LOS ANGELES: There will be no Hollywood ending to LeBron James’s first season in Los Angeles, and with his streak of 13 straight NBA playoff appearances doomed, he and the Lakers are focused on fashioning a blockbuster sequel.

D’Angelo Russell scored 21 points and 13 assists against his former team as the Lakers were officially eliminated from playoff contention after the Brooklyn Nets beat them 111-106 on Friday (Saturday in Manila).

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