Clutch Points: “I feel like they fouled, and we didn’t.” LeBron James kept it really simple when asked on free throw discrepancy against the Raptors 😅 pic.twitter.com/dwUHkA89lo
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
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Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron James on Anthony Davis’ performance tonight: “We can’t win without AD. It’s impossible. – 4:15 AM
LeBron James on Anthony Davis’ performance tonight: “We can’t win without AD. It’s impossible. – 4:15 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron joking about Christian Wood’s improved play recently: “That man only care about a bucket. So when he gets in a rhythm, when he gets in rhythm and he knows he’s going to play, C-Wood cares about buckets. That’s C-Wood. … But you ask C-Wood. C-Wood’s all about a bucket.” – 2:29 AM
LeBron joking about Christian Wood’s improved play recently: “That man only care about a bucket. So when he gets in a rhythm, when he gets in rhythm and he knows he’s going to play, C-Wood cares about buckets. That’s C-Wood. … But you ask C-Wood. C-Wood’s all about a bucket.” – 2:29 AM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
March 6, 2005
That’s the last time the Timberwolves won in Boston.
Celtics starters: Payton, Ricky D, Pierce, Antoine, LaFrentz
KG, Spree and Wally played for the Wolves (Sam Cassell injured)
6,884 days ago
LeBron’s 2nd year
Pistons defending NBA champs
JT was Deuce’s age – 2:11 AM
March 6, 2005
That’s the last time the Timberwolves won in Boston.
Celtics starters: Payton, Ricky D, Pierce, Antoine, LaFrentz
KG, Spree and Wally played for the Wolves (Sam Cassell injured)
6,884 days ago
LeBron’s 2nd year
Pistons defending NBA champs
JT was Deuce’s age – 2:11 AM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
It wasn’t pretty, but I don’t think that matters right now. Long way to go for this team, but that’s 2 in a row
AD incredible (41pts), Bron with 12 assists…7 players in double figures (Wood, Prince, D’Lo & Cam with good nights) – 1:12 AM
It wasn’t pretty, but I don’t think that matters right now. Long way to go for this team, but that’s 2 in a row
AD incredible (41pts), Bron with 12 assists…7 players in double figures (Wood, Prince, D’Lo & Cam with good nights) – 1:12 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers win, 132-131, over TOR in a wild one. AD 41p on 13-of-17 shooting, 13-of-14 FTs 11r 6a; LeBron 22p 12a 5r. Five other Lakers scored in double-digits, led by Christian Wood’s 14p on 5-of-10. LAL wins two straight for the first time since Vegas. – 1:12 AM
The Lakers win, 132-131, over TOR in a wild one. AD 41p on 13-of-17 shooting, 13-of-14 FTs 11r 6a; LeBron 22p 12a 5r. Five other Lakers scored in double-digits, led by Christian Wood’s 14p on 5-of-10. LAL wins two straight for the first time since Vegas. – 1:12 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: Lakers 132, Raptors 131
The Lakers win their second straight game to improve to 19-19. They remain No. 10 in the West. Anthony Davis had 41 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 block in 40 minutes. LeBron had 22 points and 12 assists.
Up next: vs. Phoenix on Thursday. – 1:11 AM
Final: Lakers 132, Raptors 131
The Lakers win their second straight game to improve to 19-19. They remain No. 10 in the West. Anthony Davis had 41 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 block in 40 minutes. LeBron had 22 points and 12 assists.
Up next: vs. Phoenix on Thursday. – 1:11 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron tonight:
22 PTS
5 REB
12 AST
Averaging 25/5/8 since turning 39 years old. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 1:09 AM
LeBron tonight:
22 PTS
5 REB
12 AST
Averaging 25/5/8 since turning 39 years old. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 1:09 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
It feels like Thad has been in the league for 50 years… and he’s four draft classes AFTER LeBron. BK – 1:03 AM
It feels like Thad has been in the league for 50 years… and he’s four draft classes AFTER LeBron. BK – 1:03 AM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
LeBron 3 ties it with 5:43 left, another humdinger of a finish may be ahead – 12:37 AM
LeBron 3 ties it with 5:43 left, another humdinger of a finish may be ahead – 12:37 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Big 3’s from Davis, his 2nd, and LeBron, his 2nd as well, to tie the game at 105, to counter an offensive push from the Raptors.
