Lakers get inspired, defeat the Memphis Grizzlies, 107-100: Maybe the presence of Adam Silver was all the Los Angeles Lakers needed for inspiration. That and a severely undermanned Memphis team. The Lakers actually won a game, and how often had that been written this season? -- Los Angeles Times
2018 All-Star game will be at Staples Center: The official announcement that the NBA All-Star game was returning to Los Angeles in 2018 came amid jokes about a mayors' dunking contest and comments about the sunny weather. The NBA's seven-year itch led to the game being hosted by Staples Center for the first time since 2011.