THE BLOGS From Silver Screen and Roll: “All Hope Is Lost“ That was the title of an article run in the Salt Lake Tribune. An article Craig Sager went out of his way to make sure the Jazz heard about. Sure, they said all of the right things, and I’m sure they believed them somewhat. […]
Archives for May 2010
Lakers/Jazz Game 4: Break Out The Brooms
[picappgallerysingle id=”8756663″] Maybe this result was destined from the beginning. Missing their veteran big man that could stretch the floor for the entire series and their lanky forward that could match the Lakers’ length for two of the four games (and limited in the ones that he did play in), the Jazz were out manned […]
Lakers/Jazz: Game 4 Preview & Chat
[picappgallerysingle id=”8743704″] Closing a team out is always difficult. This is especially true on the road, where desperation and the opponent’s home crowd can give a team that extra boost to survive to fight another day. And understand that the Jazz are not going to roll over now – not with their season on the line. […]
Around The World (Wide Web): Lakers Are Looking For Sweep
THE BLOGS From Silver Screen And Roll: It smells like… *sniff, sniff*… mmm, points. My favorite! All of a sudden, the Phoenix Suns aren’t the only team with extra-large servings of points on the menu, and I think I’ll stop now with the culinary metaphor. The point of it is… well, points are the point. […]
Lakers/Jazz Game 3: Instant Classic
[picappgallerysingle id=”8743126″] Wow. Wow. Wow. It’s pretty rare that fans get treated to a game like this. It seemingly had it all. Shot making duels. Unlikely players stepping up. Multiple lead changes in the closing minutes. Crunch time heroics. And there was even a last second play that decided the outcome. Honestly, this is one […]
Lakers/Jazz: Game 3 Preview & Chat
[picappgallerysingle id=”8707373″] Our long wait is over. There’s finally another game to play and the Lakers now have a chance to take a commanding 3-0 lead as they venture into the hostile environment of Energy Solutions Arena. But, despite the Lakers advantages in this series, this will not be an easy game and the Lakers […]
Yes, The Lakers Are Still Playing the Jazz
[picappgallerysingle id=”8707375″] Having four days off in between games allows the mind the wander. Fans of the Lakers are looking at the Spurs and Suns and wondering who the best match up for the conference finals is. We’re examining the eastern bracket and wondering if Boston can get by Cleveland and if anyone can get […]
Around the World (Wide Web): Lakers’ Size Gets Much Attention
THE BLOGS From Silver Screen and Roll: First, a quick checklist of players NOT injured at some point in this season: Josh Powell. Adam Morrison. Derek Fisher. Get the point? The Lakers have been plagued by injuries all season long, from Pau’s hammies to Artest’s hangover to Kobe’s whole body. Whilst injuries cannot and must […]
Fast Break Thoughts
[picappgallerysingle id=”8714415″] *The NBA has just named its All-Defensive Teams and its All-NBA Teams and Kobe Bryant was named 1st team on both. I know that we celebrate Kobe a lot around here, what with the game winners, his ability to play through injuries, and his overall will to win. But, this type of recognition […]
Around The World (Wide Web): Lakers Fans Are Scared Of LBJ
THE BLOGS From Kurt Over At Pro Basketball Talk: At one point in the first round, Kobe Bryant was showing all the leaping ability of Ron Artest. You could hardly tell them apart… well, except for the hair. And the build. And the fluidity of motion. Okay, so it wasn’t that bad. But it wasn’t […]