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Hachimura says it’s hard for Lakers to cope with numerous injuries

Hachimura says it’s hard for Lakers to cope with numerous injuries

Japanese forward Rui Hachimura talked about the struggles the Los Angeles Lakers are currently facing after their disappointing 128-94 loss to the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on Wednesday night. Hachimura, who scored 24 points off the bench, admitted that it has been hard for the shorthanded Lakers to cope with their numerous injuries. The 25-year-old said the team has a different lineup every game,...

NBA fine Houston Rockets guard Brooks for reckless play in preseason game

NBA fine Houston Rockets guard Brooks for reckless play in preseason game

Houston Rockets guard Dillon Brooks has been handed a $25,000 fine for his reckless act in their opening preseason game against the Indiana Pacers. The punishment, which was announced on Thursday by Joe Dumars, the Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations of the National Basketball Association (NBA), came after Tuesday night’s game at Toyota Center in Houston. The following was released by the NBA....

Celtics secure overtime win in rivalry clash against Lakers

Celtics secure overtime win in rivalry clash against Lakers

The two most successful franchises in NBA history, with seventeen championships apiece, rekindled an age-old rivalry earlier today at the Crypto Arena. The Boston Celtics bounced back from back-to-back losses to secure a 122-118 win in overtime over the Los Angeles Lakers, handing their eternal rivals their fourth loss in five games. Jason Tatum continued his MVP-esque performance this season with 44 points, nine rebounds, six...

Victory for Dallas Mavericks and Bucks as 76ers fall to defeat on Harden’s return

Victory for Dallas Mavericks and Bucks as 76ers fall to defeat on Harden’s return

James Harden’s return to NBA action was marred by the Philadelphia 76ers' 132–123 defeat to the Houston Rockets after two overtimes. The 2018 MVP is back from a right foot injury that has kept him out since November 2 and he returned to the Toyota Center, where he plied his trade for eight years. Harden finished the game with 21 points and seven assists, while Cameroon-born...