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NBA TRANSACTIONS

San Antonio Spurs ended the two-way contract of Dominick Barlow - 3/2/24
San Antonio Spurs signed Dominick Barlow to a multi-year contract - 3/2/24
Charlotte Hornets ended the two-way contract of Nate Mensah - 3/2/24
Charlotte Hornets signed Marques Bolden to a two-way contract - 3/2/24
Brooklyn Nets signed Jacob Gilyard to a two-way contract - 3/2/24
Oklahoma City sign Mike Muscala - 3/2/24
Toronto Raptors signed D.J. Carton to a two-way contract - 3/2/24
Philadelphia 76ers signed Jeff Dowtin to a two-way contract - 3/2/24
San Antonio Spurs ended the two-way contract of Mamadi Diakte - 3/2/24
San Antonio Spurs sign Raiquan Gray to a two-way contract - 3/2/24
San Antonio Spurs sign Jamaree Bouyea to a two-way contract - 3/2/24
Los Angeles Lakers ended the two-way contract of Dylan Windler - 3/2/24
Los Angeles Lakers signed Harry Gilles III to a two-way contract - 3/2/24
Milwaukee Bucks signed Jaylin Galloway to a two-way contract - 3/2/24

SCORES FROM AROUND THE LEAGUE

Saturday, March 2, 2024
Brooklyn Nets 101, Atlanta Hawks 95
Miami Heat 116, Utah Jazz 103
Portland Trail Blazers 107, Memphis Grizzlies 103
Houston Rockets 133, Phoenix Suns 131

NBA TRANSACTIONS

Washington Wizards sign R.J. Hampton to a 10-day contract - 3/3/24
New Orleans Pelicans sign Izaiah Brockington to a 10-day contract - 3/3/24
Dallas Mavericks end the two-way contract of A.J. Lawson - 3/3/24
Dallas Mavericks sign A.J. Lawson to a multi-year contract - 3/3/24
Washington Wizards sign Justin Champagnie to a two-way contract - 3/3/24
Indiana Pacers end the two-way contract of Kendall Brown - 3/3/24
Indiana Pacers sign Kendall Brown to a multi-year contract - 3/3/24

SCORES FROM AROUND THE LEAGUE

Sunday, March 3, 2024
Philadelphia 76ers 114, Dallas Mavericks 110
Boston Celtics 124, Golden State Warriors 99
LA Clippers 103, Minnesota Timberwolves 102
Orlando Magic 118, Detroit Pistons 111
Toronto Raptors 110, Charlotte Hornets 91
New York Knicks 117, Cleveland Cavaliers 111
San Antonio Spurs 100, Indiana Pacers 97
Oklahoma City Thunder 121, Phoenix Suns 119

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Eastern Conference Player of the Week

Jimmy Butler

Western Conference Player of the Week

Luka Doncic

Eastern Conference Player of the Month

Trae Young

Western Conference Player of the Month

LeBron James

Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month

Ausar Thompson

Western Conference Player of the Week

Amen Thompson

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Matchup Preview - March 4, 2024

Oklahoma City Thunder@Los Angeles Lakers

STARTING LINEUPS

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Point Guard | D'Angelo Russell

Josh Giddey | Shooting Guard | Austin Reaves

Lugentz Dort | Small Forward | LeBron James

Jalen Williams | Power Forward | Rui Hachimura

Chet Holmgren | Center | Anthony Davis

GAME NOTES

The two teams have met 265 times in the regular season (153-112) but just 55 times (26-29) since the Thunder relocated to Oklahoma City prior to the 2008-09 season ... The Lakers are 24-22 all-time against Oklahoma City at Crypto.com Arena ... The Lakers have now played 27 times during the regular season at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, going 0-2 against the New Orleans Hornets while the team was temporarily relocated from 2005-07 and 11-15 against the Thunder ... In 2012, the Thunder defeated the Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals in five games (4-1) ... The two teams also met in the First Round of the 2010 NBA Playoffs, with the Lakers advancing past the Thunder in six games (4-2).

2023-24 Series Schedule
11/30/23 @ Paycom Arena - LAL 114, OKC 107
12/23/23 @ Paycom Arena - OKC 113, LAL 105
1/15/24 @ Crypto.com Arena - OKC 114, LAL 92
3/4/24 @ Crypto.com Arena

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Lakers suffer tough loss in crucial game against Thunder

Lakers defense miscues down stretch are magnified

Recap of Thunder/Lakers game played on March 4, 2024

1st Quarter

11/25 (44%)	Field Goals	13/23 (57%)
0/4 (0%)	3 Pointers	3/6 (50%)
3/4 (75%)	Free Throws	3/4 (75%)
6	Fast Break Pts	6
18	Pts In The Pnt	14
2	2nd Chance Pts	0
0	Bench Points	3
5	Assists	9
9	Rebounds	15
5	Steals	2
1	Blocks	1
3 (2)	Turnovers (Pts Off)	6 (2)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knocked down back-to-back jumpshots giving the Thunder an 9-6 lead. LeBron James tied the game up 13-13 following a slam dunk. The Thunder had a 25-22 lead late in the quarter, but the Lakers ended the quarter on a 10-0 run to take a 32-25 lead after one.

2nd Quarter

15/25 (60%)	Field Goals	10/23 (43%)
4/6 (67%)	3 Pointers	0/7 (0%)
6/6 (100%)	Free Throws	9/10 (90%)
0	Fast Break Pts	2
10	Pts In The Pnt	12
0	2nd Chance Pts	4
16	Bench Points	4
12	Assists	6
12	Rebounds	11
2	Steals	2
1	Blocks	2
3 (2)	Turnovers (Pts Off)	4 (0)

Both teams offenses were on fire in the second quarter. The Thunder began the quarter on a 12-0 run to retake the lead 37-32. Josh Giddey hit a three-pointer that gave the Thunder their biggest lead of the half, eight points, 58-50. The Lakers pulled to within two points, 58-56 following a jumpshot by Anthony Davis. The Thunder took a four-point lead, 65-61 into halftime.

3rd Quarter

10/21 (48%)	Field Goals	14/25 (56%)
2/8 (25%)	3 Pointers	5/11 (45%)
2/8 (25%)	Free Throws	0/0 (0%)
0	Fast Break Pts	2
10	Pts In The Pnt	12
4	2nd Chance Pts	4
5	Bench Points	5
7	Assists	11
11	Rebounds	11
1	Steals	3
1	Blocks	2
5 (0)	Turnovers (Pts Off)	2 (2)

The Thunder continued to lead at the start of the third quarter. Josh Giddey gave the Thunder an eight-point lead, 75-67 after a layup. The Lakers answered with a 9-1 run to tie the game up 76-76. LeBron James knocked down a three-pointer that gave the Lakers the lead 79-78. Spencer Dinwiddie hit a three-pointer as the quarter was coming to an end, giving the Lakers a 94-87 lead and ended the quarter with a 94-89 lead.

4th Quarter

13/18 (72%)	Field Goals	11/24 (46%)
2/3 (67%)	3 Pointers	2/9 (22%)
11/13 (85%)	Free Throws	1/1 (100%)
0	Fast Break Pts	0
14	Pts In The Pnt	12
2	2nd Chance Pts	6
4	Bench Points	10
10	Assists	4
11	Rebounds	8
2	Steals	1
0	Blocks	1
2 (0)	Turnovers (Pts Off)	4 (2)

The Lakers controlled the early part of the fourth quarter, but the Thunder got to the free throw line early on and they got back in the game. At one point, they hit five straight free throws and took a one-point lead, 108-107. With about three minutes to go in the game, the Thunder held a 116-111 lead, when D'Angelo Russell drilled a three-pointer from the corner, making it 116-114. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knocked down consecutive jumpshots that pushed the Thunder lead back to six, 120-114. The Thunder would hold on and get a 128-119 victory over the Lakers.

Matchup of the Game

Gilgeous-Alexander	Head-2-Head	Russell
17-for-24	Field Goals	8-for-16
0-for-2	3 Pointers	4-for-8
10-for-12	Free Throws	4-for-4
6	Rebounds	4
13	Assists	7
2	Steals	0
2	Blocks	0
2	Turnovers	4

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Final
	25	40	24	39	128
	32	29	33	25	119

Player Stats
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - 44 points, 6 rebounds, 13 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Josh Giddey - 34 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists
Lugentz Dort - 10 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
Chet Holmgren - 10 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 1 block

Player Stats
Anthony Davis - 29 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
LeBron James - 27 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal
D'Angelo Russell - 24 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists
Rui Hachimura - 11 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks
Spencer Dinwiddie - 10 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists

Upcoming Schedule
3/6/24: vs. Sacramento Kings
3/8/24: vs. Milwaukee Bucks
3/10/24: vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
3/13/24: @ Sacramento Kings
3/16/24: vs. Golden State Warriors


D'Lo attacking the basket


LeBron with the tough shot over the defense


LeBron throwing it down


James with another easy dunk

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Around The League

NBA TRANSACTIONS

Dallas Mavericks signed Alex Fudge to a two-way contract - 3/4/24
Toronto Raptors ends the two-way contract of Markquis Nowell - 3/4/24
Toronto Raptors signed Mouhamdou Gueye to a two-way contract - 3/4/24
Indiana Pacers sign Quenton Jackson to a two-way contract - 3/4/24
Toronto Raptors signed Jahmi'us Ramsey to a 10-day contract 3/4/24
Phoenix Suns ended the two-way contract of Theo Maledon - 3/4/24
Phoenix Suns sign Ish Wainwright to a two-way contract - 3/4/24
New York Knicks sign Jacob Toppin to a two-way contract - 3/4/24
Atlanta Hawks sign Dylan Windler to a two-way contract - 3/4/24

SCORES FROM AROUND THE LEAGUE

Monday, March 4, 2024
Memphis Grizzlies 124, Brooklyn Nets 123
Milwaukee Bucks 105, LA Clippers 94
Minnesota Timberwolves 105, Portland Trail Blazers 88
Utah Jazz 113, Washington Wizards 106
Chicago Bulls 110, Sacramento Kings 107

NBA TRANSACTIONS

New York Knicks sign Shake Milton - 3/5/24

SCORES FROM AROUND THE LEAGUE

Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Orlando Magic 109, Charlotte Hornets 95
Cleveland Cavaliers 120, Boston Celtics 106
Brooklyn Nets 111, Philadelphia 76ers 102
Miami Heat 100, Detroit Pistons 82
Atlanta Hawks 126, New York Knicks 123
New Orleans Pelicans 143, Toronto Raptors 114
Houston Rockets 120, San Antonio Spurs 108
Indiana Pacers 119, Dallas Mavericks 114
Phoenix Suns 132, Denver Nuggets 125

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Matchup Preview - March 6, 2024

Sacramento Kings@Los Angeles Lakers

STARTING LINEUPS

De'Aaron Fox | Point Guard | D'Angelo Russell

Kevin Huerter | Shooting Guard | Austin Reaves

Keegan Murray | Small Forward | LeBron James

Harrison Barnes | Power Forward | Rui Hachimura

Domantas Sabonis | Center | Anthony Davis

GAME NOTES

Los Angeles owns a 282-167 advantage in the all-time series ... The two franchises have met 325 times overall in the Los Angeles ear (211-114) and 161 times since the Kings moved to Sacramento (103-58) ... The Lakers are 28-18 all-time against the Kings at Crypto.com Arena ... Against Sacramento on Nov. 3, 2010, Kobe Bryant recorded his 17th career triple-double, while passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the franchise leader for career minutes in a 112-100 Lakers victory at Sacramento ... In 2006-07, the Lakers were whistled for 42 personal fouls in their 132-128 overtime victory in Sacramento on Jan. 4, 2007, establishing a new Los Angeles era franchise record ... The Lakers had last committed 42 personal fouls on Feb. 17, 1957, versus St. Louis when the team was still in Minneapolis.

2023-24 Series Schedule
10/29/23 @ Golden 1 Center - SAC 115, LAL 110
11/15/23 @ Crypto.com Arena - SAC 128, LAL 121
3/6/24 @ Crypto.com Arena
3/13/24 @ Golden 1 Center

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Lakers pull it together down the stretch for victory over Kings

Lakers down by four late, come away with five point win

Recap of Kings/Lakers game played on March 6, 2024

1st Quarter

12/28 (43%)	Field Goals	10/20 (50%)
5/11 (43%)	3 Pointers	2/8 (25%)
2/3 (67%)	Free Throws	2/7 (29%)
4	Fast Break Pts	2
10	Pts In The Pnt	10
9	2nd Chance Pts	2
13	Bench Points	3
10	Assists	6
13	Rebounds	13
3	Steals	1
1	Blocks	2
2 (3)	Turnovers (Pts Off)	5 (2)

The Lakers took an early lead 11-7 on a LeBron James jumpshot, but the Kings responded with a 8-0 run, taking the lead 15-11. Austin Reaves hit a three-pointer that gave the Lakers back the lead, 17-15. The Kings hit three three-pointers, giving them a five-point lead, 24-19. Malik Monk hit two free throws and Alex Len followed those up with a slam dunk to give the Kings a 31-24 lead after one.

2nd Quarter

9/18 (50%)	Field Goals	10/22 (45%)
3/6 (50%)	3 Pointers	3/10 (30%)
4/6 (67%)	Free Throws	6/6 (100%)
2	Fast Break Pts	2
10	Pts In The Pnt	8
4	2nd Chance Pts	6
9	Bench Points	9
4	Assists	10
7	Rebounds	14
1	Steals	0
1	Blocks	1
0 (2)	Turnovers (Pts Off)	2 (0)

LeBron James opened the quarter hitting a three-pointer and then the Kings scored seven straight to push their lead to eleven, 38-27. Spencer Dinwiddie scored eight straight points that gave the Lakers a one-point lead 46-45. The Kings would retake the lead towards the end of the quarter and go into halftime leading 56-53.

3rd Quarter

9/18 (50%)	Field Goals	8/19 (42%)
5/9 (56%)	3 Pointers	3/6 (50%)
5/8 (62%)	Free Throws	9/9 (100%)
2	Fast Break Pts	0
8	Pts In The Pnt	6
0	2nd Chance Pts	2
4	Bench Points	0
5	Assists	5
10	Rebounds	9
3	Steals	4
3	Blocks	1
6 (0)	Turnovers (Pts Off)	6 (2)

A pair of three-pointers by De'Aaron Fox tied the game at 66-66, then gave the Kings the lead 69-66. Later in the quarter Fox hit two free throws that gave the Kings a 79-71 lead. LeBron James scored the final seven points in the quarter for the Lakers and cut the Kings lead down to three, 84-81.

4th Quarter

10/25 (40%)	Field Goals	8/21 (38%)
3/11 (27%)	3 Pointers	14/15 (93%)
1/1 (100%)	Free Throws	14/15 (93%)
6	Fast Break Pts	4
12	Pts In The Pnt	8
2	2nd Chance Pts	0
6	Bench Points	10
7	Assists	6
10	Rebounds	14
1	Steals	0
1	Blocks	0
4 (5)	Turnovers (Pts Off)	3 (3)

Consecutive three-pointers by Kevin Huerter and Malik Monk gave the Kings a 99-90 lead. Domantas Sabonis' layup gave the Kings a 103-92 lead. The Lakers went on a 9-0 run to close the gap and trail 103-101. Austin Reaves knocked down two free throws that gave the Lakers a one-point lead, 106-105. Spencer Dinwiddie gave the Lakers the lead after hitting two free throws, 108-107. Rookie guard Jalen Hood-Schifino put the game away when he knocked down a huge three-pointer, giving the Lakers a 111-107 lead. They would go on to win 114-109.

Matchup of the Game

Huerter	Head-2-Head	Reaves
5-for-15	Field Goals	6-for-10
4-for-11	3 Pointers	3-for-7
2-for-3	Free Throws	2-for-2
4	Rebounds	2
3	Assists	6
0	Steals	0
0	Blocks	0
0	Turnovers	2

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Final
	31	25	28	25	109
	24	29	28	33	114

Player Stats
De'Aaron Fox - 21 points, 2 rebounds, 10 assists, 5 steals, 1 block
Domantas Sabonis - 17 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists
Kevin Huerter - 16 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists
Keegan Murray - 13 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 blocks
Malik Monk - 12 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists
Harrison Barnes - 10 points, 4 rebounds

Player Stats
LeBron James - 37 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals
Austin Reaves - 17 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists
Anthony Davis - 14 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 3 blocks
D'Angelo Russell - 13 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists
Rui Hachimura - 11 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist

Upcoming Schedule
3/8/24: vs. Milwaukee Bucks
3/10/24: vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
3/13/24: @ Sacramento Kings
3/16/24: vs. Golden State Warriors
3/18/24: vs. Atlanta Hawks
3/22/24: vs. Philadelphia 76ers


Hachimura hitting the jumper to get the game going


LeBron with the tough layup


Reaves hammers it home

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Around The League

NBA TRANSACTIONS

Detroit Pistons signed Taj Gibson to a 10-day contract - 3/6/24
Miami Heat waive Dru Smith - 3/6/24
Miami Heat sign Patty Mills - 3/6/24
Minnesota Timberwolves sign T.J. Warren to a 10-day contract - 3/6/24

SCORES FROM AROUND THE LEAGUE

Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Orlando Magic 113, Washington Wizards 78
Atlanta Hawks 125, Cleveland Cavaliers 82
Memphis Grizzlies 119, Philadelphia 76ers 117
LA Clippers 108, Houston Rockets 76
Chicago Bulls 102, Utah Jazz 93
Golden State Warriors 101, Milwaukee Bucks 99
Oklahoma City Thunder 127, Portland Trail Blazers 104

NBA TRANSACTIONS

Memphis Grizzlies 10-day contract to Matthew Hurt expired - 3/7/24

SCORES FROM AROUND THE LEAGUE

Thursday, March 7, 2024
Detroit Pistons 111, Brooklyn Nets 102
Minnesota Timberwolves 117, Indiana Pacers 116
Dallas Mavericks 114, Miami Heat 110
Phoenix Suns 113, Toronto Raptors 111
Denver Nuggets 119, Boston Celtics 117
Chicago Bulls 106, Golden State Warriors 92
Sacramento Kings 124, San Antonio Spurs 95

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Matchup Preview - March 8, 2024

Milwaukee Bucks@Los Angeles Lakers

STARTING LINEUPS

Damian Lilliard | Point Guard | D'Angelo Russell

Malik Beasley | Shooting Guard | Spencer Dinwiddie

Jae Crowder | Small Forward | Austin Reaves

Giannis Antetokounmpo | Power Forward | Rui Hachimura

Brook Lopez | Center | Anthony Davis

GAME NOTES

This will be the 145th overall meeting between the two teams ... The Lakers hold an 84-60 all-time series advantage ... A Lakers win on March 6, 2020 snapped a six-game losing streak to the Bucks ... The Lakers are 13-10 all-time against the Bucks at Crypto.com Arena … In Milwaukee, Los Angeles has an overall road record of 30-41 in the series).

2023-24 Series Schedule
3/8/24 @ Crypto.com Arena
3/26/24 @ FiservForum

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Lakers are dominated by Bucks without LeBron in lineup

Lakers lost keeps them from advancing in the standings

Recap of Bucks/Lakers game played on March 8, 2024

1st Quarter

11/27 (41%)	Field Goals	8/20 (40%)
5/14 (36%)	3 Pointers	1/5 (20%)
0/0 (0%)	Free Throws	7/10 (70%)
5	Fast Break Pts	4
10	Pts In The Pnt	8
4	2nd Chance Pts	0
9	Bench Points	3
7	Assists	4
15	Rebounds	16
3	Steals	0
1	Blocks	1
3 (5)	Turnovers (Pts Off)	4 (4)

The Bucks opened the game knocking down back-to-back three pointers giving them a 6-0 lead. Anthony Davis knocked down back-to-back jumpshots that tied the game at 13-13. The Bucks took a nine-point lead, 25-16 following a layup by Patrick Beverley. Anthony Davis made two free throws to end the first quarter, with the Bucks holding a 27-24 lead.

