The Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James’ injury absence for a 116-110 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura combined for 49 points.
With the rumour mill already starting with the playoffs over, LeBron James ended it by questioning retirement after his Los Angeles Lakers were swept out of the Western Conference finals.
The Denver Nuggets are going to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. Nikola Jokic had 30 points, as the Nuggets swept the Lakers with a 113-111 victory.
Jamal Murray scored 37 points, Nikola Jokic added 24 points and eight assists, and the Denver Nuggets rolled to a 3-0 lead in the West Conf. finals with a 119-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jamal Murray scored 23 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, propelling the Denver Nuggets to a 108-103 come-from-behind win over the LA Lakers for a 2-0 lead in the West. Conf. finals.
Nikola Jokic's powerful display at both ends of the court propelled the Denver Nuggets past the Los Angeles Lakers 132-126 in the opener of the Western Conference Finals.
The son of another NBA great says he'll play for Southern California next season. D.J. Rodman said on social media that he's transferring from Washington State to USC.
The defending champion Golden State Warriors staved off elimination by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 121-106 in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals.