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4 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Luka Dončić has taken a step forward defensively for the Lakers this season

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 1: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays defense against Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors during the game between the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Lakers on November 1,...

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6 min read • 2 Nov 2026

A pattern emerges in Raptors losses, as do bright spots in LA

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 1: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays defense against Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors during the game between the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Lakers on November 1,...

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3 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Nets visit Knicks with fresh memories of terrible 2025-26 blowouts

1/21/26 – Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden – Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. #17 drives down court as New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson...INDIANAPOLIS — The Nets got their first...

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3 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Preview: Utah Jazz hit the Road to Play Wemby’s Spurs

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 28: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on October 28, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User exp...

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2 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Houston Rockets vs. Boston Celtics game preview

HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 04: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Tari Eason #17 of the Houston Rockets in the first half at Toyota Center on February 04, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE ...

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2 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Lakers nearly blow another lead — but Luka’s heroics were enough for win

The questions the Lakers had to face as they returned to Southern California after a one-game trip to the Bay Area revolved around how this new group would respond to early-season adversity.The answer: Pretty well, for t...

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4 min read • 2 Nov 2026

'Like a supernova.' Luka Doncic's 45 points only eclipsed by his defense in Lakers' win

Lakers star Luka Doncic reacts after scoring during the third quarter of a 131-125 win over the Toronto Raptors at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. (Scott Strazzante / Associated Press)Lakers coach JJ Redick and defensiv...

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5 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Luka Dončić carries Lakers to win over Raptors

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 1: Jamal Shead #1 of the Toronto Raptors plays defense against Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game between the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Lakers on November 1, 20...

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2 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Yaxel Lendeborg bounces back with big night as Warriors beat Clippers

Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg managed to bounce back in a big way on Sunday, Nov. 1.The rookie led the Warriors in a 124-112 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers at the Chase Center in San Francisco.It w...

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3 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Lakers' Luka Doncic makes history twice, fills up stat sheet vs Raptors

The Los Angeles Lakers put away the Toronto Raptors, thanks in no small part to another monster game from Luka Dončić, who scored 45 points and filled up the stat sheet as he continues to make an early-season case for ...

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4 min read • 2 Nov 2026

Yaxel Lendeborg scores 37, carries Warriors to 124-112 win over Clippers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 1: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket during the game against the LA Clippers on November 1, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER:...

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7 min read • 2 Nov 2026

3 thoughts as the Mavericks seek to extend win streak to four against the Sacramento Kings

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 30: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, ...

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