Kawhi Leonard poured in 45 points while primarily guarding Luka Doncic on the other end as the Clippers forced a decisive Game 7 against the Mavs.
Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY
Opinion: Lakers’ early exit more a result of compressed season and injuries than roster fit
The Lakers point to external circumstances — like key injuries — as reasons for their failed attempt to repeat as NBA champions.
Lakers eliminated by upstart Suns in first round of NBA playoffs
Devin Booker poured in 47 points as the Suns took down the defending champion Lakers in Game 6 to advance to the second round.
NBA playoffs: Lakers’ Anthony Davis to miss Game 5 vs. Suns due to groin injury
Despite completing a pregame warmup, Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis will miss NBA playoffs Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns.
Suns 100; Lakers 92: Anthony Davis misses second half of Game 4 loss with groin muscle injury
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis missed the second half of Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday after straining his left groin muscle.
Opinion: Clippers finally find their resiliency vs. Mavericks in Game 3 to salvage series
The Clippers looked like they were on their way to a 3-0 deficit and another underachieving season before waking up and rallying to win Game 3.
Opinion: Anthony Davis vowed to bounce back after Game 1 loss. He did as Lakers tied series with Suns
Two days after blaming himself for the Lakers’ Game 1 loss to the Suns, Davis can now credit himself for the Lakers stealing a 109-102 Game 2 win
Mavericks’ Kristaps Porzingis fined $50,000 for attending a club, violating an NBA rule
NBA’s punishment on Kristaps Porzingis is more severe than what happened to LeBron James, who was not disciplined after violating league protocols.
‘This is on me’: Anthony Davis takes the blame for Lakers’ Game 1 loss to Suns
Anthony Davis was not a dominant force in Game 1 against the Suns and it’s a major reason why the Lakers lost.
Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle on Luka Doncic’s Game 1 play vs. Clippers: ‘This is his time of year’
Luka Doncic was able to carve up the Clippers no matter what kind of defense they threw at him in the Mavericks’ Game 1 victory.