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The LA Lakers and Brooklyn Nets listed three players each on their injury reports ahead of Tuesday's showdown.
The NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching and the Los Angeles Lakers appear to be a playoff contender in the Western Conference.
The Los Angeles Lakers dominated the struggling Brooklyn Nets with a commanding 125-109 victory at Barclays Center.
The Los Angeles Lakers scored 18 points in the 4th quarter during their loss to the New York Knicks. Colin Cowherd asks if LeBron James and Luka Doncic’s defense is holding the Lakers back.
LeBron James' future has been a hot topic for many as speculations continue to grow in the final year of his Lakers contract.
Luka Dončić (30 points, 15 rebounds, eight assists) and LeBron James (22 points, six assists) did their thing as usual. But fans and pundits alike lamented L.A.'s second-half struggles, among other disappointments:
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Lakers player grades: LA fades late, loses to Knicks at MSG
The Lakers were competitive for two and a half quarters against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, but they faded afterward.
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