US EditionLeBron James Scores 28, Leads Lakers Past Suns 101-73 to Clinch Home-Court Advantage in 1st Round
- LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-73 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night, clinching home-court advantage for the first round of the NBA playoffs.
- Playing without injured stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Lakers shifted their offensive focus to James, who resumed his role as the team's primary caretaker and engine.
- Guard Marcus Smart returned from a nine-game injury absence with six points and seven assists, while Luke Kennard added 19 points to help secure the dominant win against the Suns.
- Los Angeles remains one game behind third-place Denver Nuggets with one game left; the Lakers could secure the No. 3 seed if they defeat Utah on Sunday and Denver loses.
- Head coach Redick emphasized the group's perseverance throughout the regular season as the team prepares for first-round matchups beginning next weekend.
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Lakers Get Amazing News Ahead of Playoffs After Rockets Loss
The Los Angeles Lakers (52-29) sealed home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs when they beat the Phoenix Suns, 101-73, on Friday night. The Lakers also benefited from the Houston Rockets (51-30) having their eight-game winning streak snapped by the Minnesota Timberwolves (48-33).Since the Lakers own the tiebreaker over the Rockets, they will finish higher in the standings even if both teams end the regular season with identical r…
In the basketball league, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns at home 101:73 (33:24, 24:24, 24:16, 20:9) and LeBron James had another memorable night.
Santa Maria Times
Independent EspañolLOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James scored 28 points, dished out 12 assists and grabbed six rebounds, and the depleted Los Angeles Lakers secured home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs…
The Cumberland Times-News
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Los Angeles Times
Times West VirginianLeBron James and resilient Lakers defeat Suns, stay in hunt for No. 3 playoff seed
LeBron James leads the Lakers to a 101-73 victory over the Phoenix Suns to keep them in contention for the No. 3 playoff seed in the Western Conference
LA Daily News
OC RegisterLakers stifle Suns to clinch home-court advantage for 1st round of playoffs
LeBron James has 28 points and 12 assists, Marcus Smart returns from injury and they guarantee themselves no worse than the No. 4 seed in the West with a 101-73 win. They could rise to the No. 3 seed with a win and a Denver loss on Sunday.
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