LeBron James may end up playing with more teammates than anyone in NBA history, but he’s never found a better fit than Anthony Davis, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Davis dominated Saturday’s in-season tournament finale against Indiana with 41 points, 20 rebounds, five assists and four blocks, though MVP honors went to James, who averaged 26.4 points, 8.0 rebounds and 7.6 … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: LeBron, Davis, Reddish, Russell
Lakers Notes: In-Season Tournament, Trade Rumors, Russell, LeBron
The Lakers blitzed most of their competition on the way to the finals of the in-season tournament, but they haven’t encountered an offense on the level of the Pacers, who they’ll face in tonight’s title game, writes Khobi Price of The Orange County Register. Indiana has scored 122 and 128 points in its two knockout-round contests, pushing the ball repeatedly and relying heavily … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: In-Season Tournament, Trade Rumors, Russell, LeBron
LeBron James Named MVP As Lakers Win NBA’s First In-Season Tournament
The Lakers pulled away from the Pacers Saturday night in Las Vegas to finish the in-season tournament unbeaten and claim the first-ever NBA Cup. LeBron James was named tournament MVP after posting 24 points, 11 rebounds and four assists as L.A. secured a 123-109 victory in the title game. Anthony Davis was the night’s biggest star with 41 points, 20 rebounds and five assists, … [Read more...] about LeBron James Named MVP As Lakers Win NBA’s First In-Season Tournament
Pacers Notes: Haliburton, Nembhard, Turner, Two-Way Players
Borrowing a video game analogy, Tyrese Haliburton called Lakers star LeBron James the “final boss” that the Pacers have to defeat to win the in-season tournament, writes Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. To reach tonight’s title game, Indiana had to get past a Bucks team that features Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard and a Celtics squad headlined by Jayson Tatum … [Read more...] about Pacers Notes: Haliburton, Nembhard, Turner, Two-Way Players
Pacers Notes: Haliburton, Turner, Trade Options, J. Smith
One of the highlights of the NBA’s new in-season tournament has been the emergence of Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who has taken his game to new heights under the bright glare of the national spotlight. After defeating the favored Celtics in the quarterfinals on Monday, Indiana dispatched the Bucks — another Eastern contender — in the semifinals on Thursday to earn a … [Read more...] about Pacers Notes: Haliburton, Turner, Trade Options, J. Smith