[picappgallerysingle id=”311423″] About the Saturday night festivities: Obviously I join all Lakers fans in their disappointment that Shannon didn’t put on a better performance in the dunk contest. I was hopeful that he’d provide fans with some memorable moments, but it just wasn’t in the cards for WOW. Analyzing what actually happened with our guy, […]
Archives for February 2010
Saturday Special: Let Shannon Dunk!
[picappgallerysingle id=”7650192″] A couple of thougts about last night’s Rookie/Sophmore game: *The only thing worse than some of the defense was the shot selection. I truly think that when some young players think “All-Star Game” they figure it’s a way for them to show off and they end forcing the spectacular play rather than just […]
Fast Break Thoughts: All-Star Weekend Edition
[picappgallerysingle id=”4005247″] Ahh, the spirit of love is in the air. I’m settling in, thinking of what special meal I’m going to prepare and what lavish gifts I can expect from the one that I love. Oh, you thought I was talking about Valentine’s Day? No, it’s All-Star weekend! Some random musings on my favorite […]
Morning Links: Around the World (Wide Web)
[picappgallerysingle id=”7650200″] The biggest news that didn’t really shock anyone yesterday was Kobe Bryant’s name being removed off of the Western Conference All-Star roster. As we all know, Bryant sat out of the Lakers’ previous three games – all wins – due his bum ankle. Although Sunday’s game has lost some of it’s luster, Lakers […]
Appreciating What You Have
[picappgallerysingle id=”7101011″] Much praise has been heaped on the Lakers the last three games and it’s well deserved. Almost every player that’s been available to play against the Blazers, Spurs, and Jazz has raised his game and it’s led to quality wins over teams that are serious foes. The credit starts with Pau Gasol and […]
Lakers/Jazz: Recap, Reactions, and Other Notes
[picappgallerysingle id=”7101014″] (Editors Note: Long time reader and new contributor Phillip is the author of this post. He’ll be joining us here at FB&G more frequently this season with lots of goodies for all of you. Please welcome him and enjoy his first post.) The Lakers went into Wednesday night’s wire-to-wire rout of the Jazz […]
Preview and Chat: The Utah Jazz
[picappgallerysingle id=”4673472″] Records: Lakers 40-13 (1st in the West), Jazz 32-18 (3rd in the West, 6.5 behind the Lakers) Offensive ratings: Lakers 109.6 (9th in the NBA), Jazz 110.0 (7th in the NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 102.5 (2nd in the NBA), Jazz 104.6 (9th in the NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Shannon Brown, […]
Fast Break Thoughts: Morning Links
[picappgallerysingle id=”3937889″] Some morning links to tie you over until the game… *We’re winding down to the All-Star break and the Lakers will play their last game before some much needed rest tonight against the Jazz. For those counting at home, tonight will be the Lakers’ 14th game in 24 days and they have not […]
We Love Him, We Love Him Not…
[picappgallerysingle id=”7101010″] Something interesting has occurred the last two games. Lamar Odom has made his yearly renaissance. This season marks the third in a row where LO is making his mid-season push as one of the indispensable Lakers. However, there is a catch that comes with this improved play. In all these seasons that LO […]
Lakers/Spurs: I Can Get Used to This
[picappgallerysingle id=”7589296″] Teamwork. It’s a simple word that has a vast meaning. It’s what creates a dynamic where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. And in basketball, it results in a beautiful style of play where no one player is king, but all players make an impact. That’s what we’re seeing […]