The Los Angeles Lakers’ streak in clutch situations came to a halt Friday night, as the Milwaukee Bucks had a 105-101 win at the Staples Center. The game had it all: late-game tension, controversial calls,

LeBron James, Luka Donic and the Los Angeles Lakers invade the Alamo to battle Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs today. Find out how to watch for free.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been exploring an interesting trade deal with Sacramento Kings as their needs intensify.

BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles and Milwaukee play in non-conference action. The Lakers have gone 10-6 at home. Los Angeles ranks eighth in the Western Conference at limiting opponent scoring, allowing just 116.6 points while holding opponents to 48.6% shooting.

The Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

De’Aaron Fox uncorked the offense in the third quarter with six points in 86 seconds, and the team followed his lead, obliterating the paint. They also got a slight stimulus from the Lakers’ carelessness, which set them up with an 11-point lead going into the final stretch.

Trade talks are heating up for the Los Angeles Lakers. Dillon Brooks is a name being discussed. The Lakers want to add a strong defender. Brooks fits the bill. He can guard top players. This would help LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

The Sporting Tribune's Arash Markazi watched the Lakers lose their first clutch game of the season and is beginning to wonder if they are as good as their record.