Davis is up to 26 points on just 14 shots (11 makes), and LeBron 22 points with 11 assists. – 12:37 AM
Big 3’s from Davis, his 2nd, and LeBron, his 2nd as well, to tie the game at 105, to counter an offensive push from the Raptors.
Davis is up to 26 points on just 14 shots (11 makes), and LeBron 22 points with 11 assists. – 12:37 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Immanuel Quickley has been best Raptors player tonight: 21 points, 5 assists, no turnovers through 3 quarters. Getting inside, shooting outside, making plays without mistakes. Been the best combo of all 3 factors offensively
Bron starting to turn up though – 12:23 AM
Immanuel Quickley has been best Raptors player tonight: 21 points, 5 assists, no turnovers through 3 quarters. Getting inside, shooting outside, making plays without mistakes. Been the best combo of all 3 factors offensively
Bron starting to turn up though – 12:23 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Raptors 89, Lakers 88
Toronto outscored LA 11-4 over the final two minutes of the third. Anthony Davis has 21 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. He only has three FGAs since the first quarter. LeBron has 17 points and 9 assists. DLo has 10 points and 5 assists. – 12:23 AM
Third quarter: Raptors 89, Lakers 88
Toronto outscored LA 11-4 over the final two minutes of the third. Anthony Davis has 21 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. He only has three FGAs since the first quarter. LeBron has 17 points and 9 assists. DLo has 10 points and 5 assists. – 12:23 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
D’Angelo Russell has only played 13 minutes in three quarters and outside of Bron and AD, he’s the biggest reason the Lakers aren’t trailing by double digits right now. The pendulum has swung way too far in the other direction here. Despite his flaws he’s a damn good player. – 12:22 AM
D’Angelo Russell has only played 13 minutes in three quarters and outside of Bron and AD, he’s the biggest reason the Lakers aren’t trailing by double digits right now. The pendulum has swung way too far in the other direction here. Despite his flaws he’s a damn good player. – 12:22 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
D’Angelo Russell has only played 13 minutes in three quarters and outside of Bron and AD, he’s the biggest reason the Lakers aren’t trailing by double digits right now. The pendulum has swung way too far in the other direction here. For all of his flaws, he’s a damn good player. – 12:22 AM
D’Angelo Russell has only played 13 minutes in three quarters and outside of Bron and AD, he’s the biggest reason the Lakers aren’t trailing by double digits right now. The pendulum has swung way too far in the other direction here. For all of his flaws, he’s a damn good player. – 12:22 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
A couple of aggressive downhill finishes from LeBron got the Lakers’ offense momentarily out of the mud. Taurean Prince’s 3-pointer — in part due to the Raptors subsequently collapsing on the rim — has them back within two. Timeout Raptors with 5:05 left in the third quarter. – 12:05 AM
A couple of aggressive downhill finishes from LeBron got the Lakers’ offense momentarily out of the mud. Taurean Prince’s 3-pointer — in part due to the Raptors subsequently collapsing on the rim — has them back within two. Timeout Raptors with 5:05 left in the third quarter. – 12:05 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Only 2 field goal attempts for Davis since the 1st Q, when he hit 7 of 9 shots.
Raptors have focused more defensive attention his way, but he’s not touching the ball much as the starters continue to struggle as a unit.
TOR led 70-62 before an and-1 from LeBron in transition. – 12:02 AM
Only 2 field goal attempts for Davis since the 1st Q, when he hit 7 of 9 shots.
