IND on Saturday. – 11:37 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
LeBron and AD against the Pelicans tonight pic.twitter.com/0fZCOTQtRo – 11:34 PM
LeBron and AD against the Pelicans tonight pic.twitter.com/0fZCOTQtRo – 11:34 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
AD tonight:
16 points
15 rebounds
2 steals
2 blocks
In 3 quarters. pic.twitter.com/TjHhemPPTa – 11:24 PM
AD tonight:
16 points
15 rebounds
2 steals
2 blocks
In 3 quarters. pic.twitter.com/TjHhemPPTa – 11:24 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
LeBron James will finish this game with 30 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists… in 23 minutes. – 11:24 PM
LeBron James will finish this game with 30 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists… in 23 minutes. – 11:24 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
AD tonight:
16 points
15 rebounds
2 steals
2 blocks
In 3 quarters. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 11:23 PM
AD tonight:
16 points
15 rebounds
2 steals
2 blocks
In 3 quarters. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 11:23 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
because lebron decided to end the pelicans early, spend the fourth quarter contemplating one of the most important questions i have ever asked pic.twitter.com/gTS0iiFcou – 11:22 PM
because lebron decided to end the pelicans early, spend the fourth quarter contemplating one of the most important questions i have ever asked pic.twitter.com/gTS0iiFcou – 11:22 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Indeed, LeBron is sitting to start the 4th Q, which he almost always starts. Big advantage for the Lakers should they indeed advance to the final. – 11:12 PM
Indeed, LeBron is sitting to start the 4th Q, which he almost always starts. Big advantage for the Lakers should they indeed advance to the final. – 11:12 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron has needed to play only 22 minutes tonight to get to his 30 points and 8 assists. – 11:11 PM
LeBron has needed to play only 22 minutes tonight to get to his 30 points and 8 assists. – 11:11 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Lakers overwhelmed New Orleans in the 3rd Q, with a 43-17 margin to increase their lead to 110-71 with 12 minutes to play.
Considering the margin, we’ll see if the Lakers opt to rest LeBron and AD in the 4th Q, with Saturday’s IST championship game quite likely looming. – 11:11 PM
The Lakers overwhelmed New Orleans in the 3rd Q, with a 43-17 margin to increase their lead to 110-71 with 12 minutes to play.
Considering the margin, we’ll see if the Lakers opt to rest LeBron and AD in the 4th Q, with Saturday’s IST championship game quite likely looming. – 11:11 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Lakers 110, Pelicans 71
This has turned into an absolute beatdown. LA outscored New Orleans 43-17 in the third. LeBron has 30 points (9-12 FGs) and 8 assists. AD has 16 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. The Lakers have 23 fast-break points. – 11:10 PM
Third quarter: Lakers 110, Pelicans 71
This has turned into an absolute beatdown. LA outscored New Orleans 43-17 in the third. LeBron has 30 points (9-12 FGs) and 8 assists. AD has 16 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. The Lakers have 23 fast-break points. – 11:10 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Lakers are cruising past the Pelicans so it’ll be Pacers-Lakers in the tournament final on Saturday — a rematch to the last time the Pacers played for a championship.
And once again, a Pacers run goes through LeBron. – 11:03 PM
Lakers are cruising past the Pelicans so it’ll be Pacers-Lakers in the tournament final on Saturday — a rematch to the last time the Pacers played for a championship.
And once again, a Pacers run goes through LeBron. – 11:03 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
LeBron, in In-Season tournament mode… AK pic.twitter.com/qMpS4QinDc – 11:01 PM
LeBron, in In-Season tournament mode… AK pic.twitter.com/qMpS4QinDc – 11:01 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Taurean Prince just matched his season high of 5 triples made. LAL are 14 of 27 as a team, with LeBron hitting 4, Russell 2, Reddish 1, and Reaves 2. – 11:01 PM
Taurean Prince just matched his season high of 5 triples made. LAL are 14 of 27 as a team, with LeBron hitting 4, Russell 2, Reddish 1, and Reaves 2. – 11:01 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers are up 90-60 after that LeBron James lob to Anthony Davis.
L.A.’s outscored New Orleans 23-6 in the 3Q and 61-30 in the middle two quarters of this IST matchup. – 10:57 PM
Lakers are up 90-60 after that LeBron James lob to Anthony Davis.
L.A.’s outscored New Orleans 23-6 in the 3Q and 61-30 in the middle two quarters of this IST matchup. – 10:57 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers are up 90-60 after that LeBron James lob to Anthony Davis.
L.A.’s outscored New Orleans 21-6 in the 3Q and 59-30 in the middle two quarters of this IST matchup. – 10:56 PM
Lakers are up 90-60 after that LeBron James lob to Anthony Davis.
L.A.’s outscored New Orleans 21-6 in the 3Q and 59-30 in the middle two quarters of this IST matchup. – 10:56 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Fans on their feet again heading into the time out, with the Lakers clicking on all cylinders, now leading 90-60 with a 23-6 burst to start the 3rd Q, with 5:44 left.
Anthony Davis has 13 points, 12 boards, 3 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals to compliment LeBron’s 30-8-5. – 10:56 PM
Fans on their feet again heading into the time out, with the Lakers clicking on all cylinders, now leading 90-60 with a 23-6 burst to start the 3rd Q, with 5:44 left.
Anthony Davis has 13 points, 12 boards, 3 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals to compliment LeBron’s 30-8-5. – 10:56 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
LeBron to AD oop. It’s a 30-point game. Pretty brutal night for the Pels starters. – 10:56 PM
LeBron to AD oop. It’s a 30-point game. Pretty brutal night for the Pels starters. – 10:56 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
LeBron James: 30 pts, 5 rebs, 8 assts, 9-12 FG
BI + Zion: 22 pts, 5 rebs, 8 assts, 10-17 FG
Pure dominance from the oldest guy on the court. – 10:56 PM
LeBron James: 30 pts, 5 rebs, 8 assts, 9-12 FG
BI + Zion: 22 pts, 5 rebs, 8 assts, 10-17 FG
Pure dominance from the oldest guy on the court. – 10:56 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
My recap of LeBron’s performance tonight… AK pic.twitter.com/ETQeqZcazy – 10:48 PM
My recap of LeBron’s performance tonight… AK pic.twitter.com/ETQeqZcazy – 10:48 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Just ridiculous, Bron up to 28pts with 6ast. He’s shooting 82% from the field. Lakers up 19 – 10:48 PM
Just ridiculous, Bron up to 28pts with 6ast. He’s shooting 82% from the field. Lakers up 19 – 10:48 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
What a performance from @KingJames. Just on another level tonight.
His 4th 3-pointer in 4 attempts has him up to 28 points (9 of 11 overall, with 6 of 6 FT’s), on top of 6 assists, 3 boards and 3 charges drawn on defense.
He’s +25, and LAL lead 79-60. – 10:46 PM
What a performance from @KingJames. Just on another level tonight.
His 4th 3-pointer in 4 attempts has him up to 28 points (9 of 11 overall, with 6 of 6 FT’s), on top of 6 assists, 3 boards and 3 charges drawn on defense.
He’s +25, and LAL lead 79-60. – 10:46 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL push their lead to 20 after a LeBron layup and 2 FT’s, plus 2 assists got him up to 25 points with 6 assists early in the 3rd Q. – 10:44 PM
LAL push their lead to 20 after a LeBron layup and 2 FT’s, plus 2 assists got him up to 25 points with 6 assists early in the 3rd Q. – 10:44 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
LeBron not gonna just own a Vegas team he’s gonna play for them too isn’t he – 10:33 PM
LeBron not gonna just own a Vegas team he’s gonna play for them too isn’t he – 10:33 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Lakers got to figure it out offensively. Can’t just be LeBron leading the charge every night in big games. – 10:27 PM
Lakers got to figure it out offensively. Can’t just be LeBron leading the charge every night in big games. – 10:27 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
In the 2nd Q, LAL outscored NOP 38-24, with LeBron’s 18 points on 7 of 9 FG’s leading the way. Prince added 9 with 3 triples, and LAL held NOP to 45% FG’s, and forced 4 turnovers. – 10:25 PM
In the 2nd Q, LAL outscored NOP 38-24, with LeBron’s 18 points on 7 of 9 FG’s leading the way. Prince added 9 with 3 triples, and LAL held NOP to 45% FG’s, and forced 4 turnovers. – 10:25 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron in the 1st half:
21 PTS (18 in 2nd Q)
4 AST
0 TOV
7-9 FG
3-3 3P
And 3 charges drawn. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 10:24 PM
LeBron in the 1st half:
21 PTS (18 in 2nd Q)
4 AST
0 TOV
7-9 FG
3-3 3P
And 3 charges drawn. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 10:24 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
LeBron has been brilliant, scoring 21. That is not out of character, he’s been that guy all season.
Lakers 11–21 (52.4%) from 3, that is out of character. If LA is hitting at this kind of pace they are unbeatable. – 10:24 PM
LeBron has been brilliant, scoring 21. That is not out of character, he’s been that guy all season.
Lakers 11–21 (52.4%) from 3, that is out of character. If LA is hitting at this kind of pace they are unbeatable. – 10:24 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
I don’t know what the entire list is in terms of the MVP conversation, but I do think LeBron needs to be in that conversation – 10:24 PM
I don’t know what the entire list is in terms of the MVP conversation, but I do think LeBron needs to be in that conversation – 10:24 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of 1st half: Lakers 67, Pelicans 54
Ingram 9 pts, 3 assts
Zion 9 pts (4-4 FG)
Valanciunas 9 pts
LeBron took control with 18 pts in the 2nd quarter. AD also has 10 boards to JV’s 1. Lakers are playing faster and more physical. Pels need more from their 2 stars, Zion mostly. – 10:23 PM
End of 1st half: Lakers 67, Pelicans 54
Ingram 9 pts, 3 assts
Zion 9 pts (4-4 FG)
Valanciunas 9 pts
LeBron took control with 18 pts in the 2nd quarter. AD also has 10 boards to JV’s 1. Lakers are playing faster and more physical. Pels need more from their 2 stars, Zion mostly. – 10:23 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Halftime: Lakers 67, Pelicans 54.
LeBron James with 18 of his 21 points in the 2Q. Season-high points in a quarter for LeBron and any Laker this season. New Orleans scored 21 points in the quarter. – 10:23 PM
Halftime: Lakers 67, Pelicans 54.
LeBron James with 18 of his 21 points in the 2Q. Season-high points in a quarter for LeBron and any Laker this season. New Orleans scored 21 points in the quarter. – 10:23 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
idc what happens in the second half, seeing LeBron turn it up like he did these first 24 minutes is why you can’t write the Lakers off.
And I think it’s really cool that he genuinely cares about this thing. – 10:23 PM
idc what happens in the second half, seeing LeBron turn it up like he did these first 24 minutes is why you can’t write the Lakers off.
And I think it’s really cool that he genuinely cares about this thing. – 10:23 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL take a 67-54 lead into the half, with LeBron leading the way with 21 points, 4 assists and 3 charges drawn.
Lakers closed the half on a 14-4 run when LeBron returned around the 3-minute mark, buoyed by the 3rd and 4th 3’s from Taurean Prince. – 10:22 PM
LAL take a 67-54 lead into the half, with LeBron leading the way with 21 points, 4 assists and 3 charges drawn.
Lakers closed the half on a 14-4 run when LeBron returned around the 3-minute mark, buoyed by the 3rd and 4th 3’s from Taurean Prince. – 10:22 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
LeBron James has been so good for so long that he’s stacked FOUR Hall of Fame careers on top of each other. tomthefinder.com/p/the-4-hall-o… pic.twitter.com/gx3wqRIyQd – 10:22 PM
LeBron James has been so good for so long that he’s stacked FOUR Hall of Fame careers on top of each other. tomthefinder.com/p/the-4-hall-o… pic.twitter.com/gx3wqRIyQd – 10:22 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 67, Pelicans 54
A dominant second quarter from LeBron: He scored a season-high 18 points to bring his total to 21. Taurean Prince has 12 points on four 3s. AD is struggling offensively (6 points, 2-7 FGs) but has 10 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks. – 10:22 PM
Halftime: Lakers 67, Pelicans 54
A dominant second quarter from LeBron: He scored a season-high 18 points to bring his total to 21. Taurean Prince has 12 points on four 3s. AD is struggling offensively (6 points, 2-7 FGs) but has 10 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks. – 10:22 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
LeBron took 3 charges tonight in the first half.
He had just 3 charges drawn the entire season before tonight.
According to Second Spectrum, it’s only the second time he’s taken 3 charges in a single game since 2013-14 when their tracking began. – 10:21 PM
LeBron took 3 charges tonight in the first half.
He had just 3 charges drawn the entire season before tonight.
According to Second Spectrum, it’s only the second time he’s taken 3 charges in a single game since 2013-14 when their tracking began. – 10:21 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
F–k it. Stop the game and award LeBron his Vegas NBA team right now. AK – 10:18 PM
F–k it. Stop the game and award LeBron his Vegas NBA team right now. AK – 10:18 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
LeBron is the smartest, most energetic, and overall probably still the most athletic player in this game. Just an incredible performance so far. – 10:16 PM
LeBron is the smartest, most energetic, and overall probably still the most athletic player in this game. Just an incredible performance so far. – 10:16 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
After reaching 19 points with a layup, LeBron drew his 3rd charge, and 2nd on Zion. Incredible half from LeBron.
