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
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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…
Lakers Game Preview: Season Opener vs. the Blazers
First off, my apologies for the lack of posts. I've written about this some on twitter, but my family has been dealing with a serious health situation that has been a truly difficult time for me personally. I've not been able to write much, if at all, during … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: Season Opener vs. the Blazers
Lakers vs. Kings: Preseason Game #3
After the losing to the Nuggets on Tuesday to fall to 0-2 in the preseason, the Lakers are back in action tonight vs. the Kings. The game is at 7:30, on NBA TV nationally, and at STAPLES Center. With the logistics out of the way, let's get to the meat of … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Kings: Preseason Game #3
Will the Lakers Make the Playoffs?
Catchy headline, right? SEO that! #blogboys unite. Today, Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post wrote that he does not think the Lakers will make the playoffs. He laid out a bunch of reasons why. They are points well made and argued with reason. I like Tim -- … Read Full Article about Will the Lakers Make the Playoffs?
Lakers Lose to Nuggets, Open Preseason 0-2
The Lakers played their 2nd preseason game on Tuesday, again vs. the Denver Nuggets. And, again, they lost. This time, however, did not mirror the 124-107 blowout from Sunday. Tuesday's effort was much better and closer to what the Lakers are trying to build … Read Full Article about Lakers Lose to Nuggets, Open Preseason 0-2
Lakers vs. Nuggets Preseason Game #2
The Lakers preseason rolls on Tuesday and their opponent is...the Denver Nuggets. Yes, those same Denver Nuggets who beat them 124-107 on Sunday. The same Denver Nuggets who are looking to make the same jump as the Lakers from outside to in the playoff mix … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Nuggets Preseason Game #2