Raptors have focused more defensive attention his way, but he’s not touching the ball much as the starters continue to struggle as a unit.
TOR led 70-62 before an and-1 from LeBron in transition. – 12:02 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Raptors 53, Lakers 51
Toronto outscored LA 29-23 in the second quarter. Anthony Davis has 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. He only attempted two FGs in the second (one he was fouled on). LeBron has 5 points on 2-of-5 shooting. Christian Wood has 7 points. – 11:36 PM
Halftime: Raptors 53, Lakers 51
Toronto outscored LA 29-23 in the second quarter. Anthony Davis has 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. He only attempted two FGs in the second (one he was fouled on). LeBron has 5 points on 2-of-5 shooting. Christian Wood has 7 points. – 11:36 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
I know body language isn’t supposed to be a thing but if it was I’d say LeBron James doesn’t seem very happy with his teammates, who (other than AD) seem to keep missing passes — both catching and making — and missing shots. Lakers still lead 35-32. – 11:15 PM
I know body language isn’t supposed to be a thing but if it was I’d say LeBron James doesn’t seem very happy with his teammates, who (other than AD) seem to keep missing passes — both catching and making — and missing shots. Lakers still lead 35-32. – 11:15 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Predictably, Anthony Davis has been a problem. He’s got 16 points on 7-9 FG, scoring or assisting on 23 of the Lakers’ 28 first-quarter points. Raptors hanging in, though, only down 4 after 1Q. Siakam and Barnes combined for 15 points. LeBron is scoreless but has 5 assists – 11:08 PM
Predictably, Anthony Davis has been a problem. He’s got 16 points on 7-9 FG, scoring or assisting on 23 of the Lakers’ 28 first-quarter points. Raptors hanging in, though, only down 4 after 1Q. Siakam and Barnes combined for 15 points. LeBron is scoreless but has 5 assists – 11:08 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
The Memphis Grizzlies just dusted LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Luka Doncic & Kyrie Irving in back-to-back road games & lost Ja Morant & Marcus Smart to injuries along the way.
Bonkers road trip. Left Memphis a mess. Came back rolling. – 11:06 PM
The Memphis Grizzlies just dusted LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Luka Doncic & Kyrie Irving in back-to-back road games & lost Ja Morant & Marcus Smart to injuries along the way.
Bonkers road trip. Left Memphis a mess. Came back rolling. – 11:06 PM
AD = SLAM💥
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Lakers starters:
Cam Reddish
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Taurean Prince
Austin Reaves
Raptors starters:
RJ Barrett
Pascal Siakam
Thad Young
Scottie Barnes
Immanuel Quickley – 10:08 PM
Lakers starters:
Cam Reddish
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Taurean Prince
Austin Reaves
Raptors starters:
RJ Barrett
Pascal Siakam
Thad Young
Scottie Barnes
Immanuel Quickley – 10:08 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Anthony Davis (left ankle sprain/bone bruise) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. Toronto.
Rui Hachimura (left calf strain) has been downgraded to OUT. – 9:58 PM
Anthony Davis (left ankle sprain/bone bruise) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. Toronto.
Rui Hachimura (left calf strain) has been downgraded to OUT. – 9:58 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
LeBron at 19: 20.9 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 5.9 apg, 1.6 spg
LeBron at 29: 27.1 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 6.3 apg, 1.6 spg
LeBron at 39: 25.2 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 7.4 apg, 1.5 spg – 4:55 PM
LeBron at 19: 20.9 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 5.9 apg, 1.6 spg
LeBron at 29: 27.1 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 6.3 apg, 1.6 spg
LeBron at 39: 25.2 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 7.4 apg, 1.5 spg – 4:55 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Should teams consider tanking to draft Bronny if it guarantees them LeBron as well?
📼: youtu.be/JWZAqmp736E pic.twitter.com/ngAnThLo8e – 3:03 PM
Should teams consider tanking to draft Bronny if it guarantees them LeBron as well?
