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Mitchell Robinson, out for Game 4 vs. the 76ers, is dealing with significant discomfort in his left ankle, and there is pessimism about his ability to play effectively through the ankle sprain.

It puts a lot on the shoulders of Khris Middleton to keep Milwaukee from falling behind 1-3 in this series.

The things the Lakers did better in Game 4 they can do again in Game 5 and beyond, but consistency is not the team's strength.

A look at how the Lakers staved off elimination Saturday night, from the big games of LeBron James and Anthony Davis to the contributions of role players.

The LeBron James-led Lakers were created to win games, and after ending their 11-game losing streak to the Denver Nuggets, the momentum is in their favor.

LeBron James scores 30 points to help the LA Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets and keep their Western Conference first-round play-off hopes alive.

The 11-game losing streak the Lakers had to the Denver Nuggets is over, delaying the inevitable questions about LeBron's future.

LeBron James took over with 14 points in the fourth quarter to seal the win.

Lakers avoided playoff elimination with a victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4

LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell each have 20-plus points to help the Lakers force Game 5 in Denver on Monday night.

Nobody beats LeBron James and the Lakers 12 times in a row.

Jimmy Butler made a bold statement from the bench early in Celtics-Heat Game 3, and it didn't age very well.

A bounce-back performance on the defensive end put the Celtics up 2-1 in their first-round series vs. the Heat. We share our takeaways from Game 3.

Eddie House explains how the Celtics sent an important message after Tyler Herro earned a technical foul for throwing the ball at Sam Hauser.

The Celtics bounce back from rough Game 2 with 22 points each from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

De'Aaron Fox is well on his way toward NBA superstardom, and he's ready to bring the Kings with him in the 2024-25 NBA season.

Jalen Williams and Josh Giddey each had 21 for the Thunder.

The Celtics led by as much as 29 in Game 3.

The Knicks listed big man Mitchell Robinson as questionable for Sunday afternoon's Game 4 in Philadelphia.

If Kawhi Leonard is able to play Sunday against the Mavericks in Dallas, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said there might be a minutes restriction.

The Oklahoma City Thunder took a 3–0 series lead over the New Orleans Pelicans with a 106–85 win in Game 3 on Saturday.

Donovan Mitchell was scoreless in the second half.

Poor shooting plagued the Cleveland Cavaliers in a 112–89 loss to the Orlando Magic in Game 4 of their first-round NBA playoff series.

Damian Lillard is doubtful to play in Game 4 of the Milwaukee Bucks' first-round NBA playoff series with the Indiana Pacers. Lillard suffered an Achilles injury on a drive to the basket in Game 3.

The Bucks are already without Giannis Antetokounmpo and down 2-1 in the series.

The two-month gauntlet that is the NBA postseason is as much about surviving as it is advancing.

New York will look to respond in kind come Game 4, and among their adjustments, attacking Joel Embiid should be atop the property list.

Down 3-0 in the first round, Phoenix is all but guaranteed an early exit in the big three's first season together. Where do the Suns go from here?

Brunson got it going in Game 3 after struggling in the first two contests of the series, but the chess match is just beginning.

If you looked under the surface, there were plenty of factors that led to the Sixers’ first win over the Knicks in the series.

Taurean Prince is stepping hard into entrepreneurship with his latest venture. The Los Angeles Lakers small forward is investing in emerging shoe brand Crossover Culture. Prince will not only be brand ambassador, but he’ll also have an expanded role with the company where he’ll be actively involved in the design and creation of shoe products. …

Anthony Edwards scored 36 points, Rudy Gobert added 19 points and 14 rebounds for Minnesota.

Dallas now leads the series 2-1 with Game 4 on Sunday in '

Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section express their opinions on the Lakers' problems, Reggie Bush and the Heisman Trust, and Caitlin Clark.

Tyrese Haliburton converts a three-point play with 1.6 seconds left in overtime to give the Indiana Pacers a 2-1 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks in their Eastern Conference first-round play-off series.

Anthony Edwards dropped 36 points in Phoenix.

Kawhi Leonard only plays 25 minutes, finishing with nine points and four turnovers, in Game 3 loss as the Clippers trail Dallas 2-1 in best-of-seven series.

It was ugly all over for the Clippers in Game 3.

The win puts the Pacers up 2-1 on the Antetokounmpo-less Bucks.

Michigan fired Howard last month.

Tyrese Haliburton hit a floater with 1.1 seconds left in overtime to give the Indiana Pacers a 121–118 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The Pacers lead their first-round playoff series two games to one.

Nick Nurse talked Friday about Buddy Hield's ineffective first three playoff games and the approach he wants Hield to have.

Atlanta Falcons first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. said quarterback Kirk Cousins called him after he was picked No. 8 overall in one of the 2024 NFL Draft's more puzzling selections.

Former Michigan head coach Juwan Howard has agreed to a deal to join Jordi Fernandez’s Nets staff as an assistant, returning him to the NBA.

Kirk Cousins might have been surprised, stunned, disappointed and/or upset about the Falcons' choice of Michael Penix with the eighth overall pick.

Steph Curry remains confident in the Warriors' ability to bounce back next season and return as NBA championship contenders.

Amazon Prime Video and the NBA are reportedly nearing an agreement that would make the streaming and retail giant a major platform for game telecasts.

Khris Middleton is listed as questionable and is a game-time decision for the Bucks.

Cameron Payne brought his usual energy and some timely offense for the Sixers in their Game 3 win Thursday night over the Knicks.

The hot-seat season has commenced for NBA coaches, but the Warriors' support of Steve Kerr is clear.