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Unlikely hero Lonnie Walker IV sparks Lakers past Warriors with fourth-quarter surge

By: Josh Peter

Lonnie Walker IV, a reserve guard, spurred the Los Angeles Lakers past the Golden State Warriors with 15 points – all coming in the fourth quarter.

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Defending champion Warriors fight off elimination, force Game 6 vs. Lakers back in LA

By: Josh Peter

The defending champion Warriors started hot and stayed a step ahead of the Lakers most of the night as they won Game 5 to cut their deficit to 3-2.

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Lakers coach Darvin Ham fires back at accusations team is flopping in Game 4 vs. Warriors

By: Josh Peter

Lakers head coach Darvin Ham addressed Warriors head coach Steve Kerr’s comments about the team “flopping” during Game 5.

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How Matt Araiza, former NFL punter, is trying to clear name after rape accusation

By: Josh Peter, Brent Schrotenboer

Ex-NFL punter Matt Araiza and the woman who accused him of rape talk to USA TODAY Sports, shed new light on pending civil case.

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'Playoff Jimmy:' Heat's Jimmy Butler puts spotlight on clutch performances in NBA Playoffs

By: Josh Peter

One analytical model finds that Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler (aka "Playoff Jimmy") has been the most impactful player during the 2023 NBA Playoffs.

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'Tomorrow's not guaranteed:' Brittney Griner reflects on ordeal in Russia after opener

By: Josh Peter

Before and after Brittney Griner lost to the Sparks in the season opener for both teams, it became clear the ordeal in Russia has led to changes.

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'We're still alive:' But Lakers face long odds against Nuggets after falling behind 3-0

By: Josh Peter

The Lakers must become the first NBA team to overcome a 3-0 deficit in a playoff series to beat the Nuggets in the Western Conference finals.

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LeBron James talks (again) about retirement. What NBA star has said about his future

By: Josh Peter

LeBron James isn't expected to retire, but he suggests he's closer than he's led us to believe. A look back at other times he's discussed his future.

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Lakers GM and coach address LeBron James' talk of retirement without a sense of panic

By: Josh Peter

Rob Pelinka and Darvin Ham were met with questions about LeBron James' Lakers future at their end-of-the-season assessment.

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How do Heat get back into NBA Finals? For Erik Spoelstra it starts with their 'toughness'

By: Josh Peter

"Scheme is not going to save us," Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said. The team's "toughness and resolve" is the key to Game 2 vs. the Nuggets.