(Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) From Henry Abbott, Truehoop: “Journey to the Ring” is essentially a coffee table book, starring some fantastic black-and-white photography, which Andrew Bernstein discusses on ESPNLosAngeles. But it also has some thoughtful remembrances and commentary from Laker coach Jackson, which even has some hoops insight. For instance: Jackson says […]
Archives for November 2010
Guess Who….
[picappgallerysingle id=”10134740″] With the Lakers starting out 7-0, I decided to take a look at some statistics just to see what was interesting. For a little fun, let’s play a game of Guess Who… …is leading the Lakers in PER and FGA? Answer: Pau Gasol We all know that Kobe was not 100% at the […]
Around the World (Wide Web) Lakers/Blazers Reactions
(Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) From Andy Kamenetzky, Land O’ Lakers: Once you’ve read Brian’s postgame thoughts and the game chat recap, by all means, take in some movies. Kobe Bryant said the Lakers collectively viewed the Blazers as “a test” for themselves. Safe to say, the quiz was aced. Pau Gasol’s […]
Lakers/Trailblazers: Calling It Domination Doesn’t Do It Justice
When a team as talented as the Lakers decides they’re going to execute at a high level on both sides of the ball by playing focussed, inspired, and with determination there are few teams that can beat them (maybe not a single one, actually). The Blazers were no exception as they got outclassed by the […]
Preview and Chat: The Portland Trailblazers
[picappgallerysingle id=”8485123″] Records: Lakers 6-0, Trailblazers 5-2 Offensive ratings: Lakers 116.7 (1st in NBA), Trailblazers 110.3 (4th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 104.7 (13th in NBA), Trailblazers 103.5 (9th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Trailblazers: Andre Miller, Brandon Roy, Nicolas Batum, LaMarcus Aldridge, Marcus […]
Saturday Special: Happy Birthday Lamar Odom
Over the years there are few players that I’ve grown to appreciate more than Lamar Odom. His all around game and ability to stand on equal footing with both the starters and reserves while serving as the bridge between both units has been invaluable the Lakers’ recent success. Through all the ups and downs he’s […]
Lakers/Raptors: It Wasn’t Pretty, But The Lakers Hold On
[picappgallerysingle id=”10134444″] There will be times that a team just doesn’t have its best game. Passes that are typically made crisply get deflected; defensive instincts are slow and how a defender moves seems a half-second behind what the offensive player is thinking and doing; defensive rebounds that are normally grabbed get tipped away or are […]
Preview and Chat: The Toronto Raptors
[picappgallerysingle id=”8213231″] Records: Lakers 5-0, Raptors 1-3 Offensive ratings: Lakers 117.0 (1st in NBA), Raptors 106.8 (15th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 103.7 (10th in NBA), Raptors 108.1 (21st in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers:Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Raptors: Jarrett Jack, DeMar DeRozan, Linas Kleiza, Reggie Evans, Andrea Bargnani […]
Around the World (Wide Web)
From Dave McMenamin, ESPNLA: The Los Angeles Lakers’ commanding 5-0 start to the season has even the most guarded fan bouncing numbers around his head like John Nash in “A Beautiful Mind.” The New York Knicks’ NBA record 18-game winning streak to start the 1969-70 season? It’s on the table. The 33 in a row […]
Around the World (Wide Web): Lakers/Kings Reactions
From Kevin Ding, OC Register: In a quiet moment last week, a close friend named Derek Fisher noted about Kobe Bryant’s right knee: “I don’t think he’s as far off as some people think.” Indeed. Bryant showed his recuperative powers Wednesday night with a triple-double, lifting the Lakers to a 5-0 start to this season. […]