LeBron James has 32 points as the Lakers get a second win in Sacramento in three days, exorcising past demons of being dominated recently by their rivals to the north.
Sebastian Mack misses a go-ahead jumper with three seconds left as UCLA fades in the second half of a 76-74 loss to North Carolina at Madison Square Garden.
Readers of the Los Angeles Sports section give their opinions and thoughts on subjects from deterioration of college football bowl games to the Dodgers, Lakers and Chargers.
Back from knee and shoulder surgeries, Rams tight end Tyler Higbee will be active for the first time this season when L.A. visits the New York Jets on Sunday.
Chargers' Cameron Dicker made a rare fair-catch free-kick field goal from 57 yards out, the longest in NFL history. Only seven free kicks have been successful in the league.
JuJu Watkins and the No. 7 USC women's basketball team will face one of their toughest tests of the season Saturday against Paige Bueckers and No. 4 UConn.
The Rams' young defense is very aware of Aaron Rodgers' legendary NFL resume, but relish the chance to face the Jets quarterback in a pressure situation.