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NBA: James, Davies helps Lakers end losing streak to Nuggets; put series at 3-1

NBA: James, Davies helps Lakers end losing streak to Nuggets; put series at 3-1

It looked like it would never happen, but it finally did as the Los Angeles Lakers found the answer to their Denver Nuggets problem with a 119-108 win on Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round matchup. The Nuggets had won eleven straight against the Lakers and were facing elimination from the playoffs in the first round if they faltered...

NBA: Defense lifts Thunder to Game 3 win over Pelicans; roll to 3-0 series lead

NBA: Defense lifts Thunder to Game 3 win over Pelicans; roll to 3-0 series lead

The Oklahoma City Thunder had three players score 20 or more points as they cruised past the Pelicans 106-85 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series to take a 3-0 lead. The Thunder, who finished the regular season with the best record in the West, came into the playoffs with many experts questioning their experience at...