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Los Angeles Lakers advance to semi-finals as NBA playoffs resume
The NBA had been paused while players protested following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin.
Aug 30, 08:54
Major sporting events called off as players protest over Jacob Blake shooting
Basketball, baseball and soccer fixtures were postoned, while tennis star Naomi Osaka withdrew from her scheduled WTA semi-final.
Aug 27, 09:04
NBA, MLB games postponed due to protests over Jacob Blake shooting
The NBA postponed all three play-off games scheduled for Wednesday, while two Major League Baseball games were also called off.
Aug 27, 09:03
NBA roundup: LeBron James leads the way on Kobe Bryant Day for LA Lakers
LeBron James led the way with 30 points as the Lakers took a 3-1 series lead.
Aug 25, 09:46
NBA roundup: LeBron James stars as Los Angeles Lakers take a 2-1 series lead
The Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 116-108 as the NBA's play-offs continued.
Aug 23, 09:18
NBA roundup: Anthony Davis inspires Lakers to victory over Blazers
Anthony Davis led the way for the Lakers with 31 points.
Aug 21, 08:51
NBA roundup: Orlando Magic record surprise win over Milwaukee Bucks
The Magic won 122-110 on the back of 35 points from Nikola Vucevic.
Aug 19, 09:08
NBA roundup: LeBron James leads Lakers to last-gasp win over Nuggets
The two sides traded blows until the 25-year-old stepped up.
Aug 11, 08:57
NBA roundup: Phoenix continue to impress
The Suns, lucky to scrape into the 22-team shortened season, are 5-0 since the NBA's resumption.
Aug 9, 09:35
NBA roundup: James Harden inspires Houston Rockets to Los Angeles Lakers win
The Milwaukee Bucks wrapped up the Eastern Conference title.
Aug 7, 08:47
NBA roundup: Los Angeles Lakers suffer heavy defeat to Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA teams continue to play for seedings in their Florida bubble.
Aug 6, 08:28
Los Angeles Lakers clinch first conference title since 2010
LA have missed the post-season in the last six campaigns.
Aug 4, 08:51
Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz make winning returns in Orlando
The league has restarted in Orlando after a Covid-19 suspension of more than four months.
Jul 31, 09:16
NBA to resume with 22-team tournament at Walt Disney World
The NBA has been shut down since March 11 but resumes with a 22-team mini-tournament in Florida this week.
Jul 30, 12:11
Novak Djokovic challenges LeBron James to basketball match - Saturday's sporting social
The world number one tennis player caught the attention of the Los Angeles Lakers star.
Jun 20, 18:40
George Floyd death: Sports stars have important role in demanding change and justice
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the role sports stars can play in demanding change in the wake of George Floyd's death, and where some are neglecting their duties.
Jun 1, 16:17
LeBron James: 'NBA season needs to finish for closure'
The LA Lakers were surging towards their first play-off berth since 2013 when the season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Apr 9, 09:37
Coronavirus latest: How sports stars have reacted
Sport stars have been reacting to the pandemic.
Mar 16, 22:49
NBA roundup: LeBron James stars as LA Lakers beat Milwaukee Bucks
There were also wins for the Nets, Wizards and Suns.
Mar 7, 08:53
NBA roundup: Anthony Davis stars as Los Angeles Lakers overcome Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James contributed 22 points en route to the victory.
Mar 4, 08:50
NBA roundup: Lakers beat Pelicans as LeBron James and Zion Williamson face off
Two of the NBA's best were at their peak as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans.
Mar 2, 07:22
NBA roundup: Grizzlies halt Lakers' winning run
Ja Morant top-scored for the hosts with 27.
Mar 1, 09:47
NBA roundup: Milwaukee Bucks make statement with Toronto Raptors win
The Bucks avenged last season's post-season loss to Toronto.
Feb 26, 08:45
NBA roundup: LeBron James leads Lakers over Celtics in thriller
While the Los Angeles team won by just two points, the Toronto Raptors scored a team-high 46-point victory against the Indiana Pacers.
Feb 24, 07:45
NBA roundup: LeBron James spearheads Lakers to victory over Grizzlies
LA returned from the All-Star break in strong form.
Feb 22, 07:56
LeBron James leads All-Stars to win on night when Kobe Bryant was remembered
Giannis Antetokounmpo's team were beaten at United Centre.
Feb 17, 06:44
NBA roundup: Brooklyn Nets end Toronto Raptors' record winning run
The Raptors had won their last 15 matches, which was a franchise record for any Canadian-based professional sports team.
Feb 13, 09:15
NBA roundup: Anthony Davis, LeBron James lead Lakers to win at Golden State Warriors
Anthony Davis scored a team-high 27 points for the Lakers and LeBron James chipped in with 22.
Feb 9, 09:49
NBA roundup: Milwaukee Bucks cement Eastern Conference lead with win over 76ers
The Greek forward also announced his All-Star team selections on Thursday.
Feb 7, 08:32
NBA roundup: LeBron James stars in first LA Lakers win since Kobe Bryant's death
The Lakers had lost to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.
Feb 2, 09:06
LeBron James vows to continue Kobe Bryant legacy in emotional tribute
Kobe Bryant's final tweet before his death in a helicopter crash was about James.
Jan 28, 08:49
NBA roundup: LeBron James posts 10th triple-double of season
LeBron James moves within 17 points of Kobe Bryant on the all-time scorers lost.
Jan 24, 09:17
NBA roundup: Boston Celtics inflict biggest loss of season on Los Angeles Lakers
Jayson Tatum scored 27 points in Boston's 139-107 victory.
Jan 21, 08:05
NBA roundup: Lakers back on form with Rockets win
LeBron James claimed a double-double as the Lakers bounced back from Thursday's narrow defeat against the Orlando Magic.
Jan 19, 09:41
NBA roundup: Orlando Magic end LA Lakers 10-game unbeaten streak
There were also wins for the Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers and Philadelphia 76ers.
Jan 16, 06:43
LeBron James shines as in-form Lakers fight back to thrash Cavaliers
Cleveland had led by 14 points in the second quarter but ended up losing by 29.
Jan 14, 08:28
NBA roundup: LeBron James passes Michael Jordan in career field goals
LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers recorded another win.
Jan 11, 08:06
NBA roundup: LeBron James brings up 9,000th assist to celebrate birthday
LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Dec 30, 09:14
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to victory over LeBron James' Lakers
Milwaukee improved to 25-4, while the Lakers slipped to 24-5.
Dec 20, 06:52
NBA roundup: Indiana Pacers end LA Lakers' 14-game away winning streak
The Lakers' were unbeaten in their last 14 games on their travels.
Dec 18, 08:04