📼: youtu.be/JWZAqmp736E pic.twitter.com/ngAnThLo8e – 3:03 PM
LeBron James @KingJames
See what I’m saying! 🤦🏾
. JB clearly got hit in the back of the head. They reviewed the play, just to reverse it and say he didn’t. MAN WHAT!! Good ass game to have an ending like that. And yall see why I be going 🦍 💩 out there when it happens – 11:06 AM
See what I’m saying! 🤦🏾
. JB clearly got hit in the back of the head. They reviewed the play, just to reverse it and say he didn’t. MAN WHAT!! Good ass game to have an ending like that. And yall see why I be going 🦍 💩 out there when it happens – 11:06 AM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
Jan. 9 West All-Stars, per RPR MVP:
Starters
G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
G Luka Dončić
F Nikola Jokić
F Anthony Davis
F Kawhi Leonard
Bench
G De’Aaron Fox
G Anthony Edwards
F LeBron James
F Kevin Durant
F Domantas Sabonis
WC Alperen Şengün
WC Stephen Curry pic.twitter.com/vj9en7hT6s – 10:41 AM
Jan. 9 West All-Stars, per RPR MVP:
Starters
G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
G Luka Dončić
F Nikola Jokić
F Anthony Davis
F Kawhi Leonard
Bench
G De’Aaron Fox
G Anthony Edwards
F LeBron James
F Kevin Durant
F Domantas Sabonis
WC Alperen Şengün
WC Stephen Curry pic.twitter.com/vj9en7hT6s – 10:41 AM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
Jan. 9 RPR MVP:
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 17.96
2. Nikola Jokić: 16.98
3. Joel Embiid: 16.96
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.43
5. Luka Dončić: 16.28
6. Anthony Davis: 14.58
7. Tyrese Haliburton: 14.13
8. Kawhi Leonard: 12.63
9. Jayson Tatum: 12.5
10. LeBron James: 12.41 pic.twitter.com/0sWR8U3zrb – 9:37 AM
Jan. 9 RPR MVP:
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 17.96
2. Nikola Jokić: 16.98
3. Joel Embiid: 16.96
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.43
5. Luka Dončić: 16.28
6. Anthony Davis: 14.58
7. Tyrese Haliburton: 14.13
8. Kawhi Leonard: 12.63
9. Jayson Tatum: 12.5
10. LeBron James: 12.41 pic.twitter.com/0sWR8U3zrb – 9:37 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Giannis Antetokounmpo last night:
25 PTS
10 REB
11 AST
It’s the 150th time he’s led his team (either outright or tied) in all three categories, the third-most such games in NBA history behind LeBron James (231) and Nikola Jokic (154).
More: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/LGFZOwPqBT – 9:02 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo last night:
25 PTS 10 REB 11 ASTIt’s the 150th time he’s led his team (either outright or tied) in all three categories, the third-most such games in NBA history behind LeBron James (231) and Nikola Jokic (154).
More: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/LGFZOwPqBT – 9:02 AM
More on this storyline
Dave McMenamin: LeBron James on Christian Wood: “That man only care about a bucket.” Christian Wood: “I do love my buckets.” pic.twitter.com/mOcSmDcfCq -via Twitter @mcten / January 10, 2024
LeBron James: Worth Every Single Cent of that contract!!! Congrats Spo!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🫡 -via Twitter @KingJames / January 9, 2024
In his place, Ham went with a big, switchable group of Davis, James, Vanderbilt, Reddish and Taurean Prince, hoping to up the team’s defensive impact. The lineup change, sources told ESPN, was not a unilateral decision — Ham consulted with James and Davis on the concept — and its results were immediate: The Lakers beat the Thunder on Dec. 23, with James putting up a vintage 40 points and L.A. dishing a season-high 37 assists. -via ESPN / January 9, 2024
