This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The turn this Lakers’ season took, it should go down as one of the franchise’s great what-ifs, coulda-woulda-beens ...

If LeBron James carries the Lakers past the Rockets in the first round of the playoffs, it would be his greatest achievement yet. The Lakers are missing their two top players in Luka Doncic (hamstring ...

The Houston Rockets are attempting a historic comeback from a 3-0 deficit against the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James. A potential series loss would mark the first time any team has ever overcome ...

No team in NBA history has blown a 3-0 lead, and LeBron James wasn't going to let the Los Angeles Lakers be the first. Late on Friday, James powered the Lakers to a series-clinching 98-78 victory over ...

LeBron James will lead the Lakers into the first round of the playoffs Saturday against the young and athletic Rockets with the weight of the season on his shoulders. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times) ...