Warriors defeat Lakers, How impressive was the win? | The Facility

Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 123-116. Steph Curry shined with 37 points and LeBron James scored 33 points in Lakers’ loss. LeSean McCoy discussed how impressive was the Warriors win.
NBA fines Ja Morant $75,000 for another finger-gun gesture

Ja Morant did not heed the NBA’s warning about imaginary gun gestures, and now the Memphis Grizzlies’ star has been fined.
NBA fines Morant $75K for finger-gun gestures
The NBA has fined Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant $75,000 for twice mimicking shooting a gun with his finger while on the court, the league announced Friday.
Warriors beat Lakers, Has Luka Doncic been disappointing as a Laker? | Breakfast Ball

The Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-116, and Luka Doncic had an “unacceptable” performance by his own standards. Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth ask if Doncic’s tenure in Los Angeles has been disappointing.
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant doesn’t mind being the villain

It was the sort of moment that Ja Morant craves: “I feel like I’ve been the villain for the last two years now.”
How Nikola Jokic quietly became a defensive analytics darling
Nikola Jokic has elevated his IQ to become one of the league’s best defenders.
Butler plays through forearm issue, iffy for Fri.
Warriors forward Jimmy Butler briefly left Thursday’s 123-116 win over the Lakers due to a left forearm issue before returning in the fourth quarter and said his status for Friday’s game against Denver is uncertain.
Luka takes blame for ‘unacceptable’ night in loss
Luka Doncic was short and to the point in describing his cold shooting in the Lakers’ 123-116 loss the Warriors on Thursday, calling it an “unacceptable” performance.
Nets coach on Ant scare: I have to move faster
Brooklyn coach Jordi Fernandez took the blame for Minnesota star Anthony Edwards’ injury scare in Thursday night’s game.
Giannis’ NBA 1st of 35-17-20 keys Bucks’ win
Giannis Antetokounmpo became the first player in NBA history to have 35 points, 17 rebounds and a career-high 20 assists as the Bucks beat the 76ers 126-113 Thursday night.