LeBron James, Anthony Davis questionable tonight vs. Knicks
Tommy Beer: The Lakers are listing LeBron James (calf contusion), Anthony Davis (adductor/hip) and Christian Wood (illness) as questionable for tonight’s game vs. the Knicks.
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Source: Twitter @TommyBeer
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NBA Math @NBA_Math
Dec. 18 RPR MVP
1. Nikola Jokić: 18.437
2. Joel Embiid: 17.975
3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 17.318
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.39
5. Luka Dončić: 15.263
6. Tyrese Haliburton: 14.459
7. Tyrese Maxey: 13.445
8. Kevin Durant: 13.185
9. Anthony Davis: 13.18
10. Jayson Tatum: 13.177 pic.twitter.com/jHeKdMT6h0 – 9:53 AM
Dec. 18 RPR MVP
1. Nikola Jokić: 18.437
2. Joel Embiid: 17.975
3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 17.318
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.39
5. Luka Dončić: 15.263
6. Tyrese Haliburton: 14.459
7. Tyrese Maxey: 13.445
8. Kevin Durant: 13.185
9. Anthony Davis: 13.18
10. Jayson Tatum: 13.177 pic.twitter.com/jHeKdMT6h0 – 9:53 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
The Lakers are listing LeBron James (calf contusion), Anthony Davis (adductor/hip) and Christian Wood (illness) as questionable for tonight’s game vs. the Knicks. – 9:53 AM
The Lakers are listing LeBron James (calf contusion), Anthony Davis (adductor/hip) and Christian Wood (illness) as questionable for tonight’s game vs. the Knicks. – 9:53 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
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Janis Carr @janiscarr
Anthony Davis (hip) and LeBron (calf) are both listed as questionable for Monday’s game vs. the Knicks. – 8:55 PM
Anthony Davis (hip) and LeBron (calf) are both listed as questionable for Monday’s game vs. the Knicks. – 8:55 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James (left calf contusion), Anthony Davis (left adductor/hip spasm) and Christian Wood (non-COVID illness) are questionable vs. NYK, per the Lakers.
D’Angelo Russell (non-COVID illness) and Jarred Vanderbilt (low back spasm) are probable.
Gabe Vincent and JHS are out. – 7:16 PM
LeBron James (left calf contusion), Anthony Davis (left adductor/hip spasm) and Christian Wood (non-COVID illness) are questionable vs. NYK, per the Lakers.
D’Angelo Russell (non-COVID illness) and Jarred Vanderbilt (low back spasm) are probable.
Gabe Vincent and JHS are out. – 7:16 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
#Spurs notebook:
1, Pop slams brakes on analytics-fueled notion that Jeremy Sochan “shut down” LeBron.
2, Pop jokingly declines to praise Tony Parker.
3, Doug McDermott recalls Parker-Joakim Noah trash-talk battles in French.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 4:47 PM
#Spurs notebook:
1, Pop slams brakes on analytics-fueled notion that Jeremy Sochan “shut down” LeBron.
2, Pop jokingly declines to praise Tony Parker.
3, Doug McDermott recalls Parker-Joakim Noah trash-talk battles in French.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 4:47 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
It’s amazing to see how well-rounded a playmaker Paolo Banchero is already. You have to go back to LeBron & Grant Hill to find a frontcourt player averaging 20 ppg & 4 apg in their 2nd season. He’s just so advanced at handling different coverages for a big wing. 26 at HT tonight. – 4:20 PM
It’s amazing to see how well-rounded a playmaker Paolo Banchero is already. You have to go back to LeBron & Grant Hill to find a frontcourt player averaging 20 ppg & 4 apg in their 2nd season. He’s just so advanced at handling different coverages for a big wing. 26 at HT tonight. – 4:20 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
This is the pre-game energy snack Max is currently enjoying and insisted I share.
Same diet LeBron and Brady follow I think. pic.twitter.com/RleSUbsIgt – 2:42 PM
This is the pre-game energy snack Max is currently enjoying and insisted I share.
