James drew closer to the N.B.A. career scoring record ahead of games in New York, but the Celtics proved again why they have been one of his great adversaries over the past 20 years.
Category: Los Angeles Lakers
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LeBron James Scoring Tracker: How Close Is He to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Record?
James is fewer than 200 points away from breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s N.B.A. career scoring record. Abdul-Jabbar set the record before James was born.
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This Isn’t Who the Lakers Are Supposed to Be. Right?
The Lakers have long been seen as a glamour franchise of big names and big wins. LeBron James is dominating. But the wins have been much harder to come by, for a while.
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Measuring Up to Wilt Chamberlain May Take More Than Stats
Several N.B.A. players have had Chamberlain-like performances this season. But to some, he will always be untouchable.
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NBA Christmas Day Games 2022: What to Know
The N.B.A. brings out its stars on Christmas. This year, there will be some new rivalries, too.
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The Lakers Can’t Make a 3-Pointer
Russell Westbrook is getting most of the heat, but the Lakers’ problem is its roster.
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Why Draymond Green May Soon Be the Odd Man Out at Golden State
The shadow of Green’s punch looms over the team, even as Golden State shows it still has what it takes to compete for a championship.
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NBA Season Preview: The Nets and the Lakers Are the Wild Cards
Newly healthy stars and rising young players could shift the power dynamics in both conferences. But if the Nets and the Lakers can recover from off-season drama, they may be the teams to beat.