Russell Westbrook’s ejection was the final scene in a disaster of a night for the Lakers as they failed to protect a 26-point first-half lead and went 0-for-3 on potential game-tying 3s in the final 30 seconds.
LSU coach Ed Orgeron said the Tigers won’t be able to practice Wednesday or hold a scheduled scrimmage Thursday because of the overwhelming number of injuries. The Tigers are off this week before visiting No. 4 Alabama on Nov. 6.
Panthers coach Joel Quenneville did not address the media after Wednesday night’s game, ahead of his meeting Thursday with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman to discuss his involvement in the Blackhawks sexual abuse case.