Same diet LeBron and Brady follow I think. pic.twitter.com/RleSUbsIgt – 2:42 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most turnovers this season:
104 — Cade
97 — Luka
96 — Trae
90 — Giannis
87 — LeBron
84 — Embiid
83 — Randle
Only players with 80+ TOV. pic.twitter.com/ClGKMwXp48 – 2:30 PM
Most turnovers this season:
104 — Cade
97 — Luka
96 — Trae
90 — Giannis
87 — LeBron
84 — Embiid
83 — Randle
Only players with 80+ TOV. pic.twitter.com/ClGKMwXp48 – 2:30 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most games with 25+ PTS and 0 TOV this season:
5 — Tyrese Maxey
5 — Anthony Davis
4 — Tyrese Haliburton
3 — Luka Doncic
Nobody else has more than 2. pic.twitter.com/pHPvRw60ss – 12:24 PM
Most games with 25+ PTS and 0 TOV this season:
5 — Tyrese Maxey
5 — Anthony Davis
4 — Tyrese Haliburton
3 — Luka Doncic
Nobody else has more than 2. pic.twitter.com/pHPvRw60ss – 12:24 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
When I’m reading my story in the Freep app, and I get a full-page pop-up ad advertising another one of my stories pic.twitter.com/d0LHskNFU0 – 11:32 AM
When I’m reading my story in the Freep app, and I get a full-page pop-up ad advertising another one of my stories pic.twitter.com/d0LHskNFU0 – 11:32 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Joel Embiid last night:
42 PTS
15 REB
18-23 FG
Embiid had 29:52 of playing time, becoming just the second player in NBA history to record at least 40p/15r in a game in which he played less than 30 minutes (Anthony Davis).
More here, free: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/HWVcNhnASw – 9:54 AM
Joel Embiid last night:
42 PTS 15 REB 18-23 FGEmbiid had 29:52 of playing time, becoming just the second player in NBA history to record at least 40p/15r in a game in which he played less than 30 minutes (Anthony Davis).
More here, free: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/HWVcNhnASw – 9:54 AM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Luka Doncic has 30 points at the half.
It’s the 6th time in his career he’s scored 30+ points before halftime.
That’s as many as LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant COMBINED, per @stathead. – 10:23 PM
Luka Doncic has 30 points at the half.
It’s the 6th time in his career he’s scored 30+ points before halftime.
That’s as many as LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant COMBINED, per @stathead. – 10:23 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 40/15 games on 75+ FG%, active players:
3 — Embiid
2 — Giannis
1 — KAT
1 — AD pic.twitter.com/DupYFeJTWJ – 9:45 PM
Most 40/15 games on 75+ FG%, active players:
3 — Embiid
2 — Giannis
1 — KAT
1 — AD pic.twitter.com/DupYFeJTWJ – 9:45 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Writing about Spurs things (a lot of positives!) but wondering how much the Lakers not being able to defend a potato without Anthony Davis in the lineup, and decisions Darvin Ham made affected things.
Regardless, after an 18-game losing streak, basically everything is good. – 9:20 PM
Writing about Spurs things (a lot of positives!) but wondering how much the Lakers not being able to defend a potato without Anthony Davis in the lineup, and decisions Darvin Ham made affected things.
Regardless, after an 18-game losing streak, basically everything is good. – 9:20 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron James in December:
26.6 PPG
6.4 RPG
9.8 APG
2.2 SPG
50/42/75%
Turns 39 years old in 2 weeks. pic.twitter.com/TTBYpDg4Kf – 5:21 PM
LeBron James in December:
26.6 PPG
6.4 RPG
9.8 APG
2.2 SPG
50/42/75%
Turns 39 years old in 2 weeks. pic.twitter.com/TTBYpDg4Kf – 5:21 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
BONUS @LockedOnLakers episode. A very shorthanded Lakers lose a very disjointed game to the Spurs. Even taking into account no AD/D’Lo/Reddish, the Lakers appeared rudderless. Are there takeaways? @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loc… – 2:04 PM
BONUS @LockedOnLakers episode. A very shorthanded Lakers lose a very disjointed game to the Spurs. Even taking into account no AD/D’Lo/Reddish, the Lakers appeared rudderless. Are there takeaways? @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loc… – 2:04 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Lakers-Spurs takeaways: LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama meet in generational matchup | NBA.com nba.com/news/lakers-sp… – 12:57 PM
Lakers-Spurs takeaways: LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama meet in generational matchup | NBA.com nba.com/news/lakers-sp… – 12:57 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
A paywall free #Spurs notebook includes a look at how Sochan, free of PG duties, pestered LeBron in the streak-busting win over the Lakers.
“I guess you can say it’s a little easier, maybe not as much energy (expended),” Sochan said of his new role.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 10:14 AM
A paywall free #Spurs notebook includes a look at how Sochan, free of PG duties, pestered LeBron in the streak-busting win over the Lakers.
