In an NBA drunk on 140-point games and empty calories, the Lakers just served a vintage playoff meal: defense, desperation, and a final score that looked like it was from 2005. This wasn't pretty. It was beautiful.

Luka Doncic had arguably his best performance so far this season as the Lakers got their fourth straight win in a shootout against the Bulls.

Video highlights of Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves forcing overtime and Luka Doncic's game-winner against the Denver Nuggets.

The Rockets opened a two-game set against the Lakers with an ugly offensive showing in the fourth quarter to see an important game slip away.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic had 27 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, LeBron James added 21 points and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied past the New Orleans Pelicans 110-101 Tuesday night for their third straight victory.

Victor Wembanyama dropped 40 points against the Lakers Tuesday night, reminding everyone that yes, he's the most dominate player in the league on both ends of the floor. This performance should come with a asterisk,

Austin Reaves forces overtime after scoring off a rebound from his own free throw before Luka Doncic scores in the final second of a 127-125 Lakers win.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic had 51 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, LeBron James added 18 points in his return after missing three games because of injuries and the Los Angeles Lakers used a strong third quarter to defeat the Chicago Bulls 142-130 on Thursday night.

Video highlights of Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic and Deandre Ayton erupting offensively against the Chicago Bulls.

Luka Doncic finishes with 51 points and falls one assist short of a triple-double as the Lakers defeat the Chicago Bulls 142-130 for their fourth straight win.

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