College basketball picks: What's the deal with these mystery teams?
Dayton, San Diego State and Gonzaga will all give bracket fillers pause in March. Our panel weighs in on that trio and the weekend's top games.
Los Angeles Teams
The Lakers will look to improve the non-LeBron offense
Despite the presence of Anthony Davis, life without LeBron James has been less than impressive for the Lakers (except against the Warriors).
AD, Lakers handle Warriors without LeBron (1:29)
Chihuahua hosts his own dunk contest ... no big deal (0:32)
Jaquez knocks down thrilling game-winner for UCLA (1:05)
LeBron gets fired up for AD's ridiculous save, Kuzma's and-1 slam (0:38)
Jarquez's 3 propels UCLA to win over Arizona State
Jaime Jarquez's 3-pointer with .6 seconds remaining gave UCLA a 75-72 victory over Arizona State on Thursday night and put the Bruins in a share of the Pac-12 Conference lead.
Davis leads way in Lakers' seventh straight win, James out
Anthony Davis had 23 points and six rebounds in three quarters and the Los Angeles Lakers won their seventh straight game and NBA-record 18th in a row on the road against the Western Conference, beating the injury-plagued Golden State Warriors 116-86...
LeBron has no chill cheering on Draymond's ejection (1:27)
USC beats cold-shooting Arizona 57-48
Onyeka Onkongwu scored 11 points, including a three-quarters court shot, and grabbed 10 rebounds as Southern California gave its NCAA Tournament hopes a boost with a 57-48 victory over Arizona on Thursday night.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
It sounds like Griffin Canning's MRI results were basically inconclusive. The plan, a source said, is for Canning to undergo treatment, throw again soon after and see how his elbow responds, at which point the Angels will determine the next step.
Okongwu sends Mannion's layup into the stands (0:31)
Bubble Watch 2020: Under .500 in conference play? No problem
Your updated source for all of the latest on the NCAA men's tournament bubble.
Okongwu heaves unbelievable buzzer-beater from far 3-point line (0:52)
JaVale has another Shaqtin' moment on inbounds pass (0:28)
Kawhi, PG dictate Clippers vs. Nuggets bet (1:01)
Will Chicharito be a flop for the LA Galaxy? (2:14)
How can the Pelicans better defend LeBron? (0:55)
Source: Canning's MRI inconclusive; treatment set
Los Angeles Angels starter Griffin Canning underwent an MRI on his sore right elbow Thursday, and a source told ESPN's Alden Gonzalez that the results were inconclusive. The plan is for Canning to undergo treatment before throwing again, the source said.
Hoop Collective: Tatum, Small Ball, Buyouts & More
Is Jayson Tatum's leap the new normal? Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon discuss his hot streak, then breakdown the Rockets and how small ball is working (11:20). Plus, why are the Jazz (26:00), Heat (33:00) and 76ers (38:00) all struggling? And who could be bought out and join the Lakers (44:00)?
Stephen A. sounds off on load management (1:24)
Do the Lakers need to load manage LeBron? (1:28)
5-on-5: Can LeBron catch Giannis for MVP?
Our NBA experts answer the big questions about the MVP race and other awards.
BBTN: Who loves the Dodgers? Tim Kurkjian loves the Dodgers
Who loves the Dodgers? Tim Kurkjian loves the Dodgers (4:26). He also loves the Indians' depth, while he and Buster are concerned about Edwin Diaz, Giancarlo Stanton. Plus, is the league really going to crack down on pine tar? Probably not.
Kobe Bryant memorabilia up for auction
Some key Kobe Bryant memorabilia, including two of his Los Angeles Lakers uniforms and cement handprints from his induction into the Grauman's Chinese Theater hall of fame gallery, are going up for sale in April.
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NBA: 2019-20 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 45 | 12 | .789 | - | W7 |
| LA Clippers | 39 | 19 | .672 | 6.5 | W2 |
| Sacramento | 24 | 34 | .414 | 21.5 | L1 |
| Phoenix | 24 | 35 | .407 | 22 | L1 |
| Golden State | 12 | 47 | .203 | 34 | L8 |
MLB: Cactus League Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Dodgers | 4 | 1 | .800 | - | W2 |
| San Diego | 4 | 1 | .800 | - | W3 |
| San Francisco | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1 | W1 |
| Colorado | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1 | L1 |
| Chicago | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1 | W1 |
| Milwaukee | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1 | W1 |
| Chicago | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Texas | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2 | L1 |
| LA Angels | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | L2 |
| Cleveland | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | L2 |
| Cincinnati | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | W1 |
| Arizona | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | L2 |
| Seattle | 2 | 4 | .333 | 2.5 | L2 |
| Oakland | 2 | 5 | .286 | 3 | W2 |
MLB: Cactus League Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Dodgers | 4 | 1 | .800 | - | W2 |
| San Diego | 4 | 1 | .800 | - | W3 |
| San Francisco | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1 | W1 |
| Colorado | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1 | L1 |
| Chicago | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1 | W1 |
| Milwaukee | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1 | W1 |
| Chicago | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Texas | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2 | L1 |
| LA Angels | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | L2 |
| Cleveland | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | L2 |
| Cincinnati | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | W1 |
| Arizona | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | L2 |
| Seattle | 2 | 4 | .333 | 2.5 | L2 |
| Oakland | 2 | 5 | .286 | 3 | W2 |