Dec 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) react during an altercation that resulted in a technical for Brooks during the second half of a game at at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images | Allan Henry-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 9-0 in clutch games during their 116-114 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night.Their 100% win rate in clutch games leads the NBA, trumping the Oklahoma City Thunder (9-2),

Los Angeles struggled in a loss to the Spurs, who will join the Thunder, Knicks and Magic in Las Vegas for Saturday’s semifinals.

The San Antonio Spurs held off the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday, Dec. 10 in a 132-119 victory in the final game of the NBA Cup quarterfinals. San Antonio had seven different players reach double figures in scoring, but guard Stephon Castle posted a 30-point double-double with 10 rebounds and 6 assists.

From Marcus Smart's return, to the Lakers' bench falling flat, here are three takeaways from the NBA Cup quarterfinal loss to the Spurs.

Here is what happened on Wednesday night in the Western Conference quarterfinals matchups in the NBA Cup.Spurs 132, Lakers 119San Antonio came in with a plan.First, get out in transition. Trust the team's depth of ball handling guards to run past the Lakers — and the Spurs executed that,

The Los Angeles Lakers will not use the alternate NBA Cup court for their quarterfinal game against the San Antonio Spurs.

Warriors' Steph Curry extends insane NBA record over Lakers legends Kobe Bryant and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. There's no one in NBA history like Stephen Curry.

Byron Scott says poor defense and lack of depth will haunt the L.A. Lakers unless they make a move before the trade deadline.