We’ve talked offense. And, we’ve talked defense. But game one is now here and there’s really no more talking to be done. Most of the Lakers key players are rested. Kobe, Andrew, Pau, and Matt Barnes haven’t played in a week. Nicks and bruises are completely (or nearly completely, in Barnes’ case) healed. Mentally, the [...]

UPDATE: Per Sam Amick of Sports Illustrated, Mike Brown has ruled Kobe out of this game. So, no worries about a scoring title tonight. Andrew Goudelock fans rejoice as he’ll likely start in Kobe’s place. ————————————– The end of the regular season is finally here. Through all the ups and downs, the Lakers will take [...]

Records: Lakers: 40-23 (3rd in the West), Thunder: 46-17 (2nd in the West) Offensive ratings: Lakers: 106.1 (11th in the NBA), Thunder: 109.8 (2nd in the NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers: 104.3 (13th in the NBA), Thunder: 102.9 (9th in the NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Ramon Sessions, Kobe Bryant, Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol, Andrew [...]

Records: Lakers 40-23 (3rd in the West), Spurs 43-16 (1st in the West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 106.1 (11th in the NBA), Spurs 110.1 (1st in the NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 103.9 (13th in the NBA), Spurs 103.3 (11th in the NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Ramon Sessions, Kobe Bryant, Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Spurs: Tony Parker, Danny Green, Kawhi Leonard, Tim Duncan, DeJuan Blair Injuries: Lakers: none; Spurs: none In the [...]

Records: Lakers 39-23 (3rd the West), Warriors 22-38 (13th in the West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 106.1 (12th in the NBA), Warriors 105.9 (13th in the NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 104.1 (13th in the NBA), Warriors 109.5 (28th in the NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Ramon Sessions, Devin Ebanks, Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Warriors: Charles Jenkins, Klay Thompson, Dorell Wright, Mickell [...]