“I guess you can say it’s a little easier, maybe not as much energy (expended),” Sochan said of his new role.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 10:14 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Victor Wembanyama’s double-double helped the San Antonio Spurs break the 18-game losing streak, taking down LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 🇺🇸
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 4:26 AM
Victor Wembanyama’s double-double helped the San Antonio Spurs break the 18-game losing streak, taking down LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 🇺🇸
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 4:26 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Victor Wembanyama shows restraint vs. LeBron James, Devin Vassell shines as Spurs snap 18-game losing streak
cbssports.com/nba/news/victo… – 11:33 PM
Victor Wembanyama shows restraint vs. LeBron James, Devin Vassell shines as Spurs snap 18-game losing streak
cbssports.com/nba/news/victo… – 11:33 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron his moonball shot over Wemby: “Just trying to get his hands to go down just a little bit, because I know his wingspan and I know he is able to block shots outside his comfort (zone). Just tried to create a little bit more room, shoot it a little bit higher and I was able… – 11:15 PM
LeBron his moonball shot over Wemby: “Just trying to get his hands to go down just a little bit, because I know his wingspan and I know he is able to block shots outside his comfort (zone). Just tried to create a little bit more room, shoot it a little bit higher and I was able… – 11:15 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Funny postgame interaction with LeBron James and Rui Hachimura, who accidentally hit James in the nose tonight during the game:
LeBron (interrupting Rui’s postgame interview): “Way to fuck me up, Rui. I appreciate it. Trying to get me wearing a mask with you.
Hachimura: “I… – 11:08 PM
Funny postgame interaction with LeBron James and Rui Hachimura, who accidentally hit James in the nose tonight during the game:
LeBron (interrupting Rui’s postgame interview): “Way to fuck me up, Rui. I appreciate it. Trying to get me wearing a mask with you.
Hachimura: “I… – 11:08 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron on Wemby: “He’s a special talent and they’ve got a good one here” pic.twitter.com/TGF311r5Xy – 11:00 PM
LeBron on Wemby: “He’s a special talent and they’ve got a good one here” pic.twitter.com/TGF311r5Xy – 11:00 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
As Rui Hachimura is talking about the Dodgers acquisition of Shohei Ohtani, saying that Ohtani wanted to come to L.A. “for a long time,” LeBron interrupts to sarcastically thank him for hitting him in the head during the game pic.twitter.com/rgHDhjoYTG – 10:41 PM
As Rui Hachimura is talking about the Dodgers acquisition of Shohei Ohtani, saying that Ohtani wanted to come to L.A. “for a long time,” LeBron interrupts to sarcastically thank him for hitting him in the head during the game pic.twitter.com/rgHDhjoYTG – 10:41 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James has a visible gash on the inside of his left eye. He said it happened on the Zach Collins collision in the first quarter. – 10:26 PM
LeBron James has a visible gash on the inside of his left eye. He said it happened on the Zach Collins collision in the first quarter. – 10:26 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James has a noticeable cut by his left eye. Said it happened when Zach Collins fouled him early in the 2Q. – 10:24 PM
LeBron James has a noticeable cut by his left eye. Said it happened when Zach Collins fouled him early in the 2Q. – 10:24 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron summarized tonight’s loss by giving the Spurs credit, but for the Lakers, said “health is wealth,” and its going to be harder to win without three starters. Said they’ve shown who they can be when healthy (i.e. winning the IST ). – 10:22 PM
LeBron summarized tonight’s loss by giving the Spurs credit, but for the Lakers, said “health is wealth,” and its going to be harder to win without three starters. Said they’ve shown who they can be when healthy (i.e. winning the IST ). – 10:22 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Darvin Ham clarified that it was the ankle injury that kept Anthony Davis out of tonight’s game, not the adductor/hip injury.
Also mentioned that Austin Reaves was dealing with cramps tonight. – 10:20 PM
Darvin Ham clarified that it was the ankle injury that kept Anthony Davis out of tonight’s game, not the adductor/hip injury.
Also mentioned that Austin Reaves was dealing with cramps tonight. – 10:20 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Pop on the job Jeremy did pestering LeBron:
“He gave everything he could. He did a good job guarding LeBron. He made him think about it. Made him hesitate once in a while. You’re not going to stop the guy. He’s spectacular. But Jeremy took on the challenge.” – 10:17 PM
Pop on the job Jeremy did pestering LeBron:
“He gave everything he could. He did a good job guarding LeBron. He made him think about it. Made him hesitate once in a while. You’re not going to stop the guy. He’s spectacular. But Jeremy took on the challenge.” – 10:17 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham clarified that Anthony Davis missed tonight’s game because of the ankle injury he suffered against the Spurs on Wednesday and not the hip injury he’s been dealing with. – 10:11 PM
Darvin Ham clarified that Anthony Davis missed tonight’s game because of the ankle injury he suffered against the Spurs on Wednesday and not the hip injury he’s been dealing with. – 10:11 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Spurs snap franchise record 18-game losing streak. Even without AD & D’Lo a very bad loss for the Lakers. Terrible on both sides of the ball in the 4th Q. – 10:02 PM
Spurs snap franchise record 18-game losing streak. Even without AD & D’Lo a very bad loss for the Lakers. Terrible on both sides of the ball in the 4th Q. – 10:02 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Most career games with 30+ points and 10+ assists:
230 Oscar Robertson
101 James Harden
97 LeBron James
84 Russell Westbrook
76 Tiny Archibald
73 Jerry West
67 Trae Young
58 Magic Johnson
58 Luka Doncic
48 Damian Lillard – 10:00 PM
Most career games with 30+ points and 10+ assists:
230 Oscar Robertson
101 James Harden
97 LeBron James
84 Russell Westbrook
76 Tiny Archibald
73 Jerry West
67 Trae Young
58 Magic Johnson
58 Luka Doncic
48 Damian Lillard – 10:00 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: Spurs 129, Lakers 115
San Antonio ends its franchise-record losing streak against the Lakers. LA drops to 15-11. They finish their road trip 1-2. LeBron had 23 points and 14 assists. Austin Reaves had 22 points. No AD, Cam Reddish or DLo.
