Ireland's 40-29 win in Chicago nine years ago was one of the apogees in the team's history, while the intensity and stakes of the World Cup quarter-final extracted herculean efforts from both sides in what is widely considered the rivalry's apex.But Saturday's entry did...
Dave McMenaminNov 1, 2025, 02:53 AM ETCloseLakers and NBA reporter for ESPN.
Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09.MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- After Austin Reaves carried the Lakers as their solo...