1996 — Magic Johnson becomes the second NBA player to reach 10,000 career assists, getting the milestone on the go-ahead basket in the Lakers’ 102-90 victory over Sacramento.

The trade of big man Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic has left the Lakers exposed in the paint. ... With the Lakers trailing 97-90, he hit back-to-back 3-pointers.

According to StatMuse, the Bulls had an offensive rating of 115.2 and a defensive rating of 101.8, both of which were the best in the NBA that season.The Lakers, meanwhile, had an offensive rating ...

Like a bull, when Dončić sees the Clippers, he sees red. And with the Clippers “redding” — the Lakers’ internal term for switching defensively — Dončić dictated the terms of the matchup.