Lakers Eliminated From NBA Playoffs

The Lakers were without Lebron James for a second straight game and the fourth time in the five games due to a sprained ankle, the latest of the injuries that plagued L.A. this season.

This is the second time in James’ four years with L.A. that they’ve missed the playoffs, and just the fourth time for him in his 19-year career. 

Embiid Scored 45 points, 13 Rebounds

Philadelphia star Joel Embiid scored 45 points and had 13 rebounds in the 76ers’ 131-122 win over the Indiana Pacers Tuesday night.

He’s now the first player since Russell Westbrook in the 2016-2017 season to have 12 games with 40 or more points and 10 or more rebounds.

As well as being a frontrunner to win the MVP, he could potentially also be the first center since Shaquille O'Neal to win the league scoring title.

National Basketball Association

Tuesday, April 5 Scoreboard

Milwaukee 127, Chicago 106

Philadelphia 131, Indiana 122

Orlando 120, Cleveland 115

Brooklyn 118, Houston 105

Miami 144, Charlotte 115

Toronto 118, Atlanta 108

Washington 132, Minnesota 114

Oklahoma City 98, Portland 94

San Antonio 116, Denver 97

Utah 121, Memphis 115 (OT)

New Orleans 123, Sacramento 109

Phoenix 121, Los Angeles Lakers 110

Wednesday, April 6 Schedule (All Times Central)

Dallas at Detroit, 6 p.m.

Brooklyn at New York, 6:30 p.m.

Washington at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

Boston at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Utah, 8 p.m.

Phoenix at Los Angeles Clippers, 9 p.m.