LA TimesLakers' NBA title hopes all about Anthony Davis, not an aging LeBron
The one Laker who must prove he can play at a consistently high level for them to win a championship? It's not LeBron James. It's Anthony Davis.
NBC SportsAnthony Davis on sprained ankle: “Rolled it pretty bad… I’ll be fine”
A slowed Davis could crack the door open for Denver in the Western Conference Finals.
Yahoo SportsKevin Garnett offers up high praise for LeBron's playoff run, success of NBA bubble
"He’s the most unselfish player we’ve ever had," Garnett said of King James.
NBC SportsLeBron James speaks more on Breonna Taylor, power of Black women
"You just look at the history of America and the disrespect that Black women have gotten for the last 400 years. You can't turn a blind eye to that."
Detroit Free PressAfter injury, Luke Kennard is in the 'best shape' of his career
Bilateral knee tendonitis ended Detroit Pistons guard Luke Kennard’s season after 28 games, but he’s healthy and running the offense this week.
The Associated PressDavis, Lakers beat Nuggets to take 3-1 lead in West finals
The Los Angeles Lakers are a victory away from returning to the NBA Finals - and only another comeback from 3-1 down by the Denver Nuggets can stop them. Anthony Davis scored 34 points, LeBron James had 26 and the Lakers beat the Nuggets 114-108 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. Davis got the Lakers off to a fast start with his scoring and James helped them finish it with his defense, forcing Jamal Murray into some late misses after the guard had kept the Nuggets in it with an array of high-difficulty baskets.
Yahoo Sports VideosThe Rush: Lakers put Nuggets in familiar 3-1 hole
The Denver Nuggets are dealing with some serious deja vu after losing Game 4 to the Los Angeles Lakers and facing their third straight 3-1 series deficit, Ryan Fitzpatrick outdueled Gardner Minshew in the battle of facial hair and on Thursday Night Football as the Miami Dolphins beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-13, and the Pac-12 along with Mountain West will be resuming college football this fall, despite there being a little pandemic still at large.
RotoworldLakers scrape by Nuggets in Game 4 win
The Lakers went up 3-1 in their Western Conference Finals matchup with the Nuggets on Thursday, so does Denver have 'em right where they want 'em? (Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports)
NBC SportsSecond chance points, clutch LeBron defense earns Lakers win to go up 3-1 on Denver
The Lakers grabbed the offensive rebound on 40.4% of their missed shots, leading to 25 second-chance points.
NBA.comGAME RECAP: Lakers 114, Nuggets 108
Anthony Davis finished with 34 points as the Lakers defeated the Nuggets 114-108 to take a 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference Finals. Jamal Murray had 32 points for Denver in the loss.
LA TimesRejuvenated Dwight Howard a 'beast' on the boards in Lakers' Game 4 win
After making his first NBA playoff start since 2017, Dwight Howard rekindles his past rebounding dominance in the Lakers' Game 4 win over the Nuggets.
LA TimesKentavious Caldwell-Pope showcases his value in Lakers' Game 4 victory
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope provides a much-needed scoring injection and helps keep Jamal Murray under control in the Lakers' 114-108 Game 4 win.
NBA.comNightly Notable - Anthony Davis: Sept. 24
L.A. gets 34 big points from Anthony Davis to move within 1 win of The Finals.
NBA.comThe Fast Break - Sept. 24
Find out who took Game 4 between the Lakers and the Nuggets in the 2020 Western Conference Finals.
NBA.comLeBron James on Breonna Taylor ruling: ‘We lost a beautiful woman…we want justice’
The Los Angeles Lakers forward spoke after Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on the news that one officer would be charged with wanton endangerment, but no charges would be filed directly to the shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
NBA.comTop 5 - Sept. 24
Get ready for Thursday's top plays from Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
LA TimesLakers' Game 4 win puts Nuggets right in their sweet spot
The Lakers stay a step ahead of the Denver Nuggets in their 114-108 win in Game 4, but closing out the series could be the Lakers' toughest challenge yet.
NBA.comDunk of the Night: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Dunk of the Night: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - September 24, 2020
NBA.comJamal Murray with a 2-pointer vs the Los Angeles Lakers
Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets) with a 2-pointer vs the Los Angeles Lakers, 09/24/2020
NBA.comTop plays from Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Top plays from Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 09/24/2020
NBA.comMason Plumlee with a dunk vs the Los Angeles Lakers
Mason Plumlee (Denver Nuggets) with a dunk vs the Los Angeles Lakers, 09/24/2020
NBA.comMichael Porter Jr. with a buzzer beater vs the Los Angeles Lakers
Michael Porter Jr. (Denver Nuggets) with a buzzer beater vs the Los Angeles Lakers, 09/24/2020
NBA.comDwight Howard with a dunk vs the Denver Nuggets
Dwight Howard (Los Angeles Lakers) with a dunk vs the Denver Nuggets, 09/24/2020
Headlines
- Lakers seize 3-1 lead over Nuggets, right where Denver wants them?
- Barkley, Shaq say Breonna Taylor situation is different than others
- LeBron on Breonna Taylor ruling: 'It’s just so unjust what’s going on'
- Nuggets' Paul Millsap to use his Georgia training center as early voting precinct
- Joel Embiid names son after his brother Arthur, who was killed in a car crash
Yahoo Sports NBA Experts
| Eastern | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 17 | .767 | 0.0 | |
| 53 | 19 | .736 | 0.0 | |
| 48 | 24 | .667 | 5.0 | |
| 45 | 28 | .616 | 11.0 | |
| 44 | 29 | .603 | 0.0 | |
| 43 | 30 | .589 | 10.5 | |
| 35 | 37 | .486 | 18.0 | |
| 33 | 40 | .452 | 11.0 | |
| 25 | 47 | .347 | 18.5 | |
| 23 | 42 | .354 | 17.0 | |
| 22 | 43 | .338 | 30.0 | |
| 21 | 45 | .318 | 29.0 | |
| 20 | 46 | .303 | 32.5 | |
| 20 | 47 | .299 | 21.0 | |
| 19 | 46 | .292 | 33.0 |
| Western | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 19 | .732 | 0.0 | |
| 49 | 23 | .681 | 3.5 | |
| 46 | 27 | .630 | 0.0 | |
| 44 | 28 | .611 | 0.0 | |
| 44 | 28 | .611 | 1.5 | |
| 44 | 28 | .611 | 1.5 | |
| 43 | 32 | .573 | 2.5 | |
| 35 | 39 | .473 | 11.5 | |
| 34 | 39 | .466 | 10.5 | |
| 34 | 39 | .466 | 19.0 | |
| 32 | 39 | .451 | 11.5 | |
| 31 | 41 | .431 | 21.5 | |
| 30 | 42 | .417 | 14.0 | |
| 19 | 45 | .297 | 22.5 | |
| 15 | 50 | .231 | 34.0 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division
- z
- - Clinched Home Court