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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates after making a 3-point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half of a semifinal in the NBA basketball In-Season Tournament, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

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LeBron James scores 30 points, Lakers rout Pelicans 133-89 to reach tournament final
By MARK ANDERSON - AP Sports Writer
Thu,12/07/23-10:52PM , 279 Reads
LAS VEGAS (AP) — LeBron James scored 30 points in less than three quarters and the Los Angeles Lakers steamrolled the New Orleans Pelicans 133-89 on Thursday night to reach the championship game in the NBA In-Season Tournament.
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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts while Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner, front right, defends during the first half of a semifinal game in the NBA basketball In-Season Tournament, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

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NBA In-Season Tournament not lacking in the Las Vegas glitz and glamour
By MARK ANDERSON - AP Sports Writer
Thu,12/07/23-8:40PM , 259 Reads
LAS VEGAS (AP) — When league officials decided to play the semifinals and championship game of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament in Las Vegas, they knew it wouldn't be an understated affair.

And it hasn't been.
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Thursday's Scores
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Thu,12/07/23-8:25PM , 135 Reads
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Alexandria 53, Elton 28

Amite 75, University (Lab) 55

Ben Franklin 33, Country Day 22

Berwick 34, Hanson Memorial 11

Carencro 41, St. Thomas More 30

Castor 53, Glenbrook 14

Central Lafourche 43, New Iberia 31

Chalmette 53, Hannan 35
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Thursday's Scores
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Thu,12/07/23-8:24PM , 131 Reads
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Ascension Catholic 56, Central Private 44

Barbe 63, Reeves 44

Bastrop 57, General Trass (Lake Providence) 56

Bell City 54, Hathaway 40

Buckeye 64, Fairview 43

Caldwell Parish 60, Teurlings Catholic 51

Carencro 74, Iota 49

Central Lafourche 53, Central Catholic 39
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