Jack is back! Nicholson returns to courtside as Lakers dominate Memphis Grizzles to end series
, the 86-year-old actor has not been seen in his usual seat at the Lakers' arena since last season's opening game.
Determined to avoid a Game 7 in Memphis, the Lakers beat the second-seeded Grizzles 125-85 to end the series. D'Angelo Russell starred with 31 points, a playoff-career best, while James added 22 points.The seventh seeded Lakers, who won four of the six games, now await the winner of the series between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors.
That Western Conference first-round playoff series will go to a seventh and decisive game after the Kings beat the Warriors 118-99 in San Francisco Friday. Victory for the Kings, the third seeds, at home on Sunday would mean a first playoff series win in 19 years and would eliminate the defending champions.
Malik Monk scored 28 points for the Kings, De'Aaron Fox ended with 26 points, including a game-high 11 assists, and Keegan Murray 15 points. Steph Curry scored 29 points for a Warriors team who did not come close to threatening the Kings.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Jack Nicholson makes rare public appearance at Lakers playoff gameIt feels like all is right in the world when Jack Nicholson is sitting courtside at a Lakers game.
Read more »
Jack Nicholson returns to courtside for Lakers' playoff gameLos Angeles Lakers superfan Jack Nicholson was back at courtside Friday night when his team hosted the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series. The 86-year-old Nicholson was back in the Lakers’ downtown arena for the first time since last season’s opening game in October 2021. The three-time Academy Award-winning actor sat in his usual seats near the opposing bench alongside his son, Ray. Nicholson was a fixture in the last half-century of Lakers history, cheering on the team during several eras of success after getting season tickets in 1970.
Read more »
Jack Nicholson attends Lakers playoff game in rare public appearanceThe three-time Academy Award winner, 86, made his first public appearance in over a year after his pals recently claimed he’s “living like a recluse.”
Read more »
Jack Nicholson Makes Surprise Return To Courtside Seat At Lakers' Playoff GameThe actor and Los Angeles Lakers superfan appeared courtside as the team soared past the Memphis Grizzlies in a series-clinching win on Friday.
Read more »
Jack Nicholson returns to courtside for Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff gameLos Angeles Lakers superfan Jack Nicholson was watching at courtside for the first time in nearly two years Friday night when his team hosted the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series.
Read more »
Jack Nicholson Makes Triumphant Return To LA Lakers GameAmid rumors of health issues that keep him confined to his home, Jack Nicholson made his triumphant return to the public eye Friday night, attending an LA Lakers playoff game.
Read more »