Jack Norris 
Victoria Mboko defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-4, 6-1 to reach her first Indian Wells quarterfinal. The 19-year-old Canadian will face Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals. This marks Mboko’s third WTA 1000 quarterfinal in just seven appearances.
Austin Reaves scored 29 of his 31 points in a scorching second half as the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James’ latest injury absence to sweep their season series with the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 120-106 victory. Reaves completed two four-point plays in the second half, and he finished with a season-high seven 3-pointers. The Lakers pulled even with Minnesota for fourth place in the Western Conference standings.
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić has separated from his fiancée, Anamaria Goltes. Sources say Dončić is in a custody battle over their two daughters. Goltes has filed a petition seeking child support and attorney fees from Dončić.
The Las Vegas Raiders have announced that the Baltimore Ravens have backed out of a trade for Maxx Crosby. The Raiders were to receive first-round picks in the deal. Baltimore reportedly grew concerned over knee issues.
Luka Dončić has been fined $50,000 by the NBA. The fine was for directing an “inappropriate and unprofessional gesture” toward a referee during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 110-97 win over the New York Knicks. Dončić made a money gesture toward official Tre Maddox.
Lakers star LeBron James missed Tuesday night’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to left foot arthritis and a right hip contusion. This marks James’ third straight missed game. The Lakers are scheduled to play the Chicago Bulls at home on Thursday.
Alexandra Eala expressed gratitude towards Coco Gauff and her mother following her third-round victory at Indian Wells. Gauff retired in the second set due to a left arm injury. Eala will now face Linda Noskova for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Since acquiring Luke Kennard, the Lakers are shooting 39.2% from three-point range. The Lakers are 5-1 in the past six games with Kennard shooting 56.7% from three-point range. Kennard’s shooting is creating more open shots for team mates.
New Zealand’s Melie Kerr has been in superb form, leading the White Ferns to an unassailable 2-0 lead over Zimbabwe in the three-match ODI series. Kerr’s performance has led to gains in the ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings. Brooke Halliday and Maddy Green have also climbed the ODI batter charts.
Lakers guard Marcus Smart collided with Bill Maher during a game against the New York Knicks. Both Smart and Maher appeared to be injured after the incident. Smart seemed to hurt his left hand, while Maher held up his finger to the cameras.