Lot’s of work that they pay me for today, so just passing along my notes rather than organizing them into a coherent post: • Sunday night’s game was the best the Lakers played this season, particularly in running the triangle. Look what happens when you run the offense smoothly — not only does Kobe still […]
Archives for November 2005
On Tap: The Denver Nuggets
New Rule: Watch the backdoor lob. The Nuggets, one of the trendy preseason picks to be one of the best teams in the Western Conference, come into Staples Center looking for a little revenge after a 1-2 start that includes a loss to the Lakers in dramatic fashion last Wednesday. This is also an important […]
Fast Break
Just a few quick thoughts 72 hours into the NBA season. • We’re just 2.4% of the way into the Laker season, so I’m trying not to get too high over one quality and exciting win, or too low over one ugly loss. • Did last night’s loss to the Suns remind anyone else of […]
On Tap: The Phoenix Suns
The rumors of the Sun’s death have been greatly exaggerated. At least that’s what I came away with after watching the second half of their opening night game against Dallas. Yes the Suns lost (in double OT), but they looked good doing so (well, except for the last 8 minutes) against a team I like. […]
On Tap: The Denver Nuggets
(For those readers new to Forum Blue & Gold, we do a preview of each game, giving you some things to look at both from the Lakers and their opponent. This is the first of at least 82 — hopefully more.) I am pumped. Let’s get this season started. Unlike some major college football power […]
How Does 6-7 Sound?
It’s human nature for us to put too much emphasis on the first game of the season and on the first weeks of the season. Blame it on hope and the raw enthusiasm of our team starting play again. Especially here in LA, with a new coach, new faces and the desire to get the […]