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5 min read • 7 Nov 2026

How a third-quarter run amplified the Lakers’ resiliency

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 6, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after sinking a three-point shot giving the Lakers a 5 point lead against the Portland Trail Blazers in the third quarter of the Group ...

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4 min read • 7 Nov 2026

Spurs blow out lowly Kings in first NBA Cup game of the season

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 06: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Sacramento Kings is guarded by Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spursduring the first half at Golden 1 Center on November 06, 2026 in Sacramento, C...

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3 min read • 7 Nov 2026

Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers

PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 26: Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs dribbles against Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half of Game Four of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs a...

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2 min read • 7 Nov 2026

Lakers’ Ziaire Williams confuses Luka Doncic with Austin Reaves: ‘wrong white person’

Ziaire Williams approached Austin Reaves from behind during his walk-off interview with NBA on Prime, put his hands on his shoulders and yelled, “Fifty ball.”There was one problem. It was Luka Dončić who had scored...

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5 min read • 7 Nov 2026

Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks: Recap and Final Score

DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 6: Svi Mykhailiuk #10 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 6, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE T...

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2 min read • 7 Nov 2026

Luka Doncic scores 53 points as Lakers rally past Trail Blazers

For nearly 24 minutes on Friday night, the Lakers struggled with nearly every shot they got beyond the 3-point arc. But Luka Dončić ended the first half by making the toughest look of them all, which ended up sparking...

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4 min read • 7 Nov 2026

Observations after Sixers suffer blowout loss to Cavs, fall in NBA Cup

Observations after Sixers suffer blowout loss to Cavs, fall in NBA Cup  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers couldn’t rekindle the magic of their comeback home-opening win over the Cavaliers.They f...

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5 min read • 7 Nov 2026

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Blazers

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 6: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 6, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena ...

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5 min read • 7 Nov 2026

Why Joe Mazzulla hugged Neemias Queta instead of yelling at him in win over Hornets

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 22: Neemias Queta #88 and Head Coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics high five during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on February 22, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, Califor...

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2 min read • 7 Nov 2026

Victor Wembanyama scores 30 as Spurs beat Kings for 7th straight win

SACRAMENTO, CA ― The San Antonio Spurs continue to roll, earning their seventh consecutive victory in taking down the Sacramento Kings, 124-109, in an NBA Cup group stage game on Friday, Nov. 6.The Spurs were led by ce...

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4 min read • 7 Nov 2026

Luka Doncic scores 53 as Lakers avenge loss to Trail Blazers

Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday chase after a loose ball during the first half of the game Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)The absurd 62-foot three-point...

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3 min read • 7 Nov 2026

Is Luka Dončić already an MVP lock? Lakers star continues torrid start with 52-point outburst

LOS ANGELES – Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori had the utmost praise for Luka Dončić when he spoke with reporters at Crypto.com Arena on Friday afternoon, saying the Slovenian superstar "can do anyth...

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