Clippers-Nuggets takeaways: Norman Powell leads win in Denver
DENVER — Norman Powell grabbed his bag and placed it over his shoulder, a smile on his face, his huge night a primary reason why the…
Norman Powell scores 37 in Clippers’ win over the Nuggets
DENVER — The Clippers’ hold on the game began to slip away in the second quarter, eventually forcing them to play catch-up to the Denver Nuggets.The…
Clippers focusing on how to slow down Denver’s Nikola Jokic
One of the more intriguing matchups to watch when the Clippers meet the Nuggets on Saturday afternoon in Denver is between centers Ivica Zubac and…
Letters to Sports: Dodgers should stop buying star players
People seem to forget that Sandy Koufax was a less than .500 pitcher, going 36-40 from 1955 to 1960. River Ryan, Justin Wrobkeski and Bobby…
There are plenty of ‘ifs’ in the Lakers-Nuggets series
DENVER — History says the Lakers are in trouble. Asked about the matchup involving the Lakers and the Denver Nuggets, one Eastern Conference executive quickly responded,…
LeBron James calls Nikola Jokic one of the best players ever
DENVER — After the Lakers’ last practice before their playoff series begins Saturday night, LeBron James praised Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, calling him “one of…
How LeBron James and Lakers plan to end Denver’s dominance
The outline hasn’t really differed much in their past seven meetings, the four from last year’s Western Conference Finals and the three chances for revenge…
With Kawhi Leonard out, Clippers earn scrappy win over Nuggets
It was going to be a tall order for the Clippers to beat the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena,…
Analysis: Why Lakers’ struggles against Nuggets are getting worse
Last spring, there was almost a universal Lakers’ voice bemoaning a lack of continuity, their deadline-assembled roster no match for the bulldozing Denver Nuggets, who…
Clippers’ James Harden experience continues to be a work in progress
When the Clippers completed their long-rumored trade for James Harden, coach Tyronn Lue said his team would need 10 games with Harden in their lineup…
Five takeaways from Lakers’ loss to Nuggets in season opener
Lakers forward LeBron James drives to the basket past Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and forward Aaron Gordon, right, during the first half. (David Zalubowski…