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CAPTIONDavid West, Carlos Boozer

Darron Cummings / Associated Press

Lakers forward Carlos Boozer, right, is fouled by Indiana Pacers forward David West while attempting a shot during the first half of Monday's game.

CAPTIONRodney Stuckey, Wayne Ellington, Robert Sacre

Darron Cummings / Associated Press

Indiana Pacers guard Rodney Stuckey, center, battles Lakers guard Wayne Ellington, right, and center Robert Sacre for a loose ball during the first half of Monday's game.

CAPTIONCarlos Boozer, David West, Lavoy Allen

Darron Cummings / Associated Press

Lakers forward Carlos Boozer, center, puts up a shot between Indiana Pacers forward David West, left, and forward Lavoy Allen during the first half of Monday's game.

CAPTIONKobe Bryant, C.J. Miles

Darron Cummings / Associated Press

Lakers star Kobe Bryant, right, shoots over Indiana Pacers guard C.J. Miles during the first half of Monday's game.

CAPTIONEd Davis, Donald Sloan

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Indiana Pacers guard Donald Sloan, right, puts up a shot in front of Lakers forward Ed Davis during the first half of Monday's game.

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Lakers' winning streak snapped in 110-91 loss to Indiana Pacers

Eric Pincus

The Indiana Pacers blitzed the Lakers on Monday night, ending the Lakers' winning streak at three games.

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  Kings' Slava Voynov to stand trial; officer says he kicked, choked wife
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  Kings GM Dean Lombardi likes what he sees . . . in the minors

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  DeMarco Murray has broken bone in hand, could miss Sunday's game
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  Dodgers are close to signing pitcher Brett Anderson
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  Players union files suit against NFL to reinstate Adrian Peterson

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Sacramento Kings fire Coach Michael Malone

Associated Press

The Sacramento Kings have fired Coach Michael Malone 24 games into his second season with the team.

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  Colts' Andrew Luck kills opposing defenders with kindness
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  Auto Club Speedway promotes executive Dave Allen to president
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  Lakers guarantee half of Ronnie Price's contract
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  What we learned from the Kings' 4-3 shootout loss to Toronto

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Clippers center DeAndre Jordan tries to hold his ground against Indiana center Roy Hibbert during a Dec. 10 game in Indianapolis. (Darron Cummings / Associated Press)

LAKERS NOW 

Preview: Lakers at Indiana Pacers

Eric Pincus

The Lakers (8-16) won their third consecutive game on Sunday, defeating the Timberwolves (5-18) in Minnesota.

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  Lakers: Week 8 predictions
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  Lakers' Week 7 in review

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  Five takeaways from the Lakers' victory over Minnesota
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  Kobe Bryant's more like Mike than ever, passing Jordan on points list
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  Former Lakers applaud Kobe Bryant

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  Clippers turnovers contribute to losses
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  Clippers passive, Bucks aggressive in L.A.'s 111-106 loss at Milwaukee

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  MRI confirms bone bruise on Spencer Hawes' left knee

  — Clippers reserve center Spencer Hawes said he got an MRI exam Saturday on his left knee, which revealed a bone bruise.
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• Clippers' streak is ended by Wizards, 104-96

Times Voices

NFLSam FarmerNFL Week 15: A bad day for quarterbacks, especially Johnny Manziel

 

SPORTSBill DwyreAmir Khan looks sharp -- maybe too sharp -- against Devon Alexander

 

SPORTSChris DufresneOregon quarterback Marcus Mariota wins Heisman Trophy in a landslide

 

SPORTSChris ErskineJust off the top of his head, there are a lot of sports nuggets

 

NFLSam FarmerJohnny Manziel gets to show his stuff for Cleveland Browns

 

LAKERSHelene ElliottAssistant coach Mark Madsen brings a positive charge to Lakers

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  UCLA falls on penalty kicks in men's soccer national title game
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  UCLA is no match for No. 9 Gonzaga, loses, 87-74
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  UCLA faces Virginia for men's soccer title
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  UCLA reaches NCAA men's soccer final
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  UCLA faces a Gonzaga basketball team that now can't escape expectations
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  UCLA players still feeling pain from Stanford loss

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Tony Romo and Dez Bryant lift Cowboys over Eagles, 38-27

 

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Adrian Peterson's appeal of NFL suspension is denied

 

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Sam Farmer's NFL Week 15 picks

 

Redskins' Jay Gruden expects Colt McCoy to start Sunday

USC

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  USC's Adoree' Jackson, Toa Lobendahn named Freshman All-America
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  USC football morning report
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  USC players must decide whether to stay or leave for NFL draft
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  USC concludes developmental practices, turns attention to Nebraska
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  USC recruiting update: Coaches board private plane to recruit
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  USC overrun by Army late in second half and loses in overtime, 85-77

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