Hours after the team announced LeBron James would miss at least another week, the Lakers crumbled down the stretch in a 119-112 loss to the Knicks.
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Wizards’ Thomas Bryant perfect from field in historic game vs. Suns
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LeBron James surprises Memphis arena employee with game-worn shoes
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Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic torches Rockets, lights up NBA Twitter in breakout game
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Steve Kerr on Warriors’ loss to Pistons: ‘One of my worst performances as a coach’
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Giannis Antetokounmpo fumes about Mario Hezonja step-over: ‘I’m going to punch him’
Giannis Antetokunmpo was pretty steamed after Mario Hezonja stared him down and stepped over him following a first-quarter dunk.