[picappgallerysingle id=”7770246″] This contest was the classic example of how a basketball game can take you to the highest of highs, down to the deepest depths, and then right back to cloud nine. It was a game that wasn’t always pretty, but it was hard fought throughout and showed why these two teams are […]
Archives for January 2010
Preview & Chat: The Boston Celtics
[picappgallerysingle id=”3250774″] Records: Lakers 36-11 (1st in West) Celtics 29-15 (3rd in East) Offensive points per 100 possessions: Lakers 109.5 (9th in league), Celtics 107.6 (13th in league) Defensive points per 100 possessions: Lakers 102 (2nd in league) Celtics 101.7 (1st in league) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, […]
What Is Up With The Celtics?
[picappgallerysingle id=”7368639″] Oh sure, it’s easy to hate the Celitcs, that’s just an instinct of Lakers fans. But, one is better off when one knows ones enemy. So, Zach Lowe from Celtics Hub and I have been busy. We teamed up with the Amazing Flying Kamentezky Brothers for a roundtable over at Land O’ Lakers […]
Preview and Chat: The Philadelphia 76ers
[picappgallerysingle id=”4315994″] There’s been some other news around here today, but there are actual games to discuss as well. So, back to our regularly scheduled programming. Records: Lakers 35-11 (1st in West) 76ers 15-30 (13th in East) Offensive points per 100 possessions: Lakers 109.5 (9th in league), 76ers 106.3 (18th in league) Defensive points per […]
The Transition Game
As you’ve likely read, Kurt is leaving Forum Blue and Gold. He leaves us to pursue the dream of any NBA junkie that loves to talk, debate, and write about basketball – a full time gig covering the entire league. I wish him nothing but the best of luck and plan to bookmark his site […]
I’m Out — But You Can Be In At FB&G
And now the end is near And so I face the final curtain My friend I’ll say it clear I’ll state my case of which I’m certain I’ve lived a life that’s full I traveled each and every highway And more, much more than this I did it my way —Sinatra I, Kurt Helin, am […]
Watching The Celtics Lose Never Gets Old
Time to start getting fired up for Sunday.
Preview & Chat: The Indiana Pacers
[picappgallerysingle id=”3502732″] Records: Lakers 34-11 (1st in West) Pacers 16-29 (11th in East) Offensive points per 100 possessions: Lakers 109.2 (9th in league), Pacers 101.6 (27th in league) Defensive points per 100 possessions: Lakers 102.1 (3rd in league) Pacers 106.6 (15th in league) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, […]
Preview & Chat: The Washington Wizards
[picappgallerysingle id=”3673308″] Records: Lakers 32-11 (1st in West) Wizards 14-29 (14th in East) Offensive points per 100 possessions: Lakers 108.8 (10th in league), Wizards 105 (22nd in league) Defensive points per 100 possessions: Lakers 101.8 (3rd in league) Wizards 109.4 (23rd in league) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, […]
Do The Lakers Need To Make A Trade?
[picappgallerysingle id=”3937889″] When a team is not reaching its potential around the trade deadline, there is a temptation to want to “shake them up” with a trade. The Lakers are not reaching their potential. They are 5-5 in their last 10 games, 1-2 on this road trip. They played better against a Toronto team that […]