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During the Lakers’ media day in October, Anthony Davis discussed the team’s loss to the Nuggets in last year’s Western Conference Finals, and how motivated LA was to face them this season: “It was just a lot of talking…We get it, y’all won.

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Los Angeles Lakers Receive Wild Prediction For Nuggets Series

After clinching a huge victory in the Play-In Tournament on Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for a challenging first-round showdown against the reigning NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets.

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Joakim Noah Opens Up On LeBron James' Rivalry: 'He Was Stunting On Us'

Joakim Noah is one of the most underrated career rivals LeBron James has had. The former Defensive Player of the Year never beat LeBron in the playoffs but the pair had a heated rivalry, including Noah trash-talking James' home city of Cleveland.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / 2 minutes ago

LeBron James And Anthony Davis React After Receiving Their Team USA Jerseys

Team USA finally began to fill out the roster this week, making LeBron James and Anthony Davis the latest members of the exclusive unit. The Lakers duo went viral on Wednesday after receiving their jerseys for the first time, beaming with excitement to represent the country.

Darvin Ham News / Hardwood Heroics / 2 minutes ago

Los Angeles Lakers’ Darvin Ham Reacts to ‘Insane’ Narrative About Ducking Denver Nuggets in Playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers are headed to the Playoffs after their 110-106 Play-In victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. They now face the defending champs Denver Nuggets in the opening round in what is going to be an extremely tough test for LeBron James and Co.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / 2 hours ago

Austin Reaves, Darvin Ham credited Gabe Vincent’s defense, toughness vs. Pelicans

Gabe Vincent has been sensational for the Lakers since returning from knee surgery and saved his best game for the play-in. For the Lakers to beat the Pelicans, it took an all-hands-on-deck approach from the entire roster.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / 1 hour ago

Michael Malone On Lakers: 'We Swept Them Last Year. We Swept Them This Year.'

The Los Angeles Lakers secured the 7th seed with a win over the Pelicans on Tuesday, meaning a matchup against the defending champion Denver Nuggets in the first round.

Anthony Davis News / Hardwood Heroics / 2 minutes ago

Should the Los Angeles Lakers Be Worried About Anthony Davis Injury Ahead of NBA Playoffs vs. Denver Nuggets?

If the LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers want to win another ring, they need to have their key players healthy. The thing is, All-Star big man Anthony Davis’s back isn’t 100 percent, which could be a cause for concern ahead of their showdown against the Denver Nuggets.

LeBron James News / Viral Sports News / 7 minutes ago

Lakers’ LeBron James Speaks Out After Punching Playoff Ticket

On Tuesday, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers clashed with the New Orleans Pelicans in a high-stakes showdown marking the inaugural game of the Play-In Tournament.

Anthony Davis News / ClutchPoints / 7 hours ago

Reggie Miller clowned for absolutely bonkers Anthony Davis take at end of Lakers vs. Pelicans

The Los Angeles Lakers topped the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 on Tuesday night to claim the 7th-seed in the NBA Western Conference playoffs in a tight contest.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / 3 hours ago

Austin Reaves: Lakers ‘Super Excited’ About Where They Are Going Into Playoffs

Coming into the season, the Los Angeles Lakers were looked at as a legit championship contender with the roster they had assembled. With LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading the way, and a diverse group of role players led by D’Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves, many viewed the Lakers as one of the top teams in the West.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / 2 hours ago

LeBron James Calls Pelicans’ Zion Williamson A ‘Generational’ Player

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night in the Play-In Tournament to secure the No. 7 seed, and while L.A. was in control for much of the game, the Pelicans made it interesting behind an incredible night from Zion Williamson.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / 1 hour ago

LeBron James & Anthony Davis Credit Rest Of Lakers For Stepping Up In Play-In Tournament Victory Over Pelicans

For the most part, the Los Angeles Lakers will go as far as LeBron James and Anthony Davis carry them. But sometimes they are gonna have off nights and will need the rest of the Lakers to come to the rescue and that was the case in the team’s Play-In Tournament victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Jose Alvarado News / Lakers Nation / 56 minutes ago

D’Angelo Russell Has ‘Nothing But Love’ For Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado

The NBA Play-In Tournament matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans was an extremely intense contest between two teams in which there is a little animosity towards one another.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 59 minutes ago

Shaq expects history to repeat itself when Lakers face Denver

The Los Angeles Lakers have secured a spot in the 2024 NBA playoffs. They defeated the New Orleans Pelicans in the play-in tournament on Tuesday and will face the second-seeded Denver Nuggets in the first round. At least one former player and analyst expects a repeat of last year's playoff meeting between the squads.

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HC has harsh response to those saying Lakers should have lost on purpose

Darvin Ham has harsh response to those saying Lakers should have lost on purpose

The Lakers secured a playoff berth with their win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night.

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Lakers feeling confident going into Nuggets series

Everyone and their mother is picking the Nuggets to beat the Lakers in the first round of the NBA postseason, but the Lakers think they have a few things going for them.

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Referee assignments inspire theories about NBA play-in game

Referee assignments inspire conspiracy theories about NBA play-in game

The referee assignments for Tuesday's Lakers-Pelicans game contain the two most controversial words in NBA officiating: Scott Foster.

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Magic Johnson News / Larry Brown Sports / 3 hours ago

Magic Johnson responds to ‘ridiculous’ suggestion about Lakers

Magic Johnson is not ducking any smoke. The retired Lakers great spoke out on X this week with the team about to face the Pelicans in the play-in tournament on Tuesday.

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