The wins just keep coming. The Lakers were able to improve their post ASG record to a sparkling 14-1 with a 112-104 victory over the Clippers. However, I’d be lying if I said that the Lakers played their best game or that this win was some sort of dominant performance indicative of how the Lakers […]
Archives for March 2011
Preview and Chat: The Los Angeles Clippers
Records: Lakers 51-20 (2nd in West), Clippers 28-44 (13th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 111.7 (2nd in NBA), Clippers 105.8 (22nd in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 104.7 (7th in NBA), Clippers 108.9 (19th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Clippers: Mo Williams, Eric Gordon, Ryan […]
Kobe Bryant: My Choice For 1st Team All-NBA
With the post season rapidly approaching, we’re nearing the point where the regular season awards will be voted on. Over a series of posts, I’ll make my argument for a specific Laker to win an award or be included on one of the All-NBA or Defensive teams. Today, my take on why Kobe Bryant should be selected […]
Around the World (Wide Web): Late Game D; The Logo
From Andy Kamenetzky, Land O’ Lakers: For Lamar Odom, the emotions immediately following a 139-137 triple overtime win over the Suns were bittersweet. On one hand, he was happy with the outcome , and for the most part, his performance was excellent. On the other hand, Odom committed a critical — and avoidable — shooting […]
Andrew Bynum Shows Value Even When He Doesn’t Play
As we’re all aware, Andrew Bynum has missed the last two Laker games due to suspension. He leveled an airborne player, that player crashed to the ground, Bynum was ejected and suspended two additional games as extra punishment. There are various ways to look at the foul and subsequent suspension but I’m not here to […]
Around the World (Wide Web): Lakers/Suns Reactions
From Brian Kamenetzky, Land O’ Lakers: Lamar Odom (Save the Absolutely Inexcusable Last-Second Foul on Channing Frye in OT… see below). From a more macro view, when the Lakers re-signed Lamar Odom a couple of summers back, it helped bring last year’s title and may very well have unknowingly aided in perhaps the greatest flurry […]
Lakers/Suns: Someone Had To Win
In the game preview, I mentioned that if the Lakers had a chance to throw a knockout punch, they had better make sure it landed. With about 4:40 left to go in the third, Kobe hit a three-pointer to put the Lakers up by 21. After an awful defensive first half, it looked as if […]
Preview and Chat: The Phoenix Suns
Records: Lakers 50-20 (2nd in West), Suns 35-33 (10th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 111.5 (2nd in NBA), Suns 109.5 (9th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 104.4 (7th in NBA), Suns 109.8 (22nd in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Suns: Steve Nash, Vince Carter, Grant […]
Around The World (Wide Web)
From Devin Kharpertian, Nets Are Scorching: For the past three or four years, the Kobe-LeBron debate has been at the forefront of NBA discussions as players, coaches, experts, fans and media members have all shared their opinions on which player they thought was better. James has owned Bryant in their head-to-head regular season match-ups, whereas […]
Lamar Odom: My Sixth Man Of The Year
With the post season rapidly approaching, we’re nearing the point where the regular season awards will be voted on. Over a series of posts, I’ll make my argument for a specific Laker to win an award or be included on one of the All-NBA or Defensive teams. Today, my take on why Lamar Odom should win the […]