“LeBron Deserves Better”: NBA Fans Show Sympathy After Laker’s Loss

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Los Angeles’ losing streak now stands at four games after falling 124-115 to the Dallas Mavericks on Christmas Day at American Airlines Centre.

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“LeBron Deserves Better”: NBA Fans Show Sympathy After Laker’s Loss

Los Angeles’ losing streak now stands at four games after falling 124-115 to the Dallas Mavericks on Christmas Day at American Airlines Centre.

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