var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(234,240,913925,”http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css”)}catch(ex){}}() In a lot of ways, the Lakers first game of the playoffs looked a lot like too many of their regular season games. They came out focused on the defensive end of the floor and caused all sorts of problems for the Jazz, plus shared the ball and hit open [...]

var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(234,350,909229,”http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css”)}catch(ex){}}() And so it begins…. Everyone it seems thinks the Lakers should cruise in this series. They should win, but the Jazz are too good and too proud a team to just roll over, the Lakers are going to have to earn it. Don’t play focused, don’t communicate on the defensive [...]

var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(234,351,906011,”http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css”)}catch(ex){}}() The name of the game in the NBA is to create and exploit mismatches. That’s one thing the triangle offense does well, put guys in good positions and force the defense to adjust, then have counters for those moves. When the Lakers have the offense flowing — getting the ball [...]

var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(234,350,884662,”http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css”)}catch(ex){}}() The Lakers will go as far as their defense will take them. That remains the mantra of this site, and for that reason we will start our preview of this first round series with what is going on when the Lakers are on defense. What the Jazz do is no [...]

When you’re a part of the Lakers organization, there is always a legend that you’re compared to or a legacy to live up to.  If you’re a player like Andrew Bynum, be prepared to hear about Mikan, Wilt, Kareem, and Shaq.  Or if you’re Kobe Bryant, you better understand the history of Baylor, West, and Magic [...]