From Mark Whicker, OC Register: After the blowout at Charlotte, Andrew Bynum pointed out that the Lakers were “angry, but not for the right reasons. We’re angry at each other.” Kobe Bryant said he would probably say something to his teammates at their next practice and, when asked what tone he would use, said, “What […]
Archives for February 2011
Needing Some Rest
Before the season it was easy to look at this particular part of the schedule as one that would really test the Lakers. The Grammy road trip is always a grueling one, but the backloaded nature of this trip has been especially taxing when you consider who has been on the docket (anytime the C’s appear on […]
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From Dexter Fishmore, Silver Screen and Roll: In theory, there are ways this could’ve been more embarrassing. The Lakers could’ve lost this badly, say, in Cleveland instead of Charlotte. Kwame Brown could’ve celebrated the Bobcats’ 20-point win by throwing a birthday cake in Luke Walton’s grill. Or the Lakers could’ve all forgotten to wear shorts […]
Preview and Chat: The Charlotte Bobcats
Records: Lakers 38-17 (3rd in West), Bobcats 23-31 (9th in East) Offensive ratings: Lakers 111.9 (2nd in NBA), Bobcats 103.0 (26th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 104.8 (10th in NVA), Bobcats 106.4 (14th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers:Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Bobcats: Shaun Livingston D.J. Augustin, Stephen Jackson, […]
Lakers/Magic: Jump Shots Not Sold At Amway Arena
The Lakers came into the game against Orlando winners of four straight on their current Grammy Road Trip, playing as well as we’ve seen them on the defensive end, and moving the ball better than we had seen all season. The team was clicking, beating good teams and all of it was on the road. […]
Lakers and Magic: Preview & Chat
Records: Lakers 38-16 (2nd in West), Magic 34-21 (5th in East) Offensive ratings: Lakers 112.4 (2nd in NBA), Magic 108.0 (11th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 104.8 (10th in NBA), Magic 102.3 (3rd in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Magic: Jameer Nelson, Jason Richardson, Hedo […]
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From Andy Kamentzky, Land O’ Lakers: It’s hardly a secret The Mamba has a certain flair for lighting up the Garden. (He entered the building averaging a honkin’ 30 points per game on his career in New York, and an honkin’-er 42 points in his last four appearances.) That’s a high mark established for showmanship, […]
Lakers/Knicks: WHOMP
I thought “WHOMP” was the best way I could describe this game in one-word. (For those not in the know, Whomps are the big stone blocky thingies from the Mario series that slam down and crush Mario into a pancake if he sits under them for too long.) With a final score of 113-96, the […]
Preview and Chat: The New York Knicks
Records: Lakers37-16 (2nd in West), Knicks 26-25 (6th in East) Offensive ratings: Lakers112.3 (2nd in NBA), Knicks 110.2 (7th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers105.0 (10th in NBA), Knicks 109.8 (23rd in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers:Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Knicks: Raymond Felton, Landry Fields, Danilo Gallinari, Amar’e Stoudemire, Timofey […]
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From Kevin Ding, OC Register: Not quite as soon as Jerry Sloan is back on his Illinois farm, but someday soon Phil Jackson will be at his house on the lake in Montana … the NBA going on without the greatest coach in its history. Maybe at post-retirement age Jackson will find a knit sweater […]