First, before anyone says it: I know I used the Portuguese in the post title. I also am well aware that Portugal and Spain are different countries (Spain is the one with a chance to win the World Cup). But I thought the phrase applies. Sometimes, we don’t appreciate what a beautiful game Pau Gasol […]
Archives for December 2009
Bynum on the Boards
[picappgallerysingle id=”7392134″] Andrew Bynum, all seven feet of him with that 7’6” wingspan, had three rebounds in the win over the Bucks. That’s the same number he had in the game against Chicago the night before. He had four against Utah to start this road trip. Those numbers are, um, to be kind, unimpressive. There […]
Preview & Chat: The Bucks
[picappgallerysingle id=”7212291″] Records: Lakers 19-4 (1st in West) Bucks 11-11 (6th in East) Offensive points per 100 possessions: Lakers 108.3 (12th in league), Bucks 104.2 (24th in league) Defensive points per 100 possessions: Lakers 99.4 (1st in league) Bucks 103.3 (7th in league) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, […]
Preview & Chat: The Chicago Bulls
[picappgallerysingle id=”7101016″] Records: Lakers 18-4 (1st in West) Bulls 8-14 (11th in East) Offensive points per 100 possessions: Lakers 108.5 (10th in league), Bulls 98.0 (28th in league) Defensive points per 100 possessions: Lakers 99.7 (2nd in league) Bulls 107.4 (18th in league) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, […]
Bridge Talk
* Bill “Tonya” Simmons recently mused that he’d like to see the Lakers suffer an injury to help the cause of his beloved Celtics on his Podcast of 12/8. Kobe’s knees were specifically mentioned by Tonya “Harding” Simmons. Given that his fans must also be obsessed with Teen Wolf, Karate Kid, Real World, and Survivor, […]
The Black Hole?
[picappgallerysingle id=”7041823″] Examining Andrew Bynum’s post play is a task with several layers to it. On one hand you have a highly efficient post player whose ability to score on the low block is a highly coveted trait that any team would love to have. On the other hand, you have a team that runs […]
Preview & Chat: The Utah Jazz
[picappgallerysingle id=”4673476″] Records: Lakers 18-3 (1st in West) Jazz 13-9 (5th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 108.7 (11th in league) Jazz 109.9 (6th in league) Defensive ratings: Lakers 99.1 (1st in league) Jazz 107.3 (17th in league) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Jazz: Deron Williams, Wesley […]
Kobe: “You Just Try To Play Through It.”
[picappgallerysingle id=”3643526″] Here’s the bad news: Kobe suffered an Avulsion Fracture on the first knuckle of his index finger on his right (shooting) hand (it happened when Corey Brewer went for a steal of a pass to Kobe from Fisher, deflected the ball and it hit Kobe’s hand at an odd angle). This means a […]
Preview & Chat: The Minnesota Timberwolves
[picappgallerysingle id=”4210002″] Records: Lakers 17-3 (1st in West) Timberwolves 3-19 (15th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 108.8 (11th in league) Timberwolves 97.2 (29th in league) Defensive ratings: Lakers 99.3 (2nd in league) Timberwolves 108.7 (22nd in league) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Timberwolves: Johnny Flynn, Corey […]
Hot Rod
For the next two weeks, while Stu Lantz deals with a family situation, the Lakers will have a new guy beside Joel Meyer helping out calling the action. “Barhopping, fast-talking, wisecracking West Virginia basketball cult figure of the 1950s.” “Hot Rod” Hundley played for the Minneapolis and Los Angeles Lakers. Known for his flashy play, […]