Dirk Nowitzki scored the 20 points he needed for 30,000 in his career in barely more than a quarter, and the Dallas Mavericks celebrated with their second straight easy home win over the Los Angeles Lakers, a 122-111 victory Tuesday night. The 7-foot German became the sixth NBA player and the first international one to reach the milestone, joining four Hall of Famers and a future one in Kobe Bryant.
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Celtics vs Lakers Rivalry Ready for Revival
Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley shoots the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young . Photo Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports In the NBA and professional sports in general, there are fewer storied rivalries than the one between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers .
Lakers have conflicting feelings over front-office changes
EL SEGUNDO >> The conflicting emotions swirled around Luke Walton’s head as he tried to process feeling both a “little sad” and “excited.” The Lakers’ coach expressed sympathy over Lakers president Jeanie Buss firing former general manager Mitch Kupchak and demoting her brother, the former executive Jim Buss. Walton also conceded initially wondering why Jeanie Buss made the moves before Thursday’s trade deadline.
Lakers vs. Kings Final Score: DeMarcus Cousins dominates, Lakers lose 97-96
The Los Angeles Lakers made a surprising comeback effort on the back of Lou Williams, but DeMarcus Cousins was simply too much to overcome in a 97-96 loss. Williams scored 19 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, singlehandedly breathing life into a lifeless Lakers team, but nothing could stop the Kentucky terror.
Lakers players have different approaches to getting enough sleep on lengthy trips
The shifting time zones often altered Luke Walton’s biological clock, and back-to-back games usually disrupted his daily routine. Adrenaline crept in after a victory, but the frustration mounted after a loss.
Should the Lakers trade Lou Williams?
Let’s get this out of the way first, I am quite fond of Lou Williams and I believe he is an amazing player. However, I do not believe Williams should remain a Laker much longer.
Lakersa issues in 122-73 loss to Dallas go beyond Da Angelo Russella s absence
The Lakers’ two-hour flight delay to arrive here the night before due to weather concerns could not have fully explained the team’s sluggishness. D’Angelo Russell’s absence from a right knee injury could not fully account for the team’s stagnant offense.