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LeBron James will be sidelined for at least another week due to a groin strain suffered against the Boston Celtics, causing the Los Angeles Lakers to struggle in his absence, losing four consecutive games. With a tough schedule ahead, the Lakers have dropped to the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference standings, emphasizing the importance of getting James and Rui Hachimura back healthy for the postseason. The team will rely on Luka Dončić and...

The Cleveland Cavaliers' 16-game winning streak came to an end with a 108-103 loss to the Orlando Magic, led by Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. Despite efforts from Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen, the Cavs couldn't maintain their lead late in the game, allowing the Magic to secure the victory. With a 56-11 record, the Cavs still hold a comfortable lead in the Eastern Conference standings, while the Magic sit in eighth place with a...

Dallas Mavericks fans are upset over the trade of Luka Dončić to the Lakers for Anthony Davis, leading to a string of losses and frustration towards general manager Nico Harrison. Players like P.J. Washington and Max Christie have expressed their annoyance with fans chanting "fire Nico" during games, emphasizing the need for support and focus on their performance. The situation is likely to continue until the Mavericks start winning again or make changes, with tensions...

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns 107-96, ending a four-game losing streak with a standout performance from Luka Dončić. Despite LeBron James being out with a groin strain, the Lakers maintained a lead throughout the game, with Dončić leading the team with 33 points. The Suns struggled with shooting, especially from beyond the arc, and tensions were apparent between Kevin Durant and head coach Mike Budenholzer as they now sit outside of a...

The Cleveland Cavaliers had a fair shot at winning 70 games this season with a 16-game winning streak and a clear path to reach that milestone, but a loss to the Orlando Magic likely ended those hopes. While mathematically still possible, the team's priority now is ensuring player health for the playoffs. Despite the streak ending, the Cavaliers have already had a remarkable season and are focused on the ultimate goal of winning 16 games...