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The Los Angeles Lakers dominated the Toronto Raptors 110-93, winning for just the second time in their seven games on Sunday evening. Lakers’ Luka Doncic dropped 25 points and seven assists, while LeBron James added 24 points and seven assists. Deandre Ayton also contributed 25 points and 13 rebounds in his impressive return from a […] The post Luka-LeBron duo lifts Lakers in a 110-93 victory against Raptors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Joel Embiid said he is “getting back to myself” after the Philadelphia 76ers’ 123-108 win over the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on Thursday. “Tonight is a perfect example different than Memphis. I just made plays for each other…taking what the defense gives me,” Embiid explained, highlighting his focus on teamwork over individual stats. […] The post Joel Embiid reflects on performance as 76ers top Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Luka Doncic scored 34 points, including 17 from the free throw line, and added eight assists and six rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied past the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies 128-121 on Friday at Crypto.com Arena. LeBron James contributed 31 points and nine rebounds, leading a dominant fourth-quarter push highlighted by a 12-2 run. Jake […] The post Doncic, James combine for 65 points as Lakers rally past short-handed Grizzlies appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Boston Celtics have done a major job of exceeding expectations so far this season. Even in the absence of Jayson Tatum, the Celtics have looked stellar all campaign and are currently perched third in the East with a 21-12 record. The head of the snake is none other than Jaylen Brown, averaging 29.5 points, […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown sends clear message to doubters amid surge appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Jalen Johnson continues to soar for the Atlanta Hawks—literally and figuratively. The Hawks’ trading of Trae Young to the Washington Wizards signaled that Johnson is now the face of the franchise. On Sunday, he led the Hawks to their third straight win after trouncing the Golden State Warriors, 124-111, at Chase Center. Johnson tallied 23 […] The post Hawks’ Jalen Johnson soars through air for thunderous dunk vs. Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints .