Anthony Davis Leads Lakers Past Golden State
Only Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O’Neal previously had 30 points and 20 rebounds in a Lakers playoff game.
LeBron James Has First 20-20 Game
A 22-point, 20-rebound game by James led the Lakers in Game 4 against the Grizzlies, a win that put Ja Morant and Memphis on the brink of elimination.
Michael Jordan Was an Activist After All
Jordan wasn’t vocal about social justice like today’s N.B.A. stars, but his secret brand of activism is a key reason they have the spotlight now, our columnist writes.
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The NBA Was Redesigned for Drama, and It’s Working
The last day of the regular season saw flashes of brilliance from the best teams, punches thrown and disappointing defeats.