Long story short, the Lakers beat the Clippers 108-95 to earn their third consecutive win and continue their post all-star break turnaround that has them on the right track in their push for the post-season. And while Kobe was brilliant in the third quarter outscoring the Clippers 18-17 all on his own – making a […]
Game Recap
Lakers/Blazers: Artest The Catalyst, Kobe The Closer
This win simply feels better than others. As I mentioned in the game preview, a home/road back to back in an arena that the Lakers have traditionally struggled in is a tough task and the fact that the Lakers were able to leave the Rose Garden with a 106-101 victory as Laker fans chanted MVP […]
In Game Of Stars, Kobe, Durant, & LeBron Shine Brightest
What a game. Kobe had it going early, Lebron had it going late, and Durant iced the contest in the end. In between those guys doing what they do best, Amar’e threw down a dunk nearly any time he was within five feet of the hoop and was the East’s best big man for most […]
Lakers/Cavaliers: Misery Loves Company
Before the game, I wrote the following in reference to the Cavs: They’re last in both offensive and defensive efficiency, have struggled through countless injuries, suffered a record breaking 26 game losing streak, and have even inspired a website dedicated to answering whether they won last night. All around bad times for the Cavs…My sympathies to […]
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/Celtics: Lakers Use Their Heads, Outthink C’s Down The Stretch
Some games just mean more. Regardless of circumstances, home or away, who’s active or not, certain opponents just bring out that strong desire to win. The Celtics are one such (the only?) team that does that for the Lakers and its fans. And tonight, the fans of the forum blue and gold got what they’ve […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lakers/Celtics: Lack Of Execution Dooms Lakers
Team brilliance will always trump individual brilliance. The Lakers learned that lesson (again) when they fell to the Celtics 109-96. Really the key to this game was the fact that down the stretch the Celtics pounded away with their deliberate offensive sets and smothering D while the Lakers’ offense stagnated into a Kobe-centric attack while […]