Up next: vs. NYK on Monday. – 9:58 PM
Final: Spurs 129, Lakers 115
San Antonio ends its franchise-record losing streak against the Lakers. LA drops to 15-11. They finish their road trip 1-2. LeBron had 23 points and 14 assists. Austin Reaves had 22 points. No AD, Cam Reddish or DLo.
Up next: vs. NYK on Monday. – 9:58 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Last time Anthony Davis didn’t play, the Lakers got blown out 128-94 at Houston
Tonight without AD, they fall 129-115 at San Antonio. – 9:57 PM
Last time Anthony Davis didn’t play, the Lakers got blown out 128-94 at Houston
Tonight without AD, they fall 129-115 at San Antonio. – 9:57 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Wemby tonight:
13 PTS
15 REB
5 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
The first #1 pick to beat LeBron in their first matchup since Markelle Fultz. statmuse.com/nba/player/vic… – 9:55 PM
Wemby tonight:
13 PTS
15 REB
5 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
The first #1 pick to beat LeBron in their first matchup since Markelle Fultz. statmuse.com/nba/player/vic… – 9:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron tonight:
23 PTS
7 REB
14 AST
0-1 against Wemby. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 9:51 PM
LeBron tonight:
23 PTS
7 REB
14 AST
0-1 against Wemby. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 9:51 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Critical 5-point swing for SAS, as a LeBron reverse layup around Wembanyama came off, and SAS took advantage of a 5-on-4 with a transition 3 from McDermott to go up 103-89. – 9:33 PM
Critical 5-point swing for SAS, as a LeBron reverse layup around Wembanyama came off, and SAS took advantage of a 5-on-4 with a transition 3 from McDermott to go up 103-89. – 9:33 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3Q: Spurs by 11. SPURS TAKE 3Q 29-25.
Vassell 26 pts
Keldon 17 pts
Collins 13 pts
Wemby 11 pts, 12 reb, 2 blk
Cedi 11 pts
Branham 10 pts
Reaves 22 pts
LeBron 21 pts, 11 ast
Rui 16 pts
Wood 12 pts
Prince 10 pts
Spurs +9 from 3PT and +2 from FT line – 9:29 PM
3Q: Spurs by 11. SPURS TAKE 3Q 29-25.
Vassell 26 pts
Keldon 17 pts
Collins 13 pts
Wemby 11 pts, 12 reb, 2 blk
Cedi 11 pts
Branham 10 pts
Reaves 22 pts
LeBron 21 pts, 11 ast
Rui 16 pts
Wood 12 pts
Prince 10 pts
Spurs +9 from 3PT and +2 from FT line – 9:29 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Spurs 98, Lakers 87
LA has hung around but San Antonio has responded well with timely shots. Austin Reaves has 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. LeBron James has 21 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists. Rui Hachimura has 16 points. Christian Wood has 12. – 9:29 PM
Third quarter: Spurs 98, Lakers 87
LA has hung around but San Antonio has responded well with timely shots. Austin Reaves has 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. LeBron James has 21 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists. Rui Hachimura has 16 points. Christian Wood has 12. – 9:29 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron’s steal and dunk cut the margin to 6, but LAL allowed a 5-0 run and trail 98-87 with 12 minutes to play. LAL have been in Texas since Monday, after being in Las Vegas for 4 days, and are trying to push through minus 3 starters, and, most notably, AD. – 9:29 PM
LeBron’s steal and dunk cut the margin to 6, but LAL allowed a 5-0 run and trail 98-87 with 12 minutes to play. LAL have been in Texas since Monday, after being in Las Vegas for 4 days, and are trying to push through minus 3 starters, and, most notably, AD. – 9:29 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
LeBron walking the ball up with 36 seconds left in the quarter, a clear two-for-one situation if they’d wanted it. Sort of feels like the Lakers are thinking of this as a schedule loss. – 9:28 PM
LeBron walking the ball up with 36 seconds left in the quarter, a clear two-for-one situation if they’d wanted it. Sort of feels like the Lakers are thinking of this as a schedule loss. – 9:28 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Instead of Spurs extending the lead, Lakers closed within 8 with LeBron out of the game. That could come back to haunt. – 9:21 PM
Instead of Spurs extending the lead, Lakers closed within 8 with LeBron out of the game. That could come back to haunt. – 9:21 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
