“There was audible shouting in the postgame locker room…I’m told Rockets players were holding each other accountable to bring better body language, bring better effort on the floor.”
Our NBA Insider @ShamsCharania reports from the bubble ahead of Lakers-Rockets Game 5. pic.twitter.com/LOAC7w4LX1
— Stadium (@Stadium) September 12, 2020
Lakers’ LeBron James after reaching Western Conference finals: “I am a winner & I’ve always been a winner…. I understand what the Laker faithful were going through the last decade, not being in the postseason or competing for championships. I took that responsibility as well.” pic.twitter.com/NBAIBiMfxq
— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) September 13, 2020
#BLM protest outside the media bus on way back to the hotel blocking bus. pic.twitter.com/4r6EsKwitP
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) September 13, 2020
Protesters advocating for justice for 22-year-old Salaythis Melvin, who was fatally shot by an Orange County sheriff’s deputy last month, stood in front of our shuttle bus for 10 minutes or so before subsiding as we re-entered the bubble.
One sign: “LeBron. Stand With Us.” pic.twitter.com/eM38jdWOee
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) September 13, 2020
"We're a piece away."
James Harden says it's very frustrating to keep falling short of the Finals or a title. pic.twitter.com/g1P82SCPet
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 13, 2020