Records: Lakers 25-11 (3rd in West), Hornets 21-15 (6th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 111.3 (3rd in NBA), Hornets 104.3 (23rd in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 104.8 (11th in NBA), Hornets 102.4 (6th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers:Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Hornets: Chris Paul, Marco Belinelli, Trevor Ariza, […]
Archives for January 2011
Around the World (Wide Web)
From Zach Harper, Hardwood Paroxysm: The one constant in nearly every zombie movie is the one tough guy that has to get left behind. Maybe he broke his leg and is slowing the group down. Maybe he’s been bitten and wants one final standoff before he un-dies. But the movies always leave one guy with […]
Something To Think About…
A brief examination of two players: Player A (per game): 18.4 points, 10.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists Player B (per game): 15.6 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists Player A (per 36 minutes): 17.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists Player B (per 36 minutes): 16.1 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists Both of these players play for the […]
Lakers/Suns: A Recap and Links Hybrid
For the third straight time this season, the road team came away with a victory in the Lakers/Suns season series. And for the second straight game, the Lakers come away with a victory, with a 99-95 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Last night’s game was a little reminiscent of the Lakers of last season. The […]
Preview and Chat: The Phoenix Suns
Records: Lakers 24-11 (3rd in West), Suns 14-18 (11th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 111.2 (3rd in NBA), Suns 111.1 (4th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 104.6 (10th in NBA), Suns 113.2 (30th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers:Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Suns: Steve Nash, Vince Carter, Grant Hill, […]
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From Kevin Ding, OC Register: Kobe Bryant sat on one table, Pau Gasol on the next. Both had stopped in the middle of getting dressed in the Lakers trainers’ room after postgame showers and were looking up at the TV. Gasol was just to Bryant’s left, and they were watching highlights of the Lakers’ just-completed […]
Lakers/Pistons: Beatdown Delivered, Lakers On The Good Side This Time
When the Lakers play well it really is a sight. The ball moves, the players have fun, and the baskets seem to come in bunches. When the Lakers play well and the opponent plays terribly, you have tonight’s contest against the Pistons. The Lakers demolished the Pistons 108-83 and pretty much dominated them in all […]
Preview and Chat: The Detroit Pistons
Records: Lakers 23-11 (4th in West), Pistons 11-23 (12th in East) Offensive ratings: Lakers 110.9 (5th in NBA), Pistons 105.1 (20th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 105.0 (12th in NBA), Pistons 110.1 (25th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers:Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Pistons: Rodney Stuckey, Ben Gordon, Tayshaun Prince, […]
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From Kevin Ding, OC Register: After the Lakers’ 19-point loss to Memphis on Sunday, Coach Phil Jackson said Kobe Bryant “had to screw up the game” in the third quarter to get the rest of the team moving. It sounded like the coach was criticizing his star player. Confronted with his words Monday, Jackson said […]
Searching For An Identity?
What type of team is the Lakers? An offensive one? A defensive one? At this point in the season you’d think this would be clearly established but over the past few weeks, it’s tough to actually tell. When the season got started, this team was clearly geared towards offense. After the team’s first 10 games […]