When it looked like LAL may be out of the game again, they ripped off an 8-0 after LeBron went to the bench, with B2B triples from Reaves, and a transition dunk from Wood, to get within 8. – 9:19 PM
When it looked like LAL may be out of the game again, they ripped off an 8-0 after LeBron went to the bench, with B2B triples from Reaves, and a transition dunk from Wood, to get within 8. – 9:19 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
LeBron taking some not-so-friendly fire (an elbow) from teammate Rui Hachimura. He’s being tended to on the Lakers’ sideline. – 9:15 PM
LeBron taking some not-so-friendly fire (an elbow) from teammate Rui Hachimura. He’s being tended to on the Lakers’ sideline. – 9:15 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
This might be a really out-there opinion, but I think if the Spurs had a facilitator like LeBron James on the roster they would win a lot more games! – 9:12 PM
This might be a really out-there opinion, but I think if the Spurs had a facilitator like LeBron James on the roster they would win a lot more games! – 9:12 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Spurs 69, Lakers 62
LA outscored San Antonio 40-27 in the second quarter to make this a single-digit deficit. LeBron has 18 points and 9 assists. Austin Reaves has 14 points and 5 rebounds. Taurean Prince and Christian Wood each have 10 points. – 8:45 PM
Halftime: Spurs 69, Lakers 62
LA outscored San Antonio 40-27 in the second quarter to make this a single-digit deficit. LeBron has 18 points and 9 assists. Austin Reaves has 14 points and 5 rebounds. Taurean Prince and Christian Wood each have 10 points. – 8:45 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James had 9 assists in the 2nd Q here in San Antonio, tied for the most assists he’s ever had in a single quarter. Have to go back to Jan. 29, 2010 for the last time he did it, with 9 in the 1st Q in a road game in Indiana. – 8:45 PM
LeBron James had 9 assists in the 2nd Q here in San Antonio, tied for the most assists he’s ever had in a single quarter. Have to go back to Jan. 29, 2010 for the last time he did it, with 9 in the 1st Q in a road game in Indiana. – 8:45 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James tied his most assists in a quarter for his career (nine) in that second quarter, per the Lakers. (The other instance was when he nine assists in the first quarter against Indiana on Jan. 29, 2010). – 8:44 PM
LeBron James tied his most assists in a quarter for his career (nine) in that second quarter, per the Lakers. (The other instance was when he nine assists in the first quarter against Indiana on Jan. 29, 2010). – 8:44 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL gave up an and-1 with 5 seconds left to allow the Spurs a 69-62 lead at the break.
After trailing 49-24 early in the 2nd Q, LAL went on a 38-20 run to get back into it.
LeBron was the catalyst, with 18 points, 9 assists and 5 boards. All 9 of the assists came in the 2nd Q. – 8:44 PM
LAL gave up an and-1 with 5 seconds left to allow the Spurs a 69-62 lead at the break.
After trailing 49-24 early in the 2nd Q, LAL went on a 38-20 run to get back into it.
LeBron was the catalyst, with 18 points, 9 assists and 5 boards. All 9 of the assists came in the 2nd Q. – 8:44 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Spurs by 7 after leading by 25. LAL takes the 2Q 40-27 to get back in the game.
Keldon 17 pts
Vassell 15 pts
Wemby 6 pts, 8 reb, 2 blk, 1 stl
LeBron 18 pts, 9 ast, 6 reb
Reaves 14 pts
Wood/Prince 10 pts each
Spurs +8 on 2s, +3 from 3PT
LAL +4 from FT line pic.twitter.com/fQewiF7qSu – 8:44 PM
Half: Spurs by 7 after leading by 25. LAL takes the 2Q 40-27 to get back in the game.
Keldon 17 pts
Vassell 15 pts
Wemby 6 pts, 8 reb, 2 blk, 1 stl
LeBron 18 pts, 9 ast, 6 reb
Reaves 14 pts
Wood/Prince 10 pts each
Spurs +8 on 2s, +3 from 3PT
LAL +4 from FT line pic.twitter.com/fQewiF7qSu – 8:44 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
18 first half points for LeBron after he makes the contested corner 3 over Wemby
Lakers within 4 – 8:42 PM
18 first half points for LeBron after he makes the contested corner 3 over Wemby
Lakers within 4 – 8:42 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron hit a step-back 3 over the extended arm of 7’4” Victor Wembanyama, a No. 1 pick 20 years after he was the league’s No. 1 selection.
It came amidst a furious Lakers push that had the deficit, once 25, down to 4 in the final minute of the 2nd Q. – 8:41 PM
LeBron hit a step-back 3 over the extended arm of 7’4” Victor Wembanyama, a No. 1 pick 20 years after he was the league’s No. 1 selection.
It came amidst a furious Lakers push that had the deficit, once 25, down to 4 in the final minute of the 2nd Q. – 8:41 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Back-to-back 3s by LeBron James and Taurean Prince have the Lakers trailing 56-44 at 4:26 in the 2Q after they trailed by 25 (49-24) earlier in the quarter. – 8:32 PM
Back-to-back 3s by LeBron James and Taurean Prince have the Lakers trailing 56-44 at 4:26 in the 2Q after they trailed by 25 (49-24) earlier in the quarter. – 8:32 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron grabs an offensive rebound and kicks the ball to Taurean Prince, who drills an open 3 from the left wing to bring the Lakers within 12, 56-44, with 4:26 left in the second quarter. LA has outscored San Antonio 22-14 in the quarter. – 8:32 PM
LeBron grabs an offensive rebound and kicks the ball to Taurean Prince, who drills an open 3 from the left wing to bring the Lakers within 12, 56-44, with 4:26 left in the second quarter. LA has outscored San Antonio 22-14 in the quarter. – 8:32 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
A brilliant pass from LeBron got Prince a wide-open 3 on the opposite side of the floor after SAS tried to trap LeBron.
LAL are within 12 at 56-44 into a Spurs time out with 4:26 to play in the 2nd Q. – 8:31 PM
A brilliant pass from LeBron got Prince a wide-open 3 on the opposite side of the floor after SAS tried to trap LeBron.
LAL are within 12 at 56-44 into a Spurs time out with 4:26 to play in the 2nd Q. – 8:31 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The refs are reviewing that Zach Collins foul on LeBron James to see if it meets the criteria for a flagrant. – 8:27 PM
The refs are reviewing that Zach Collins foul on LeBron James to see if it meets the criteria for a flagrant. – 8:27 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL have been in a zone defense for the last several minutes, and it’s limited the Spurs on that end, amidst a 9-0 run on the other end with LeBron acting as the point man.
As such, LAL are back in the game, down 51-37. – 8:25 PM
LAL have been in a zone defense for the last several minutes, and it’s limited the Spurs on that end, amidst a 9-0 run on the other end with LeBron acting as the point man.
As such, LAL are back in the game, down 51-37. – 8:25 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Spurs 42, Lakers 22
The Lakers, down three starters, have really struggled on both ends. The Spurs are shooting 64.0%. Austin Reaves has 11 points. LeBron James has 6 points. LA badly misses Anthony Davis’ paint presence, particularly on the defensive end. – 8:11 PM
First quarter: Spurs 42, Lakers 22
The Lakers, down three starters, have really struggled on both ends. The Spurs are shooting 64.0%. Austin Reaves has 11 points. LeBron James has 6 points. LA badly misses Anthony Davis’ paint presence, particularly on the defensive end. – 8:11 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LeBron sent Travis Hunter some gear 🔥 pic.twitter.com/IQCGsAjHUZ – 8:10 PM
LeBron sent Travis Hunter some gear 🔥 pic.twitter.com/IQCGsAjHUZ – 8:10 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
I get not being able to win the Wembanyama minutes without AD. But if they also can’t win the Zach Collins minutes without him, this is gonna be a very long night. AK – 8:08 PM
I get not being able to win the Wembanyama minutes without AD. But if they also can’t win the Zach Collins minutes without him, this is gonna be a very long night. AK – 8:08 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
San Antonio leads 31-15 with 3:23 left in the first. They’re shooting 63.2% and have made five 3s. The Lakers are shooting just 29.4%. Spurs are winning the paint points battle (10-6) early with no Anthony Davis tonight. – 8:02 PM
San Antonio leads 31-15 with 3:23 left in the first. They’re shooting 63.2% and have made five 3s. The Lakers are shooting just 29.4%. Spurs are winning the paint points battle (10-6) early with no Anthony Davis tonight. – 8:02 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Jarred Vanderbilt subs in for Jaxson Hayes early in the 1Q after Hayes’ second foul.
Lakers using a small-ball lineup of Austin Reaves, Max Christie, Taurean Prince, LeBron James and Vanderbilt. – 7:52 PM
Jarred Vanderbilt subs in for Jaxson Hayes early in the 1Q after Hayes’ second foul.
Lakers using a small-ball lineup of Austin Reaves, Max Christie, Taurean Prince, LeBron James and Vanderbilt. – 7:52 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Wemby’s first game vs. Bron 🔜
📺 Lakers vs. Spurs, 7:30 ET on ESPN pic.twitter.com/BEjSp2fkDR – 7:34 PM
Wemby’s first game vs. Bron 🔜
📺 Lakers vs. Spurs, 7:30 ET on ESPN pic.twitter.com/BEjSp2fkDR – 7:34 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Starters for Spurs vs Lakers
1 – Sochan vs Christie
2 – Branham vs Reaves
3 – Vassell vs Prince
4 – Keldon vs LeBron
5 – Wemby vs Hayes – 7:27 PM
Starters for Spurs vs Lakers
1 – Sochan vs Christie
2 – Branham vs Reaves
3 – Vassell vs Prince
4 – Keldon vs LeBron
5 – Wemby vs Hayes – 7:27 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers starters: Austin Reaves, Max Christie, Taurean Prince, LeBron James, Jaxson Hayes. – 7:02 PM
Lakers starters: Austin Reaves, Max Christie, Taurean Prince, LeBron James, Jaxson Hayes. – 7:02 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ starters vs. the Spurs:
Austin Reaves
Max Christie
Taurean Prince
LeBron James
Jaxson Hayes – 7:00 PM
Lakers’ starters vs. the Spurs:
Austin Reaves
Max Christie
Taurean Prince
LeBron James
Jaxson Hayes – 7:00 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers starters (with Russell, Reddish and Davis all out):
Reaves, Christie, Prince, LeBron and Hayes – 7:00 PM
Lakers starters (with Russell, Reddish and Davis all out):
Reaves, Christie, Prince, LeBron and Hayes – 7:00 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LeBron James (calf) is active and Anthony Davis (left adductor/hip) is out tonight vs. the Spurs, the Lakers announced. pic.twitter.com/iwkhEsBc1d – 6:56 PM
LeBron James (calf) is active and Anthony Davis (left adductor/hip) is out tonight vs. the Spurs, the Lakers announced. pic.twitter.com/iwkhEsBc1d – 6:56 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Lakers say LeBron James (left calf contusion) will play tonight in San Antonio but have ruled out Anthony Davis (left adductor/hip spasm).
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com pic.twitter.com/HApRREcaOz – 6:51 PM
The Lakers say LeBron James (left calf contusion) will play tonight in San Antonio but have ruled out Anthony Davis (left adductor/hip spasm).
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com pic.twitter.com/HApRREcaOz – 6:51 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James, Taurean Prince and Jarred Vanderbilt will be available tonight vs. Spurs.
Anthony Davis, Cam Reddish and D’Angelo Russell won’t play. pic.twitter.com/rB7J1BQCTi – 6:49 PM
LeBron James, Taurean Prince and Jarred Vanderbilt will be available tonight vs. Spurs.
Anthony Davis, Cam Reddish and D’Angelo Russell won’t play. pic.twitter.com/rB7J1BQCTi – 6:49 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Anthony Davis, Cam Reddish and D’Angelo Russell have all officially been ruled out for tonight’s game against the Spurs: pic.twitter.com/8gGN7CJjxz – 6:49 PM
Anthony Davis, Cam Reddish and D’Angelo Russell have all officially been ruled out for tonight’s game against the Spurs: pic.twitter.com/8gGN7CJjxz – 6:49 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Anthony Davis, Cam Reddish and D’Angelo Russell are out tonight vs. the Spurs, per the Lakers. – 6:48 PM
Anthony Davis, Cam Reddish and D’Angelo Russell are out tonight vs. the Spurs, per the Lakers. – 6:48 PM
NBA Kicks @NBAKicks
👿 @KingJames reppin’ @DukeMBB on his 21 PEs! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/fvQpoPQ8Be – 6:38 PM
👿 @KingJames reppin’ @DukeMBB on his 21 PEs! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/fvQpoPQ8Be – 6:38 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Anthony Davis is at his locker wearing a sweatsuit a little over an hour before tipoff, so I doubt he’ll be available tonight against the Spurs. – 6:32 PM
Anthony Davis is at his locker wearing a sweatsuit a little over an hour before tipoff, so I doubt he’ll be available tonight against the Spurs. – 6:32 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Anthony Davis appears to be out tonight. He’s sitting in front of his locker in a gray sweatsuit an hour before tip-off. – 6:30 PM
Anthony Davis appears to be out tonight. He’s sitting in front of his locker in a gray sweatsuit an hour before tip-off. – 6:30 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Bron rolled his eyes after he kept missing shots 😅
📺: Lakers vs. Spurs, 7:30 ET on ESPN pic.twitter.com/fuh84BFgDX – 6:04 PM
Bron rolled his eyes after he kept missing shots 😅
📺: Lakers vs. Spurs, 7:30 ET on ESPN pic.twitter.com/fuh84BFgDX – 6:04 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Bron and Wemby’s stats through their first 22 games 👀
🍿 Lakers-Spurs
📺 ESPN | 7:30 ET pic.twitter.com/fayeDcMzMP – 6:04 PM
Bron and Wemby’s stats through their first 22 games 👀
🍿 Lakers-Spurs
📺 ESPN | 7:30 ET pic.twitter.com/fayeDcMzMP – 6:04 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LeBron has arrived for the Lakers-Spurs game 👀
Will we see Bron vs. Wemby for the first time tonight?
