Long live the King! LeBron James tips in buzzer-beater AND keeps streak alive
LeBron James had a buzzer-beating tip-in to cap a 10-point fourth quarter as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 120-119 on Wednesday night.
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LeBron James saves day as putback at buzzer lifts Lakers - ESPN
INDIANAPOLIS — LeBron James might have tipped in the winner at the buzzer to lift the Los Angeles Lakers over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, but as his teammates mobbed him to celebrate, the Lakers' star admitted he didn't quite know how to react.
LeBron James buzzer-beater rescues Lakers to halt losing streak
LOS ANGELES: LeBron James tipped in a buzzer-beating rebound with 0.1 seconds remaining as the Los Angeles Lakers halted their three-game losing streak with a pulsating 120-119 road victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. A thrilling duel in Indianapolis saw the Pacers climb out of a 13-point fourth-quarter hole to snatch a 119-118 lead with 42 seconds remaining and leave the Lakers staring down the barrel of a fourth straight defeat. But with the clock ticking down, Luka Doncic made one last drive to the basket – only to see his attempted 13-foot floater bounce off the rim. James reacted fastest, leaping to palm the ball into the bucket for the winning score and give the Lakers a precious victory in the race for Western Conference playoff berths. The 40-year-old James – who had failed to score from the field in the opening three quarters – finished with 13 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists. Lakers coach J.J. Redick saluted the veteran superstar’s perseverance in dragging his team over the line despite having an offensive off-night. “It’s another great example of where he doesn’t necessarily have it going early, and got off to a slow start offensively,” Redick said. “But he was so good defensively for us.
Sources - Mavericks' Kyrie Irving has surgery on torn ACL - ESPN
Dallas Mavericks All-Star Kyrie Irving underwent successful surgery to repair his torn left ACL on Wednesday at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, sources told ESPN.
Betting Lakers-Pacers: Three props to watch - ESPN
All eyes will be on LeBron James and Luka Doncic as the Los Angeles Lakers (43-28) hit the road to face the Indiana Pacers (42-29) on Wednesday night. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Reeling Lakers fall to 3-7 in last 10 with loss to Magic - ESPN
ORLANDO, Fla. — After everything came together almost instantly for the Los Angeles Lakers once the Luka Doncic deal was completed and they rocketed up the standings thanks to a surprisingly suffocating defense, that success has left them as quickly as it arrived.
Anthony Davis: 'No doubt' about return to help hobbled Mavs - ESPN
NEW YORK — Playing for the first time in over six weeks since aggravating an adductor injury, Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis said he felt «great» while finishing with 12 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, a steal and a block in 26 minutes in Monday's 120-101 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
Mavericks star Anthony Davis to make return vs. Nets - ESPN
Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis — who has been out since Feb. 8 with an adductor strain — will return Monday night against the Brooklyn Nets, the team announced.