LAL are quickly back up 9 with a 7-0 run since LeBron returned. – 10:16 PM
After reaching 19 points with a layup, LeBron drew his 3rd charge, and 2nd on Zion. Incredible half from LeBron.
LAL are quickly back up 9 with a 7-0 run since LeBron returned. – 10:16 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
I think that’s three charges LeBron has taken in the first half. Where does he find the energy – 10:16 PM
I think that’s three charges LeBron has taken in the first half. Where does he find the energy – 10:16 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Lakers just went -6 in threeish minutes with LeBron on the bench. Like clockwork. – 10:15 PM
Lakers just went -6 in threeish minutes with LeBron on the bench. Like clockwork. – 10:15 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Pelicans trimmed 7 points off LAL’s 9-point lead since LeBron checked out, and were in a zone defense for much of the run. – 10:15 PM
Pelicans trimmed 7 points off LAL’s 9-point lead since LeBron checked out, and were in a zone defense for much of the run. – 10:15 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pels went to a zone out of the timeout once LeBron went to the bench and they’ve had a lot of success with it. – 10:14 PM
Pels went to a zone out of the timeout once LeBron went to the bench and they’ve had a lot of success with it. – 10:14 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
I wish somebody on this broadcast would point out how smart LeBron is, just once. – 10:07 PM
I wish somebody on this broadcast would point out how smart LeBron is, just once. – 10:07 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
It’s amazing to see LeBron playing with this level of energy right now. Has taken 2 charges, aggression level on offense is off the charts. – 10:06 PM
It’s amazing to see LeBron playing with this level of energy right now. Has taken 2 charges, aggression level on offense is off the charts. – 10:06 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
LeBron, KD and Steph are truly blessing us with greatness this season. It is absurd for even one of them to still be this good at their age, let alone all 3 – 10:06 PM
LeBron, KD and Steph are truly blessing us with greatness this season. It is absurd for even one of them to still be this good at their age, let alone all 3 – 10:06 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron’s up to 17 points on 6 of 8 FG’s (3 of 3 from 3) and he just took his 2nd charge, one on Zion, one on Ingram.
LAL up 47-39. – 10:06 PM
LeBron’s up to 17 points on 6 of 8 FG’s (3 of 3 from 3) and he just took his 2nd charge, one on Zion, one on Ingram.
LAL up 47-39. – 10:06 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Lakers winning the no-AD minutes 15-5 so far. LeBron has accounted for 11 of those points. Pels gotta force the other guys on the court to beat them. – 10:01 PM
Lakers winning the no-AD minutes 15-5 so far. LeBron has accounted for 11 of those points. Pels gotta force the other guys on the court to beat them. – 10:01 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Three LeBron 3s to begin the quarter opened this up for the Lakers. Might I recommend getting the ball to Zion when Jax is guarding him. – 10:00 PM
Three LeBron 3s to begin the quarter opened this up for the Lakers. Might I recommend getting the ball to Zion when Jax is guarding him. – 10:00 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
LeBron *just* said owning the Vegas expansion team is the “ultimate” goal, you knew he was going to show up tonight like he was running with Jamario Moon and Sasha Pavlovic. – 9:58 PM
LeBron *just* said owning the Vegas expansion team is the “ultimate” goal, you knew he was going to show up tonight like he was running with Jamario Moon and Sasha Pavlovic. – 9:58 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
if the mothership ever calls lebron home we riot pic.twitter.com/HLNSjpceAg – 9:58 PM
if the mothership ever calls lebron home we riot pic.twitter.com/HLNSjpceAg – 9:58 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
LeBron way too smart for Alvarado. Knew he’d want to try to pressure and deny so he cuts right behind him for a layup. Pels have zero rim protection. – 9:58 PM
LeBron way too smart for Alvarado. Knew he’d want to try to pressure and deny so he cuts right behind him for a layup. Pels have zero rim protection. – 9:58 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron’s up to 40.2% from 3 on the season after his 3 straight makes.
He hit only 32.1% last season, but has been locked in from distance this year. – 9:57 PM
LeBron’s up to 40.2% from 3 on the season after his 3 straight makes.
