The Rockets avoided elimination Wednesday, and Game 6 is Friday with the Warriors leading 3-2. Doncic had 28 points and nine assists, while James added 22 points for the Lakers, who lost in the ...

Ben Verbrugge is a freelance sportswriter with a journalism degree from CSU Dominguez Hills. He is a member of the Los Angeles media and spends most of his time covering the NBA, NFL, and MLB.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) walks off the court after an injury during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves ...