It feels dire because it’s the Lakers and of course, because it’s James. Their record says 11-8 going into their showdown against the spry Thunder, but when four of the losses are by double digits, it’s easier to call for the code red.
The NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament resumes Tuesday, with six of the eight spots in the knockout round three in each conference still up for grabs on the seventh and final night of group-stage play.
Pascal Siakam scored 23 points, Scottie Barnes and Dennis Schroder each had 17 and the Toronto Raptors never trailed in beating Detroit 142-113 on Sunday, handing the struggling Pistons their 11th consecutive loss. Barnes led Toronto with nine assists as the Raptors recorded a franchise-record 44. Toronto finished with more assists than Detroit had made baskets (39).