Today is the big day. Storied franchises. Big name players. Everyone bbq’ing getting ready for this clash of the titans. That’s right, the Magic and the Celtics face off today in a rematch of last year’s eastern conference finals. Personally, I can’t wait. Dwight, Jameer, Hedo, Arenas, Rondo, KG, Ray Allen, Pierce…just some great match ups in […]
Archives for February 2011
Lakers/Hornets: Brilliance From Both Sides, But Lakers Hold On
Coming into the game – with the Hornets short handed and the Lakers having New Orleans’ number recently (winning 8 of their last 10 in this match up) – many assumed that this would be a win. Well, those assumptions turned out to be true as the Lakers were able to start out their road […]
Preview and Chat: The New Orleans Hornets
Records: Lakers 34-16 (3rd in West), Hornets 32-19 (5th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 112.4 (2nd in NBA), Hornets 105.4 (22nd in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 105.1 (11th in NBA), Hornets 102.1 (3rd in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Hornets: Chris Paul, Marco Belinelli, Quincy […]
Fast Break Thoughts
The Lakers are now 0-5 against the “elite” teams in the league (Spurs, Heat, Mavs, Celtics). For some, that’s proof enough that this team is sunk. For others, it’s a bump in the road towards the ultimate goal. For what it’s worth, there’s value in both perspectives. It’s undoubtedly true that the Lakers will need […]
Lakers/Spurs: Tip At The Buzzer Downs The Lakers
Games like this are always tough to stomach. While the Lakers didn’t play their best game, they fought hard and had the lead in the closing seconds. A grabbed rebound here or another made basket there and this game turns out different. However, it just wasn’t meant to be as the Spurs did what they’d […]
Preview and Chat: The San Antonio Spurs
Records: Lakers 34-15 (2nd in West), Spurs 40-8 (1st in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 112.6 (2nd in NBA), Spurs 111.3 (3rd in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 105.1 (10th in NBA), Spurs 103.8 (7th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Spurs: Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, Richard […]
Around the World (Wide Web)
From Brian Kamenetzky, Land O’ Lakers: Over the last 12 seasons, the Lakers and Spurs have combined for nine NBA championships, 21 seasons with a winning percentage of .600 or better, and a grand total of one losing campaign. They’re easily the two most successful franchises in the NBA over that time. It’s not even […]
Drama? Surrounding The Lakers? Yawn.
Silly me. After yesterday’s talk about Lakers and trades and some smart people saying the same things about the likelihood of the Lakers making a deal (hint: not likely), I thought we could all move on and focus on the games – a Lakers win vs. the Rockets first on deck – and get back to our analysis of […]
Lakers/Rockets: Not The Prettiest Game, But A Win Nonetheless
With trade speculation swirling, the Lakers down their starting Center, and a disheartening loss to Boston still on their minds the Lakers were in a tough situation against Houston. The Rockets always give them a hard time but the Lakers really needed a win going into Thursday’s match up with the Spurs. And while it […]
Preview and Chat: The Houston Rockets
Records: Lakers 33-15 (2nd in West), Rockets 22-27 (11th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 112.5 (2nd in NBA), Rockets (110.1 (5th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 105.1 (10th in NBA), Rockets 109.9 (24th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers:Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Rockets: Kyle Lowry, Kevin Martin, Shane Battier, […]