Anthony Davis

The defending champion Golden State Warriors staved off elimination by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 121-106 in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Damian Lillard had 40 points, including eight 3-pointers, to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 127-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.

While the final product came out looking like any typical Louisiana crawfish boil, the ingredients that went into the pot have raised some eyebrows.

DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 38 points and Zach LaVine added 26 in the Chicago Bulls’ 121-103 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 11 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from a 19-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 107-104.

Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points in a reserve role and Russell Westbrook added 20 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 95-85 victory over the Houston Rockets.

The LA Lakers with newly acquired guard Russell Westbrook on the court with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. All three scored in double digits in 111-99 preseason loss to the Warriors.

The Los Angeles Lakers have reached a deal to acquire Russell Westbrook, sending 3-player package and pick to the Washington Wizards.

Devin Booker scored 22 of his 47 points in a phenomenal first quarter, as the Phoenix Suns eliminated the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers with a 113-100 victory.

Anthony Davis had 42 points and 12 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers never trailed in a 123-110 win over the Phoenix Suns.