A new dawn for LeBron and the Lakers but a familiar result in Portland
(LA Times Clippers)

As he took the ball and eyed his path, the anticipation in the arena grew. Fans gasped in unison at the sight of James dribbling the ball close to mid-court, nobody between him and the basket. Once he made up his mind to take off full speed, there was no doubting how that sequence would end. Moments...