LOS ANGELES -- LeBron James vowed to be better for Friday's Game 6 of the Lakers' first-round series against the Grizzlies. He kept his word, and his teammates kept up the pressure from the ...

'Like a Game 7': Lakers sharpen focus for Game 5 vs. Timberwolves Lakers coach JJ Redick and guard Austin Reaves need a win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday to avoid playoff elimination.

The Los Angeles Lakers made it clear in their 125-85 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6 of the Western Conference playoffs they didn't want this series to extend to a winner-take-all showdown.

Lakers star LeBron James and coach Darvin Ham are ready to prepare for second-round playoff series against the Kings or Warriors after dispatching Memphis.

It wasn’t easy for the Lakers in Game 7, just as it wasn’t easy for them the entire series. But in the end, L.A. was at full strength for the first time this postseason, and played to its strengths ...

Coincidentally, Lakers head coach JJ Redick acknowledged pre-game that the fans' theory is accurate, via ESPN's Dave McMenamin.

In Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals, Lakers player Sasha Vujacic stood at the free-throw line at a critical moment. With the eyes of the entire crowd upon him, he calmly made both free throws, helping ...

1954 NBA Finals: Syracuse Nationals vs. Minneapolis Lakers The Lakers would beat the Knicks in the 1953 NBA Finals and found themselves back in a Game 7 the following year.

The Lakers are on to the second round of the playoffs after finishing off the Grizzlies with a dominant 40-point victory in Game 6.

The Lakers face elimination Wednesday night when hosting Minnesota, their inability to close quarters, especially the final one, a problem that needs correction.