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In a commanding performance, the Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 111-89, led by the explosive duo of Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard, who combined for 62 points. Brown showcased his All-Star talents with a stellar all-around game, while Pritchard's unexpected scoring surge added a dynamic edge to Boston's offense. With this victory, the Celtics continue to demonstrate their status as serious championship contenders, even in the absence of star forward Jayson Tatum.
February 23, 2026
Luka Doncic scored 38 points with 11 assists to lead the Lakers past Kawhi Leonard's Clippers 125-122 in an exciting crosstown battle on Friday night.
February 21, 2026
LeBron James posted a triple-double as the Lakers rolled past the short-handed Mavericks 124-104, extending Dallas's losing streak to seven games on Thursday night.
February 13, 2026
In a high-stakes clash, the Dallas Mavericks face the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, with the Mavs yearning to end a dire eight-game losing streak. Without rookie sensation Cooper Flagg and star player Kyrie Irving, the pressure mounts as the team grapples with the aftermath of their controversial Luka Dončić trade. Meanwhile, the Lakers aim to solidify their playoff position, buoyed by LeBron James's enduring excellence and the momentum from their recent victory.
February 12, 2026
Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points with 12 rebounds as the Spurs crushed the shorthanded Lakers 136-108, improving to 37-16 and second place in the West.
February 11, 2026
Victor Wembanyama leads the Spurs into Los Angeles to face LeBron James and the Lakers in a crucial Western Conference battle on Tuesday night.
February 10, 2026
The Thunder beat the Lakers 119-110 without star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Alex Caruso shot 87.5% from the field while Isaiah Joe added 19 points for Oklahoma City.
The Thunder travel to Los Angeles to face the Lakers Monday night. Both teams deal with injury concerns as Oklahoma City defends its championship crown.
February 9, 2026
Austin Reaves scored 35 points as the Lakers erased a halftime deficit to defeat the 76ers 119-115, ending Philadelphia's five-game winning streak on Thursday night.
February 6, 2026
LeBron James and Luka Doncic led the Lakers to a 125-109 road win over Brooklyn, bouncing back from their recent home loss with a dominant performance.
February 4, 2026
The Knicks rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat the Lakers 112-100, winning their sixth straight game behind OG Anunoby's 25 points and strong second-half defense.
February 2, 2026
The Lakers travel to Madison Square Garden to battle the surging Knicks, who have won five straight games and are playing their best basketball of the season.
February 1, 2026