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/RAglKUhpT5 – 5:43 PM
LeBron has arrived for the Lakers-Spurs game 👀
Will we see Bron vs. Wemby for the first time tonight?
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/RAglKUhpT5 – 5:43 PM
Kerry Eggers @kerryeggers
Good news for Beaver Nation: “Due to the District Attorney’s decision not to file charges for DUII or similar offenses against Damien Martinez, he will be allowed to participate in the upcoming bowl game.” That from Beaver AD Scott Barnes.
#GoBeavs – 5:02 PM
Good news for Beaver Nation: “Due to the District Attorney’s decision not to file charges for DUII or similar offenses against Damien Martinez, he will be allowed to participate in the upcoming bowl game.” That from Beaver AD Scott Barnes.
#GoBeavs – 5:02 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers are adding two players to the injury report tonight: Cam Reddish (right knee soreness) and D’Angelo Russell (migraine) are both questionable.
They join LeBron, AD and Taurean Prince on the questionable list. – 3:59 PM
The Lakers are adding two players to the injury report tonight: Cam Reddish (right knee soreness) and D’Angelo Russell (migraine) are both questionable.
They join LeBron, AD and Taurean Prince on the questionable list. – 3:59 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron, AD, DLo and Reddish are QUESTIONABLE for tonight’s game: pic.twitter.com/OL1uq55PCg – 3:58 PM
LeBron, AD, DLo and Reddish are QUESTIONABLE for tonight’s game: pic.twitter.com/OL1uq55PCg – 3:58 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Wondering if AD switches places with LeBron tonight against San Antonio. Kind of looking forward to a Wemby-AD rematch! – 3:37 PM
Wondering if AD switches places with LeBron tonight against San Antonio. Kind of looking forward to a Wemby-AD rematch! – 3:37 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Friday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! What to look for in Lakers-Spurs, part deux. (Particularly if LeBron plays.) Plus, do fans dislike Darvin in part because of his demeanor and why doesn’t he play Rui more? @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sho… – 12:14 PM
Friday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! What to look for in Lakers-Spurs, part deux. (Particularly if LeBron plays.) Plus, do fans dislike Darvin in part because of his demeanor and why doesn’t he play Rui more? @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sho… – 12:14 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron last 3 games:
29.0 PPG
8.0 RPG
7.0 APG
55/54/88%
Still a top __ player in the NBA. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 11:26 AM
LeBron last 3 games:
29.0 PPG
8.0 RPG
7.0 APG
55/54/88%
Still a top __ player in the NBA. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 11:26 AM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
Friday = 10* Things I Like + Don’t Like, on Draymond and the Warriors, Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers IST run, LeBron, a cool court, two rookies, some bad defense, and one East team that just appears stuck in mud:
espn.com/nba/insider/st… – 10:12 AM
Friday = 10* Things I Like + Don’t Like, on Draymond and the Warriors, Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers IST run, LeBron, a cool court, two rookies, some bad defense, and one East team that just appears stuck in mud:
espn.com/nba/insider/st… – 10:12 AM
More on this storyline
Ryan Ward: Looks like Gabe Vincent won’t be making his return on Monday, as he’s been ruled OUT against the Knicks – Also, AD, LeBron and Wood are all QUESTIONABLE: pic.twitter.com/eCSDjkBWrh -via Twitter @RyanWardLA / December 17, 2023
Dave McMenamin: LeBron James is in and Anthony Davis is out, per the Lakers. -via Twitter @mcten / December 15, 2023
The Lakers star, the NBA’s oldest player at 38, is taking his averages of 25 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.0 assists into Monday night’s matchup against the Knicks, defying the laws of biology and enhancing his GOAT argument against Michael Jordan in his twilight. It’s a remarkable achievement to Taj Gibson, who has faced LeBron James for nearly 15 years with earlier matchups as Eastern Conference rivals — with James on the Heat and Gibson on the Bulls. “You think about the amount of minutes he’s played. Amount of tough series, rivalries all through [the] years,” said Gibson, who is the NBA’s fourth-eldest active player and about six months younger than James. “Different eras. Going from being really physical to cerebral. He stands out. He’s just amazing, man.” -via New York Post / December 18, 2023
A show produced by Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has won a Daytime Emmy. “Recipe for Change: Standing Up to Antisemitism” won for outstanding daytime special at the Creative Arts and Lifestyle ceremony Saturday in Los Angeles. -via ESPN / December 17, 2023