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The Lakers Are Stuck With This

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Chris Thompson

The Lake Show Is Awful Television

Patrick Redford

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after he is called for his fifth foul of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 23, 2021 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 106-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The Lakers Are Big-Time Butt

Giri Nathan

Russell Westbrook Was A Mess

Russell Westbrook Has The Eye On Him

Arena view. Fans point to another fan who it appears threw popcorn

The Assholes Are Back, Too

Laura Wagner

Wizards Complete U-Turn

Westbrook holds the game ball after breaking Oscar Robertson's triple-double record.

Russell Westbrook Ended A Good Night With A Bad Shot

Russell Westbrook, Ish Smith, and Bradley Beal celebrate during the Wizards' win over the Lakers.

The Unstoppable, Charming, Incredibly Telegenic Wizards Are Truly Basketball’s Feel-Good Story, No Matter What The Haters And Losers Say

Russell Westbrook walks toward the center court logo during another Wizards loss.

Russell Westbrook Sure Knows How To Lose A Basketball Game

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Russell Westbrook Can’t Believe He Airballed A Free Throw Either

Albert Burneko

Russell Westbrook celebrates hitting the game-winning shot as Joe Harris looks on

Joe Harris’s Brainfart Gives The Wizards One Night Of Sweet, Sweet Dignity

Go Ahead And Feel Good About The John Wall And Russell Westbrook Trade

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