James scores 34 but Lakers stumble, fall to Kings 125-116
Lakers Kings Basketball Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) passes off while defended by Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) and center Alex Len (25) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022. LeBron James had 34 points, seven rebounds and six assists for the Lakers. Malik Monk scored 22. They led by six at halftime before the Kings took control in the third quarter, outscoring Los Angeles 40-23. Fox fueled another big run later in the third when Sacramento scored 15 straight and led 92-79.
wftv.comThe top 75 — plus 1 — players in NBA history are revealed
(AP Photo/Randall Benton) (Randall Benton)For the NBA’s 75th anniversary team, 75 players weren’t enough. The top 75 players in NBA history — and one more because of a tie in the voting — have been revealed, a group that has combined to win 158 NBA championships, earn 730 NBA All-Star selections and score more than 1.5 million points. The players were not ranked in order, and were announced over a three-day span randomly. And the league didn’t say which players wound up in that tie to determine the final spot. Dominique Wilkins was a notable omission from the 50th anniversary team but made the 75th anniversary team.
wftv.comLeBron James: Decision to have NBA All-Star Game during the pandemic is a "slap in the face"
The NBA told its teams on Thursday night that it expects to finalize plans in the coming week to have an All-Star Game in Atlanta. The decision to hold the game during the coronavirus pandemic is not going over well with some high-profile players, including Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. "I don't even understand why we're having an All-Star Game, but it's the agreement." Sacramento guard De'Aaron Fox said Wednesday night he thought the notion of an All-Star Game was "stupid" during a pandemic. "If we have to wear masks and do all this for a regular game, then what's the point of bringing an All-Star Game back?
cbsnews.comBogdanovic's career-high 35 lead Kings past Pelicans 140-125
The Kings shot 54%. Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram each scored 24 points for the Pelicans. JJ Redick scored 18 points and Jrue Holiday added 17 for the Pelicans, who shot 57%. The Kings pulled even with the Pelicans in the standings and now are 2 1/2 games behind eighth-place Memphis with four games remaining. Kings: Shot 78% in the first quarter.
Magic build big lead, stay on roll in 132-116 win over Kings
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. The Orlando Magic got a big win and a big loss Sunday. Gordon scored seven of the first nine points for the Magic, who shot 63% in the first half while building a 24-point halftime lead. Orlando shot 52% for the game and matched a season high with 18 3 pointers while shooting 47% from long range. ... Vucevic scored 12 points in the third quarter, when the Magic surged to their biggest lead. Magic: Play Indiana on Tuesday.