Lakers 123, Trail Blazers 115
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The Los Angeles Lakers took care of business against the Miami Heat at home to earn their third straight victory.
Most would name Nikola Jokić and Giannis Antetokounmpo in the top three players in the league right now, with reigning MVP and NBA Champion Shai Gigelous-Alexander up there with them. Both players showed why they are revered and respected by anyone who follows the NBA landscape.
The Lakers defeated the Knicks in overtime, 101-99. Anthony Davis recorded 20 points, six rebounds and four assists for the Lakers, while Talen Horton-Tucker added 13 points, five rebounds and 10 assists in the victory, including the go-ahead 3pt FG with ...
A total of nine rookie scale extensions were completed in 2025, with three players earning maximum-salary deals.
While there were only two games on opening night, there was still more than enough star power on display in Oklahoma and southern California to keep fans glued to their screens; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Luka Doncic starting the season as four of the top faces of the league.
Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies in the first group play game of the Emirates NBA Cup.
Sunday evening. Tip-off from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, is at 9:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Heat vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.