While many feel the Lakers could be in trouble due to LeBron James' groin strain, Stephen A. Smith explained how it could be a blessing in disguise.

LeBron James suffered a groin strain Saturday night that forced him out the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the Boston Celtics and threatens to complicate the team’s push to the playoffs. Midway through the fourth quarter of Boston’s 111-101 victory at TD Garden,

Siakam is fined $25,000 for confronting and directing profane language toward game officials after Friday's loss to the Hawks.

Pacers forward Pascal Siakam fined $25k by the NBA for confronting and directing profane language toward game officials in a two-point loss Saturday in Atlanta.Source: Bluesky

Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists to help the Boston Celtics extend their winning streak to four games by beating the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night.

Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists to help the Boston Celtics extend their winning streak to four games by beating the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night.

Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night. With LeBron James in the locker room with a strained groin,