2nd Quarter

15/25 (60%)	Field Goals	10/21 (48%)
7/13 (54%)	3 Pointers	5/7 (71%)
8/8 (100%)	Free Throws	0/0 (0%)
0	Fast Break Pts	4
6	Pts In The Pnt	10
6	2nd Chance Pts	2
10	Bench Points	3
8	Assists	8
12	Rebounds	7
3	Steals	1
1	Blocks	1
1 (0)	Turnovers (Pts Off)	6 (0)

As the second quarter got underway the Lakers cut the Bucks lead down to two, 38-36. Damian Lillard hit two straight three-pointers giving the Bucks a 44-36 lead. A three-pointer by Malik Beasley put the Bucks lead into double-digits, 56-44. A three-pointer late in the quarter from Giannis Antetokounmpo put the Bucks up 68-49. The Bucks had a commanding lead going into halftime, 72-49.

3rd Quarter

7/22 (32%)	Field Goals	11/27 (41%)
1/10 (10%)	3 Pointers	2/7 (29%)
11/13 (85%)	Free Throws	0/2 (0%)
2	Fast Break Pts	6
10	Pts In The Pnt	14
6	2nd Chance Pts	4
4	Bench Points	2
7	Assists	4
12	Rebounds	16
1	Steals	0
3	Blocks	1
1 (2)	Turnovers (Pts Off)	3 (0)

As the second half got underway the Bucks continued to insert themselves on the Lakers as their lead reached thirty points, 95-65 on a jumpshot by Giannis. Damian Lillard hit seven free throws during the quarter and the Bucks maintained their commanding lead going into the final quarter, 98-73.

4th Quarter

9/21 (43%)	Field Goals	14/21 (67%)
6/13 (46%)	3 Pointers	3/6 (50%)
1/2 (50%)	Free Throws	2/3 (67%)
0	Fast Break Pts	6
4	Pts In The Pnt	12
2	2nd Chance Pts	2
15	Bench Points	7
2	Assists	8
7	Rebounds	11
1	Steals	3
0	Blocks	2
4 (8)	Turnovers (Pts Off)	3 (2)

Malik Beasley continued his hot shooting, hitting consecutive three-pointers and giving the Bucks a 107-82 lead. Later in the quarter Bobby Portis Jr. knocked down consecutive three-pointers as the Bucks lead grew, 121-94. The Bucks went on to defeat the Lakers, 123-106.

Matchup of the Game

Beasley	Head-2-Head	Dinwiddie
5-for-11	Field Goals	8-for-17
2-for-4	3 Pointers	3-for-4
4-for-4	Free Throws	1-for-1
5	Rebounds	2
2	Assists	6
1	Steals	0
0	Blocks	0
1	Turnovers	4

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Final
	27	45	26	25	123
	24	25	24	33	106

Player Stats
Damian Lillard - 32 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists
Bobby Portis Jr. - 19 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals
Michael Beasley - 18 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
Giannis Antetokounmpo - 18 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks
Brook Lopez - 13 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks

Player Stats
Anthony Davis - 26 points, 22 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 4 blocks
Spencer Dinwiddie - 21 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists
Austin Reaves - 20 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists
D'Angelo Russell - 13 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals
Rui Hachimura - 11 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

Upcoming Schedule
3/10/24: vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
3/13/24: @ Sacramento Kings
3/16/24: vs. Golden State Warriors
3/18/24: vs. Atlanta Hawks
3/22/24: vs. Philadelphia 76ers
3/24/24: vs. Indiana Pacers


Davis throws it down


Davis hits the shot from the elbow


Hachimura with the layup