The Hornets knocked down a franchise record 24 three-pointers in a 133-126 win over the Hawks. Jalen Johnson had 43 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists in that defeat. The Pelicans, Trail Blazers and Mavericks all snagged overtime victories.

There are nights in the NBA when defense feels optional, and the rim looks as wide as the ocean. Thursday night between the Lakers and Jazz at the Delta Center was exactly that kind of chaotic, beautiful mess.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic did it all on Thursday as they beat the Utah Jazz for third time this season.

This will be just the second game this season that Markkanen will miss, and the Jazz could be in trouble without him. In his lone absence, the Jazz suffered a 31-point loss to the

The Los Angeles Lakers play the Los Angeles Clippers after Luka Dončić scored 45 points in the Lakers' 143-135 victory against the Utah Jazz

Perimeter defense was a major concern for the Lakers in their playoff loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves last year, with James and Rui Hachimura finding themselves unable to pick up the predictable slack left by Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic on that end of the floor.

Luka Doncic makes basketball history never done by Lakers point guard originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers have employed some elite point guards over the years. Magic Johnson and Jerry West are two former backcourt Lakers standouts who come to mind instantly.

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Shaquille O'Neal knows a thing or two about playing a long career. O'Neal played 19 seasons in the NBA, including eight years in

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