He hit only 32.1% last season, but has been locked in from distance this year. – 9:57 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
All but 5 people in the building knew LeBron was shooting that third 3 – 9:56 PM
All but 5 people in the building knew LeBron was shooting that third 3 – 9:56 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron’s heating up: three straight 3s to open the 2Q. Lakers leading 38-33. – 9:56 PM
LeBron’s heating up: three straight 3s to open the 2Q. Lakers leading 38-33. – 9:56 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron has the fans – a vast majority of which are Lakers fans – on their feet for the first time after drilling his 3rd straight 3 to start the 2nd Q.
LAL up 38-33. – 9:55 PM
LeBron has the fans – a vast majority of which are Lakers fans – on their feet for the first time after drilling his 3rd straight 3 to start the 2nd Q.
LAL up 38-33. – 9:55 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron is heating up and putting on a show. Three straight 3s to start the second quarter. The pro-Lakers crowd is going wild. – 9:55 PM
LeBron is heating up and putting on a show. Three straight 3s to start the second quarter. The pro-Lakers crowd is going wild. – 9:55 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Pelicans 30, Lakers 29
D’Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves lead the Lakers with 6 points each. AD has 4 points on 1-for-4 shooting. New Orleans has outscored LA 16-10 in the paint and has nearly doubled them in assists (9 vs. 5). – 9:52 PM
First quarter: Pelicans 30, Lakers 29
D’Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves lead the Lakers with 6 points each. AD has 4 points on 1-for-4 shooting. New Orleans has outscored LA 16-10 in the paint and has nearly doubled them in assists (9 vs. 5). – 9:52 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of 1st: Pelicans 30, Lakers 29
Williamson 6 pts, 2 assts
Ingram 4 pts, 2 assts
Jones 4 pts, 3 rebs
Pels doing a good job of avoiding fouls early and they’ve forced the Lakers into 5 turnovers. These minutes with no AD on the court will be big for both teams. – 9:51 PM
End of 1st: Pelicans 30, Lakers 29
Williamson 6 pts, 2 assts
Ingram 4 pts, 2 assts
Jones 4 pts, 3 rebs
Pels doing a good job of avoiding fouls early and they’ve forced the Lakers into 5 turnovers. These minutes with no AD on the court will be big for both teams. – 9:51 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Herb started the game on LeBron. Pelicans changed things up quickly and then had Ingram guard him. Also got Zion at the 5 minutes last 2.5 minutes of the quarter. – 9:51 PM
Herb started the game on LeBron. Pelicans changed things up quickly and then had Ingram guard him. Also got Zion at the 5 minutes last 2.5 minutes of the quarter. – 9:51 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pelicans going to their Zion-at-the-5 lineup early in this one while AD is still on the floor. – 9:46 PM
Pelicans going to their Zion-at-the-5 lineup early in this one while AD is still on the floor. – 9:46 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
LeBron looking rather frustrated right now. He boxes out JV, his man Zion goes for an oreb. Then a Russell bad pass leads to more from Zion, and then Reddish fumbles LeBron’s pass out of bounds. – 9:39 PM
LeBron looking rather frustrated right now. He boxes out JV, his man Zion goes for an oreb. Then a Russell bad pass leads to more from Zion, and then Reddish fumbles LeBron’s pass out of bounds. – 9:39 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Zion has to be willing to attack all that space LeBron is giving him. – 9:32 PM
Zion has to be willing to attack all that space LeBron is giving him. – 9:32 PM
Ric Bucher @RicBucher
Love this matchup. All those Zion-is-the-next-LeBron declarations get the acid test. – 9:31 PM
Love this matchup. All those Zion-is-the-next-LeBron declarations get the acid test. – 9:31 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
LeBron with the textbook high school blockout on Zion as the Lakers get a floor board. All L.A. early. – 9:29 PM
LeBron with the textbook high school blockout on Zion as the Lakers get a floor board. All L.A. early. – 9:29 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Anthony Davis (left adductor/hip spasm), LeBron James (left calf contusion) and Jarred Vanderbilt (left heel bursitis) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. New Orleans. – 8:17 PM
Anthony Davis (left adductor/hip spasm), LeBron James (left calf contusion) and Jarred Vanderbilt (left heel bursitis) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. New Orleans. – 8:17 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Jarred Vanderbilt are available for tonight’s game. – 8:17 PM
Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Jarred Vanderbilt are available for tonight’s game. – 8:17 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Look at this guy. Cool as a cucumber. One hopes the NBA referees don’t saddle Herb Jones with multiple ticky-tack fouls against LeBron James.
Let the rest of the world continue to witness in this In-Season Tournament what we know in New Orleans: Herb’s defense is must-see tv! pic.twitter.com/h8GO3FwmDH – 7:58 PM
Look at this guy. Cool as a cucumber. One hopes the NBA referees don’t saddle Herb Jones with multiple ticky-tack fouls against LeBron James.
Let the rest of the world continue to witness in this In-Season Tournament what we know in New Orleans: Herb’s defense is must-see tv! pic.twitter.com/h8GO3FwmDH – 7:58 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron on AD’s defense: “I don’t think we have another one in our league that can … guard 1 through 5 and we know that he can get a stop. He’s been doing it for so long, I think it’s taken for granted by our league. When we talk about Defensive POY…” (full video below) pic.twitter.com/IWku46gduf – 6:57 PM
LeBron on AD’s defense: “I don’t think we have another one in our league that can … guard 1 through 5 and we know that he can get a stop. He’s been doing it for so long, I think it’s taken for granted by our league. When we talk about Defensive POY…” (full video below) pic.twitter.com/IWku46gduf – 6:57 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Best career postseason plus/minus in NBA history:
1. LeBron James: +1,322
2. Tim Duncan: +1,090
3. Draymond Green: +993
4. Manu Ginobili: +951
5. Stephen Curry: +945 – 5:15 PM
Best career postseason plus/minus in NBA history:
1. LeBron James: +1,322
2. Tim Duncan: +1,090
3. Draymond Green: +993
4. Manu Ginobili: +951
5. Stephen Curry: +945 – 5:15 PM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
Lakers-Pelicans is the second game on the slate today. I caught up with the last Aussie remaining in the IST, Dyson Daniels. We discussed the real excitement of the young Pels roster to be in Vegas, facing LeBron, Dyson’s place in the rotation and more.
youtu.be/YPn945m-Arc?si… – 5:07 PM
Lakers-Pelicans is the second game on the slate today. I caught up with the last Aussie remaining in the IST, Dyson Daniels. We discussed the real excitement of the young Pels roster to be in Vegas, facing LeBron, Dyson’s place in the rotation and more.
youtu.be/YPn945m-Arc?si… – 5:07 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I think Anthony Davis is the highest ceiling defensive player in the NBA (at least until Wemby becomes Wemby). When you need to win one game he’s the guy I take.
On a regular-season, night-to-night basis, I think Rudy Gobert is more valuable and is the current DPOY favorite. – 4:40 PM
I think Anthony Davis is the highest ceiling defensive player in the NBA (at least until Wemby becomes Wemby). When you need to win one game he’s the guy I take.
On a regular-season, night-to-night basis, I think Rudy Gobert is more valuable and is the current DPOY favorite. – 4:40 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Brandon Ingram has shined in the Play-In Tournament, the NBA playoffs and against the Lakers these last 3 years. Now he’s killing it in the In-Season Tournament.
Don’t be surprised if BI leaves the biggest mark in a game also featuring LeBron, AD & Zion.
thebirdwrites.com/dont-be-fooled… – 4:03 PM
Brandon Ingram has shined in the Play-In Tournament, the NBA playoffs and against the Lakers these last 3 years. Now he’s killing it in the In-Season Tournament.
Don’t be surprised if BI leaves the biggest mark in a game also featuring LeBron, AD & Zion.
thebirdwrites.com/dont-be-fooled… – 4:03 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
LeBron James on deadly shooting at UNLV, that “there’s been no change is literally ridiculous”
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 12:55 PM
LeBron James on deadly shooting at UNLV, that “there’s been no change is literally ridiculous”
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 12:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Pick your DPOY:
AD — Gobert —
12.6 RPG 12.1 RPG
1.0 SPG 0.6 SPG
2.8 BPG 2.4 BPG
44.2 DFG% 40.2 DFG%
105.8 DRTG 101.6 DRTG
13-8 record 16-4 record pic.twitter.com/X7Ttaooa3j – 12:40 PM
Pick your DPOY:
AD — Gobert —
12.6 RPG 12.1 RPG
1.0 SPG 0.6 SPG
2.8 BPG 2.4 BPG
44.2 DFG% 40.2 DFG%
105.8 DRTG 101.6 DRTG
13-8 record 16-4 record pic.twitter.com/X7Ttaooa3j – 12:40 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
How long has LeBron been at it? He and Willie Green were both rookies in 2003. More than 20 years after James’ and Green’s first meeting as players, their teams are vying for a spot in the In-Season Tournament championship. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 12:31 PM
How long has LeBron been at it? He and Willie Green were both rookies in 2003. More than 20 years after James’ and Green’s first meeting as players, their teams are vying for a spot in the In-Season Tournament championship. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 12:31 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
LeBron James is in Vegas and his next big goal is to own a franchise in Sin City
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 11:23 AM
LeBron James is in Vegas and his next big goal is to own a franchise in Sin City
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 11:23 AM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Tonight, in Vegas, LeBron James adds to his fourth Hall of Fame career. That’s right, fourth. (this post is now unlocked for all 🔓) tomthefinder.com/p/the-4-hall-o… pic.twitter.com/ptUzJcwzPw – 11:03 AM
Tonight, in Vegas, LeBron James adds to his fourth Hall of Fame career. That’s right, fourth. (this post is now unlocked for all 🔓) tomthefinder.com/p/the-4-hall-o… pic.twitter.com/ptUzJcwzPw – 11:03 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
AD in 10 games against the Pelicans:
27.9 PPG
11.6 RPG
1.9 BPG
Predict his stat line for tonight.
statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 10:59 AM
AD in 10 games against the Pelicans:
27.9 PPG
11.6 RPG
1.9 BPG
Predict his stat line for tonight.
statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 10:59 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
NBA photographer Andy Bernstein talks to @Sportskeeda on his photos of Kobe, MJ, Magic & LeBron. Andy also explains why his photo of Kobe icing his ankles is front of his favorites: “Nobody worked harder at preparing himself and recovering than he did.” bit.ly/46VC8Dm – 10:32 AM
NBA photographer Andy Bernstein talks to @Sportskeeda on his photos of Kobe, MJ, Magic & LeBron. Andy also explains why his photo of Kobe icing his ankles is front of his favorites: “Nobody worked harder at preparing himself and recovering than he did.” bit.ly/46VC8Dm – 10:32 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
NBA In-Season tournament: Will Lakers win the NBA Cup? Will LeBron James win IST MVP? My dispatch for @Sportsnaut bit.ly/41dHzMt – 9:57 AM
NBA In-Season tournament: Will Lakers win the NBA Cup? Will LeBron James win IST MVP? My dispatch for @Sportsnaut bit.ly/41dHzMt – 9:57 AM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
New @ringer: 4 things I’m fascinated by heading into the In-Season Tournament’s Final 4
1. Indy’s gimmick defense
2. The Dame-Giannis pick-and-roll
3. Tradeoffs within New Orleans’ rotation
4. LeBron James, somehow still pummeling the rim
theringer.com/nba/2023/12/6/… – 8:48 AM
New @ringer: 4 things I’m fascinated by heading into the In-Season Tournament’s Final 4
1. Indy’s gimmick defense
2. The Dame-Giannis pick-and-roll
3. Tradeoffs within New Orleans’ rotation
4. LeBron James, somehow still pummeling the rim
theringer.com/nba/2023/12/6/… – 8:48 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
From Talking Phoenix Suns and #NBA:
Anthony Davis’ 27 points, 15 rebounds in Los Angeles Lakers win Tuesday once again shows Phoenix #Suns have issues defending the paint (54 paint points allowed) and big-time big men.
Full episode incoming Thursday on azcentral.com. pic.twitter.com/0q6SaRpyH5 – 11:28 PM
From Talking Phoenix Suns and #NBA:
Anthony Davis’ 27 points, 15 rebounds in Los Angeles Lakers win Tuesday once again shows Phoenix #Suns have issues defending the paint (54 paint points allowed) and big-time big men.
Full episode incoming Thursday on azcentral.com. pic.twitter.com/0q6SaRpyH5 – 11:28 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
LeBron James on UNLV shooting: ‘We are the only ones who keep dealing with the same story’
cbssports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 11:05 PM
LeBron James on UNLV shooting: ‘We are the only ones who keep dealing with the same story’
cbssports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 11:05 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
10 pm central!
If the New Orleans Pelicans do this they can beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers
youtube.com/watch?v=ke6C5n… pic.twitter.com/P6upq3qBJl – 10:51 PM
10 pm central!
If the New Orleans Pelicans do this they can beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers
youtube.com/watch?v=ke6C5n… pic.twitter.com/P6upq3qBJl – 10:51 PM
Jason Jones @mr_jasonjones
LeBron James laments having ‘same conversations’ again about U.S. gun policies after UNLV shooting theathletic.com/5118916/2023/1… – 10:26 PM
LeBron James laments having ‘same conversations’ again about U.S. gun policies after UNLV shooting theathletic.com/5118916/2023/1… – 10:26 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
LeBron James laments having ‘same conversations’ again about U.S. gun policies after UNLV shooting — blocks from where In Season Tournament continues Thursday, @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/5118916/2023/1… – 9:50 PM
LeBron James laments having ‘same conversations’ again about U.S. gun policies after UNLV shooting — blocks from where In Season Tournament continues Thursday, @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/5118916/2023/1… – 9:50 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA In-Season Tournament: Damian Lillard, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, share future tournament ideas
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-i… – 9:44 PM
NBA In-Season Tournament: Damian Lillard, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, share future tournament ideas
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-i… – 9:44 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Donovan Mitchell tonight:
35 PTS
7 REB
6 AST
5-10 3P
Only Kyrie and LeBron have more 35-point games for the Cavs. statmuse.com/nba/player/don… – 9:36 PM
Donovan Mitchell tonight:
35 PTS
7 REB
6 AST
5-10 3P
Only Kyrie and LeBron have more 35-point games for the Cavs. statmuse.com/nba/player/don… – 9:36 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
LeBron James on Bronny James and not taking the little things for granted: “To be able to point at him and see him smiling and alive.” pic.twitter.com/A6mtY2MHEi – 8:37 PM
LeBron James on Bronny James and not taking the little things for granted: “To be able to point at him and see him smiling and alive.” pic.twitter.com/A6mtY2MHEi – 8:37 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ injury report for tomorrow’s game vs. New Orleans:
— AD and Jarred Vanderbilt are probable.
— LeBron is questionable.
— Gabe Vincent is out. pic.twitter.com/IC3x3MRMn0 – 8:11 PM
Lakers’ injury report for tomorrow’s game vs. New Orleans:
— AD and Jarred Vanderbilt are probable.
— LeBron is questionable.
— Gabe Vincent is out. pic.twitter.com/IC3x3MRMn0 – 8:11 PM
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KC Johnson: This isn’t an easy contract to move, particularly if it’s a team looking to add LaVine as a second or third option. While the Lakers never have blinked at paying the luxury tax, and while I expect them to show interest, LaVine would be the third option behind LeBron James and Anthony Davis. He’d be lethal in this scenario. But will the Lakers be willing to add a player making more than $40 million over the next three seasons as a third option? -via NBC Sports Chicago / December 7, 2023
Kellan Olson: LeBron James (left calf contusion) is listed as questionable for the Lakers’ in-season tournament quarterfinals matchup against the Suns tomorrow. Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura and Jarred Vanderbilt are all probable. -via Twitter @KellanOlson / December 4, 2023
Duane Rankin: “It’s times where I see players and I’m like, I didn’t even know he was on this team.” Anthony Davis when asked by @mcten about player movement in #NBA. LeBron James and Davis only two left from #Lakers 2020 championship team. Devin Booker only one from #Suns 2021 finals team. pic.twitter.com/YyetDFh3rQ -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / December 4, 2023
Clutch Points: “Who doesn’t like Vegas? It’s only a matter of time. We all understand that. They got an NFL team, MLB coming, it’s only a matter of the NBA coming. A guy on the Lakers talks about bringing a team to Vegas every other game.” – Tyrese Haliburton 🤣 (via @TomerAzarly) pic.twitter.com/Vaouuu7WMS -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / December 7, 2023
NBA Central: Carmelo Anthony gives LeBron James his flowers “Not too many people that say they play two decades in a sport that’s only 75 years old.” 🔥👑 (🎥 @7PMinBrooklyn ) pic.twitter.com/psrvI3norN -via Twitter @TheNBACentral / December 7, 2023
How do you compare what it was like to shoot photos of Magic, Larry, MJ, Kobe, and LeBron? Andrew Bernstein: “It’s always a learning process for me. I had to learn these guys’ games. I remember early in my career shooting Magic, you have to keep in mind that I can only take one photo every four seconds. I can’t shoot a motor-drive sequence because of the strobes that we have in the arena that have to be recharged. I had to shoot one photo, wait for four seconds, and then shoot another photo because the flash system had to recharge itself back up. You can’t shoot motor drive. If you shot in between while the recycling period was going, you would blow the strobes out. With Magic, it was frustrating. -via SportsKeeda / December 7, 2023