How Kobe made Pierce switch from shooting guard to small forward (1:08)
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
14-4, 1st in Pacific
- 12/11W 87-81
- 12/13W 131-106
- 12/16W 112-107
- 12/18W 114-113
- 12/22L 116-109
- 12/25W 138-115
- 12/27W 127-91
- 12/28L 115-107
- 12/30W 121-107
- 1/1W 109-103
- 1/3W 108-94
- 1/5W 94-92
- 1/7L 118-109
- 1/8W 117-115
- 1/10W 120-102
- 1/12W 117-100
- 1/13W 128-99
- 1/15W 112-95
- 1/18L 115-113
- 1/21W 113-106
- 1/23W 101-90
- 1/25W 115-108
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Where the investigation, lawsuits stemming from Kobe Bryant crash stand today
The Jan. 26, 2020, helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others spawned an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board and a number of civil lawsuits. Here are the details of where those cases stand today.
Stephen A. recalls how happy Kobe was the last time he saw him (3:07)
Why Stephen A. is putting pressure on Kawhi to beat LeBron (2:28)
The longest flight in Lakers history: When the team learned of Kobe's death
The morning after LeBron James eclipsed Kobe Bryant for third in all-time NBA scoring, on the flight home from Philadelphia, the Lakers learned of Bryant's death.
Growing up Kobe: What it's like for these college players to share a legendary name
Kobe Bryant's emergence in the '90s popularized what had been a unique first name. These college players talk about the experience of sharing the name -- especially since Bryant's death.
Childhood home in Italy honors Kobe with plaza
On the anniversary of his death, Reggio Emilia, where Kobe Bryant lived while his father played for its basketball team, will unveil the "Largo Kobe and Gianna Bryant" plaza.
Jerry West reflects on personal relationship with Kobe (5:28)
'Home cooking,' Cavs exec fuel LeBron in return
Playing in his first game in Cleveland in more than two years, LeBron James made up for lost time, single-handedly outscoring his former team in the fourth quarter en route to a season-high 46 points and 10-0 road winning streak for the Lakers.
LeBron: Someone was a little too excited that I missed (0:43)
LeBron dominates in Cleveland with 46-point outburst (2:29)
LeBron unloads 46 points in return to Cleveland (2:00)
LeBron scores 46, Lakers beat Cavs to stay perfect on road
— LeBron James went on tear in the fourth quarter on his former home court, scoring 23 of his 46 points to keep the Los Angeles Lakers unbeaten on the road with a 115-108 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.
LeBron's caps off steal with a layup (0:16)
Harrell dunks all over McGee (0:19)
LeBron does the chalk toss in Cleveland (0:17)
Osman answers LeBron's dunk a with 3-pointer at the buzzer (0:42)
AD's block leads to Morris' jam (0:31)
LeBron caps off 17-point quarter with 3-pointer before the buzzer (0:25)
LeBron drops in pull-up 3-pointer (0:19)
Clippers or Jazz: Who are the Lakers' biggest rivals in the West? (1:55)
Stephen A. details Kobe's legacy beyond the basketball court (3:16)
Pau Gasol, Kobe Bryant and the bond of brothers
Pau Gasol knew Kobe Bryant like few others -- and he cherishes each of those memories, big and small. He's "Uncle Pau."
NBA Power Rankings: Here come the Jazz; Cavs cut down the Nets (twice!)
No team in the NBA this season has had a longer win streak than the Jazz. But they're not the only red-hot West team heading into Week 6.
Kobe Bryant's two legendary NBA careers
The late Lakers legend had two Hall of Fame-worthy careers in his 20 years, one wearing No. 8 and the other wearing No. 24.
2020-21 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 14 | 4 | .778 | - | W3 |
| LA Clippers | 13 | 4 | .765 | 0.5 | W7 |
| Phoenix | 8 | 7 | .533 | 4.5 | L2 |
| Golden State | 9 | 8 | .529 | 4.5 | W1 |
| Sacramento | 6 | 10 | .375 | 7 | W1 |
2020-21 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game114.38th
Rebounds Per Game47.25th
Assists Per Game24.912th
Points Allowed104.52nd
Injuries
2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(28) | Jaden McDaniels | PF | Washington |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 14 | 4 | .778 |
| 2019-20 | 52 | 19 | .732 |
| 2018-19 | 37 | 45 | .451 |
| 2017-18 | 35 | 47 | .427 |
| 2016-17 | 26 | 56 | .317 |