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Luka Doncic and LeBron James lead Lakers comeback to beat the Grizzlies again

Luka Doncic almost had a triple-double and LeBron James has a double-double as Lakers beat Memphis again.

NFL playoff picture: Breaking down each wild-card matchup

After a thrilling Week 18 of the NFL season, the playoffs are set. Here's a breakdown of each first-round matchup and what to watch for next weekend.

Clippers Take Control in LA Showdown as Lakers Face Injury Trouble | Watch on QuickTV Korea 🎬🏀

Clippers Take Control in LA Showdown as Lakers Face Injury Trouble | Watch on QuickTV Korea 🎬🏀ALTThe Los Angeles Clippers delivered a steady and confident performance Saturday night, defeating the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 103–88 in Inglewood. The win snapped an eight-game home skid for the Clippers and also stopped a four-game losing stretch against their crosstown rivals. Viewers tuning in on QuickTV Korea saw the Clippers set the tone early and never let it slip 📺🔥Leonard Leads with Aut

Con 41 puntos de Leonard, Clippers arrollan 128-108 a Rockets

Con 41 puntos de Leonard, Clippers arrollan 128-108 a RocketsLOS ÁNGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard anotó 41 puntos y James Harden agregó 29 para que los Clippers de Los Ángeles aplastaran el martes 128-108 a los Rockets de Houston.Leonard acertó 16 de 23 disparos de campo y cuatro de cinco de larga distancia por los Clippers, quienes ganaron duelos consecutivos apenas por segunda vez esta temporada. Los Ángeles venía de una victoria de 103-88 sobre los Lakers…Con 41 puntos de Leonard, Clippers arroll

🏀 Clippers Stun the Pistons 112-99! Kawhi & The Beard Take Over 🔥 | 닌자티비 Recap

🏀 Clippers Stun the Pistons 112-99! Kawhi & The Beard Take Over 🔥 | 닌자티비 RecapThe underdogs just bit back hard, and the West is shaking its head in disbelief.ALTIf you were scrolling through the scores this morning, you probably did a double-take. The LA Clippers, who have frankly been struggling to find their rhythm this season, just walked onto the court and absolutely dismantled the Detroit Pistons. We are talking about a Pistons team that came into this game sitting pretty at 24-7, looki

Kawhi Leonard scores career-high 55 as Clippers down Pistons

Kawhi Leonard scores career-high 55 as Clippers down PistonsDec 28, 2025, 11:56 PM ETINGLEWOOD, Calif. — Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 55 points, James Harden added 28 and the LA Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-high four games with a 112-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.Leonard went 17-of-26 from the floor, including 5-of-10 from 3-point range, and made 16 of 17 free throws, with his only blemish from the line…Kawhi Leonard scores career-high 55 as Clip

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NBA Roundup: Pistons spoil LeBron’s birthday, Clippers rout Kings

NBA Roundup: Pistons spoil LeBron’s birthday, Clippers rout KingsCade Cunningham scored 27 points and dished out ⁠11 assists as visiting Detroit Pistons earned a victory over Los Angeles to spoil LeBron James’ 41st birthday on Tuesday.Marcus Sasser put up 19 points, Isaiah Stewart scored 15 points and Jalen Duren added 14 points and eight rebounds as the Pistons avoided what would have ⁠been a season-worst three-game losing streak. Detroit shot a season-best…NBA Roundup: Pistons spoil LeBron’s

Kawhi Leonard’s 45 points and bloodied nose lead Clippers to 6th straight win, 118-101 over Jazz - WTOP News

Kawhi Leonard’s 45 points and bloodied nose lead Clippers to 6th straight win, 118-101 over Jazz - WTOP NewsINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points, James Harden added 20 and the Los Angeles Clippers recovered from…INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points, James Harden added 20 and the Los Angeles Clippers recovered from blowing a 21-point lead to beat the Utah Jazz on 118-101 on Thursday night, extending their winning streak to a season-best six games.Leonard was

With 14 starters resting, Chargers fall to Broncos ahead of showdown with Patriots

With Justin Herbert and many of the Chargers' starters not playing, the team puts in a strong defensive effort in a 19-3 loss to the Denver Broncos.

Matthew Stafford makes MVP case as Rams beat Cardinals, clinch playoff trip to Carolina

Matthew Stafford got hot in the second half and helped direct the Rams to a 37-20 win over the Cardinals, setting up a playoff matchup at Carolina.

The Times' top 25 high school basketball rankings

A look at the top 25 high school boys' basketball teams in the Southland this week.

City Section boys' basketball has nowhere to go but up after hitting rock bottom

The exodus of high school basketball talent from LAUSD schools has left the City Section with no more powerhouse programs.

Prep talk: Cleveland wants to challenge ECR, Birmingham for City Section soccer title

Cavaliers, led by Anderson Carranza, face El Camino Real on Wednesday in West Valley League soccer opener.

USC hopes to learn from 'embarrassing,' most lopsided loss under coach Lindsey Gottlieb

USC has struggled to establish itself in the paint, and UCLA expertly exploited that weakness Saturday, pummeling the Trojans inside during a blowout win.

Prep basketball roundup: Joe Sterling's clutch free throws seal Harvard-Westlake victory

It took four consecutive free throws by Joe Sterling in the final 21 seconds for Harvard-Westlake to hold on for a 50-46 victory over Rolling Hills Prep.

Lauren Betts and No. 4 UCLA rout No. 17 USC in a commanding performance

Lauren Betts finishes with 18 points and 12 rebounds as UCLA puts in a dominating effort in an 80-46 win over rival USC.

UCLA's second-half surge can't erase dismal start in loss to No. 25 Iowa

Donovan Dent finishes with 25 points, but UCLA can't complete a comeback from an 18-point halftime deficit in a 74-61 loss to No. 25 Iowa.

Terence Crawford on his win over Canelo Álvarez: 'I thought it would be more difficult'

Terence Crawford, who recently retired, said he thought his win over Canelo Álvarez would be more difficult and felt underestimated before the bout.

Mia Villalpando rewarded for trusting her instincts, picking Mexico's Tigres Femenil over UCLA

The champion with Tigres UANL women's team and U-17 World Cup medalist detailed the sporting and personal reasons that led her to change course, with the full support of her parents.