I suddenly seem to be without all my posts from 2008. Trying to figure out what just happened and repost my Nuggets preview to start. UPDATE: Everything is back and up again.
Archives for January 2008
Thoughts From Vegas
First off, thanks to Rob L. and Gatinho for filling in while I was gone. Apparently I should take more vacations because the quality of posts here seems to go up when I leave. UPDATE: Trevor Ariza broke a bone in his foot during practice today, apparently getting tangled up with Lamar Odom. That, combined […]
Suns Preview
W-L: 26-12 PF: 109.8 PA: 104.9 Home: 13-4 Road: 13-8 Streak: Lost 1 Last 10: 7-3 The injury to Bynum has thrown the Laker’s fan base into a frenzy. What this proves is how far Bynum has come in his importance to the team. Kobe’s “We’re a championship caliber team with Andrew” comment bares out […]
Blessed to be a Witness
I met his car in the parking lot. His driver opened the door, and I helped him out of the car and into a wheel chair. I introduced myself and let him know that I would be here all day long to help him with anything he needed. “Coach Wooden, I’ll be your host today.†[…]
44 Shots
44. That’s how many shots Kobe took to score 48 points in the circus ring known as Key Arena Monday night. Was it too many? Is the sky falling? Has my agent called me back? Here are the Lakers individual offensive stats from the contest: EFG% factors in 3-pointers, TS% factors in free throws, ORTG […]
Sonics Preview
“Pretty scary, it felt like my knee twisted all the way around…I didn’t hear any pops…I’m fine, I can put weight on it…not as bad as I thought…they put ice on it, and it felt better right away.” Seattle: PG Earl Watson, Sg Kevin Durant, SF Jeff Green, PF Nick Collison (game time decision), C […]
Vacation (All I’ve Ever Wanted)
As is a bit of a January tradition around here, I’m off on a one-week vacation to my in-laws in Vegas (Summerlin, to be specific). Since there are so many new readers here this year, let me repeat my annual warning — don’t marry a girl with family in Vegas. You don’t get to do […]
Game Preview & Chat: The Milwaukee Bucks
Records: Lakers 23-11; Bucks 15-20 Offensive ratings: Lakers 112.2 (5th); Bucks 104.6 (20th) Defensive ratings: Lakers 105.1 (7th); Bucks 110.8 (27th) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Luke Walton, Lamar Odom, Andrew Bynum Bucks: Mo Williams, Michael Redd, Bobby Simmons, Yi Jianlian, Andrew Bogut Lakers Notes: Can you really get enough Andrew Bynum […]
Enjoy The Ride
There are just too few times as a sports fan when you can feel like you are seeing something special come together before your eyes. When the present looks good and the future even better. When young players are developing like you hoped and the veterans are both leading them and energized by them. We […]
Game Preview & Chat: The New Orleans Hornets
Records: Lakers 22-11; Hornets 23-11 Offensive ratings: Lakers 111.8 (6th); Hornets 109.4 (11th) Defensive ratings: Lakers 105.5 (7th); Hornets 104.1 (4th) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Luke Walton Lamar Odom, Andrew Bynum Hornets: Chris Paul, Mo Peterson, Peja Stojakovic, David West, Tyson Chandler Lakers Notes: Last night was a reminder of just […]