LeBron James tallied 36 points, six rebounds, five assists and four blocks to boost the Lakers over the Rockets in Game 3 and take a 2-1 series lead.
Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY
Challenges of isolated life in the bubble add to NBA players’ playoff stress: ‘I just checked out’
After two months, players’ anxieties about being in the bubble and the state of the world at large have added stress on top of the NBA playoffs.
Lakers’ LeBron James explains why his kids aren’t visiting the NBA bubble
Families have started to join players inside the NBA bubble, and LeBron James’ wife Savannah is here. Their three kids aren’t for a simple reason.
Awkward NBA bubble: Lakers coach Frank Vogel ran into Giannis Antetokounmpo after proclaiming LeBron James the MVP
After two months inside the NBA bubble at Disney World, the daily interactions between coaches and players are starting to get a little weird.
Lakers show off versatility of their own to take Game 2 from Rockets and tie series
With their Game 2 win, the Lakers showed they have the top talent and adaptability to handle the Rockets’ speed and positional versatility.
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray lead improved energetic effort to beat Clippers in Game 2 and even series 1-1
After losing a rout in the opener, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combined for 53 points to lead the Nuggets over the Clippers 110-101 in Game 2.
Opinion: Why the Rockets should make coach Mike D’Antoni part of their long-term future
Mike D’Antoni does not have a contract beyond this season, but his innovative system and laid-back demeanor are right for this Rockets team.
Rockets’ James Harden, Russell Westbrook impose team system over Lakers’ LeBron James, Anthony Davis in Game 1
The Rockets took down the Lakers in Game 1 by imposing their will with their star power, their position-less lineups and their tenacious defense.
Opinion: Clippers’ biggest challenge against Nuggets will be themselves
After rolling to a 120-97 win over the Nuggets in Game 1, the Clippers are playing like what they appear to be on paper: Unstoppable.
How James Harden sealed Houston Rockets’ Game 7 victory vs. Oklahoma City Thunder despite poor shooting
James Harden might have struggled shooting the ball, but he came through with the biggest play in the Rockets’ Game 7 win over the Thunder.