Records: Lakers 48-22 (2 seed, percentage points back of New Orleans); Warriors 43-26 (8 seed) Offensive ratings: Lakers 114.2 (3rd); Warriors 114 (4th) Defensive ratings: Lakers 106.6 (5th); Warriors 110.5 (22nd) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Vladimir Radmanovic, Lamar Odom, Ronny Turiaf Warriors: Barron Davis, Monta Ellis, Stephen Jackson, Andris Biedrins, Al […]
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Golden State Warriors: Chat and Preview
“I think we’re the front-runner. If we had a healthy roster, I’d be very much more comfortable saying that. But at this point, given our schedule, I think we have a real good opportunity.” –Phil Jackson Records: Lakers 48-21 (1 seed), Warriors 42-26 (8 seed West) (4 seed East) Offense Ratings: Lakers-109.7 (3rd), Warriors-109.4 (4th) […]
Preview and Chat: Utah Jazz
Records: Lakers 46-21 (1 seed); Jazz 45-24 (4 seed) Offensive ratings: Lakers 113.7 (4th); Jazz 114.5 (2nd) Defensive ratings: Lakers 106.4 (5th); Jazz 108.2 (14th) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Vladimir Radmanovic, Lamar Odom, Ronny Turiaf Jazz: Deron Williams, Ronnie Brewer, Andrei Kirilenko, Carlos Boozer, Mehmet Okur Tennis Anyone? I’m going out […]
Preview and Chat: The Dallas Mavericks
Records: Lakers 45-21 (2 seed); Mavericks 44-23 (7 seed) Offensive ratings: Lakers 113.7 (5th); Mavericks 113.2 (6th) Defensive ratings: Lakers 106.4 (6th); Mavericks 107.0 (8th) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Vladimir Radmanovic, Lamar Odom, Ronny Turiaf Mavericks: Jason Kidd, Josh Howard, Jerry Stackhouse, Dirk Nowitzki, Eric Dampier Lakers Notes: Some good news […]
Preview and Chat: Houston Rockets
Records: Lakers 45-20 (1 seed — tie); Rockets 45-20 (1 seed – tie) Offensive ratings: Lakers 113 (3rd); Rockets 108.1 (16th) Defensive ratings: Lakers 106 (5th); Rockets 102.2 (2nd) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Vladimir Radmanovic, Lamar Odom, Ronny Turiaf Rockets: Rafer Alston, Tracy McGrady, Shane Battier, Luis Scola, Dikembe Mutombo How […]
Preview and Chat: New Orleans Hornets
Records: Lakers 45-19 (1 seed); Hornets 43-20 (5 seed) Offensive ratings: Lakers 113 (3rd); Hornets 112.8 (8th) Defensive ratings: Lakers 106 (5th); Hornets 106.7 (7th) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Vladimir Radmanovic, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Hornets: Chris Paul, Mo Peterson, Peja Stojakovic, David West, Tyson Chandler Lakers Notes: We’ve been talking […]
Preview and Chat: The Toronto Raptors
Records: Lakers 44-19 (1 seed); Raptors 34-28 (5 seed) Offensive ratings: Lakers 113.7 (3rd); Raptors 112.9 (6th) Defensive ratings: Lakers 105.8 (5th); Raptors 107.8 (11th) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Vladimir Radmanovic, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Raptors: Jose Calderon, Anthony Parker, Jamario Moon, Andrea Bargnani, Rasho Nesterovic. Lakers Notes: I’ve already got […]
Preview and Chat: The Sacramento Kings
Records: Lakers 41-18 (1 seed); Kings 27-35 (11 seed) Offensive ratings: Lakers 113.5 (4th); Kings 108.1 (15th) Defensive ratings: Lakers 105.9 (6th); Kings 111.3 (26th) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Vladimir Radmanovic, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Kings: Beno Udrih, Kevin Martin, Ron Artest, Mikki Moore, Brad Miller Lakers vs. Kings: Any time […]
Preview and Chat: Los Angeles Clippers
Records: Lakers 43-18 (2 seed); Clippers 20-39 (12 seed) Offensive ratings: Lakers 113.5 (4th); Clippers 102.7 (28th) Defensive ratings: Lakers 105.9 (6th); Clippers 108.3 (14th) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Luke Walton, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Clippers: Brevin Knight, Cutino Mobley, Corey Maggette, Josh Powell, Chris Kaman Lakers Notes: In case you […]
Preview and Chat: Sacramento Kings
Records: Lakers 42-18 (2 seed); Kings 27-32 (they will be drafting 12th) Offensive ratings: Lakers 113.4 (3rd); Kings 108.3 (14th) Defensive ratings: Lakers 106.0 (6th); Kings 111.1 (25th) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Luke Walton, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Kings: Beno Udrih, Kevin Martin, Ron Artest, Mikki Moore, Brad Miller Lakers Notes: […]