LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers have the best record in baseball, the highest run differential in baseball, the biggest lead in baseball. And a pitching staff that recently required seven arms to get through a six-run loss in a game started by Kyle Hurt. kAm%96... See more
Story by Plaschke: Lakers' Austin Reaves got paid, now he needs to earn it Lakers guard Austin Reaves runs on to the court in his psignature white headband before a playoff game this spring.at Crypto.com Arena. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Bill P... See more
LOS ANGELES — Whew. Sigh. LeBron! History eluded. Embarrassment avoided. Belief restored. The most secure legacy played with the most desperation. The most creaky veteran played with the most aggression. The winningest superstar played like he had everyth... See more
MARCUS SMART and Deandre Ayton slap hands as they celebrate in overtime during their win Friday. KENNETH RICHMOND Getty Images The Lakers were cooked, the playoff magic finally drained from a team without its two leading scorers, a team in the process of ... See more
Marcus Smart diving and scrapping and leading cheers with a scream. Luke Kennard stepping to the free-throw line and hearing the chant, "MVP! ... MVP!... MVP!" Who knew? Without their two best players, facing the quicker and more bruising Houston Rockets ... See more
