On Wednesday night, against a frisky San Antonio Spurs team that has been on the ropes of late, LeBron James would not let the Lakers lose. He just wasn't going to walk out of Staples Center with an L. His team was not at its best, the refereeing left … Read Full Article about LeBron James Went All LeBron James to Beat the Spurs
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Lakers vs. Nuggets Game Preview
Over the last 9 games the Lakers have lost only twice -- both times to the Orlando Magic. Those games, disappointing as they may be, offer perspective, however, on not only where the Lakers are now, but in what they have in front of them tonight. In terms … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Nuggets Game Preview
Lakers Offense and Defense Going Through a Role Reversal
After a disappointing loss at the hands of the Orlando Magic on Sunday, the Lakers have an 11-8 record and are 7th in the uber-competitive Western Conference. Looking beyond the blow of being swept in their season series by Orlando, though, the Lakers have … Read Full Article about Lakers Offense and Defense Going Through a Role Reversal
Lakers – Cavs Game Preview
The Lakers are in Cleveland which means there's a major story which everyone will want to discuss and likely monopolize the coverage heading into this game. That's right, Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr. get to face off against the team that traded them … Read Full Article about Lakers – Cavs Game Preview
Brandon Ingram Remains a Work in Progress
Brandon Ingram is a just turned 21 year old player 16 games into his 3rd season. Of all the things I'm about to write, this is the thing that should resonate most, even if it likely won't. Because for all his physical tools -- Ingram remains all arms and legs, … Read Full Article about Brandon Ingram Remains a Work in Progress
Rajon Rondo Suffers Broken Hand, Opportunities Abound for Lonzo and Ingram
The Lakers got a great win vs. the Blazers on Wednesday night, downing Portland 126-117 behind a milestone setting performance by LeBron James. But while James' 44 point, 10 rebound, 9 assist night that vaulted him past Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA's all-time … Read Full Article about Rajon Rondo Suffers Broken Hand, Opportunities Abound for Lonzo and Ingram
Lakers Game Preview: The Blazers Again
Is it weird to play the same team 3 times in the first 14 games of the season? However you answer that question, it's exactly what the Lakers are doing tonight when they face the Blazers. These teams split the first two games, both in Portland, with LA winning … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The Blazers Again
Lakers Game Preview: The Minnesota Timberwolves
I'm not going to bore you here with another standard Lakers game preview. The Lakers are 4-6 and the narrative is there's trouble brewing. Be it the Luke Walton/Magic Johnson dynamic, the roster construction, LeBron playing at half speed and what that … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The Minnesota Timberwolves
The Leap Forward to the Same Spot
There's a Jay-Z rap lyric I've always liked a lot. The Brooklyn born husband to Beyoncé says, simply, "life's like a treadmill n***** runnin' in place". For me, at least, it's a line about the search for progress and the want for more, but not actually … Read Full Article about The Leap Forward to the Same Spot
10 Lakers Stats through 10 Games
The Lakers got waxed by the Raptors on Sunday night, losing 121-107. The game actually wasn't even that close -- Toronto jumped ahead 41-10 early in the game and ended up with a 42-17 lead at the end of the first quarter. After losing a couple of games in the … Read Full Article about 10 Lakers Stats through 10 Games
Lakers Rumors: Tyson Chandler to Sign with Lakers after Buyout
When the Lakers constructed the roster they did, they knew they were creating a wing heavy team; a team whose strengths would be playmaking, passing, and versatility. They knew they were going to be big man deficient, but likely believed going small, playing a … Read Full Article about Lakers Rumors: Tyson Chandler to Sign with Lakers after Buyout
Lakers Game Preview: The Portland Trailblazers
The Lakers are 3-5 and depending on what perspective you carry, this is either very upsetting, about where they should be, or maybe somewhere in the middle. Based on the Lakers point differential, they should have one more win than they do (hello Minnesota … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The Portland Trailblazers
Lakers Need Patience Now More than Ever
After a 124-120 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Lakers are now 2-5. I won't spend much time on the game, but like I told you in my game preview, I was concerned about the team's defense and rebounding while hopeful the team would be able to shoot the 3 … Read Full Article about Lakers Need Patience Now More than Ever
Lakers Game Preview: Minnesota Timberwolves
I'm back. Well, kind of. But while I'm here, I have some Lakers thoughts and it just so happens there's a game today so here we go... The Lakers are 2-4 and head into Minnesota to face off against one of the only teams that can lay claim to being more of an … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: Minnesota Timberwolves
Some Site News…
If you do not follow me on twitter or did not read and click through the links on my game preview from Thursday's opening night game, you may not be aware of some things that have been going on with me personally. So I thought I'd just post on there here for … Read Full Article about Some Site News…