For various reasons – some very personal, others less so – Pau Gasol has been front and center in my mind for the past couple of years. The whole thing started almost two years ago, when my wife and I relocated, from New York to Barcelona, Spain. As an L.A. … Read Full Article about Pau Gasol’s Place in the Rafters
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Lakers vs. Suns: Game 6 Preview
Use whatever language you want here -- "backs against the wall", "win or go home", "do or die game" -- they all capture the tenor and meaning of tonight's game 6 between the Lakers and the Suns. For the first time in the 2 seasons that the Lakers have had … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Suns: Game 6 Preview
Lakers vs. Suns: Game 5 Preview
The playoffs, at the most basic level, are about problem solving. How can you decipher and counter what the other team is trying to do faster and more effectively than what they are. The number of problems you can present for the opponent, then, is nearly as … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Suns: Game 5 Preview
Lakers vs. Suns: Game 4 Preview
By winning game 3, the Lakers took control of their series with the Suns. To maintain that control, however, game 4 will present an even bigger challenge because the level of desperation I anticipate the Suns showing will be like nothing the Lakers have seen … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Suns: Game 4 Preview
Lakers vs. Suns: Game 3 Preview
After winning game 2 to bring the series even at one game a piece, the Lakers enter tonight's game against the Suns with momentum that they cannot take for granted. Returning home is great and welcomed. The team, however, cannot rest on the fact that playing … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Suns: Game 3 Preview
Lakers vs. Suns: Game 2 Preview
As the lower seed in this playoff series, the main goal is to get a split in the first two games. Sure, you want to win every game you're in, but getting that split means you flip home court advantage and, even if only slightly, take control of the series. The … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Suns: Game 2 Preview
Lakers vs. Suns: Game 1 Preview
The overarching themes heading into this series are pretty clear. The Lakers strengths are in their front court, while the Suns are in their backcourt. The main question, then, is which team is more equipped to slow down the other team's best players. On … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Suns: Game 1 Preview
Lakers vs. Suns Playoff Preview
The long, winding road of the regular season is over. The Lakers finally clinched their playoff spot, needing a LeBron James 34-footer with the shot clock nearly expired to dispatch of the Warriors in the play-in game. Their reward is the 7th seed and a date … Read Full Article about Lakers vs. Suns Playoff Preview
Play-in Game Preview: Lakers vs. Warriors
I'm getting right to it today. The Lakers play the Warriors for the right to pass "go" collect their $200, and go right into a playoff matchup with the Suns. The loser will get the winner of Spurs/Grizzlies in a single elimination game whose loser begins their … Read Full Article about Play-in Game Preview: Lakers vs. Warriors
Lakers Game Preview: The Nuggets vs. the Blazers
As you can tell from the title of this post, I'm not really thinking about the Lakers game vs. the Pelicans tonight. Yes, that's an important game and one the Lakers need to win if they have any hope of climbing up to the 6th seed and avoiding the play-in game … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The Nuggets vs. the Blazers
Lakers Game Preview: The Indiana Pacers
So, if there was one major thing to look forward to when the Lakers and Pacers matchup, it was would Dennis and LeBron return to the lineup. Well, we have our answer: https://twitter.com/LakersReporter/status/1393590618266345477 With both Bron and … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The Indiana Pacers
Game Preview: The Houston Rockets
The Lakers had a thrilling win last night, beating the Knicks in overtime on a game winning THT 3-pointer on their final offensive possession and then getting a great defensive stop on the Knicks final chance. The Lakers needed a last second put-back from Wes … Read Full Article about Game Preview: The Houston Rockets
Lakers Game Preview: The New York Knicks
I'll be honest, I'm not quite sure what to write about this game. The Lakers play the Knicks in an important game for both teams. The Lakers are still trying to get into the 6th seed and, even though they'll need the Blazers help, can put themselves in … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The New York Knicks
Lakers Game Preview: The Portland Trailblazers
When the Lakers visit Portland to play the Trailblazers Friday night, the stakes are about as high as they can get for a regular season game. Playoff seeding is not only at stake, but the prospects of having to participate in the play-in game is also on the … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The Portland Trailblazers
Lakers Game Preview: The Los Angeles Clippers
The Lakers got a great and much needed win vs. the Nuggets on Monday, but their overall circumstances still leave them in a rough spot. LeBron James remains out with his sore ankle, Dennis Schröder is out due to COVID protocols, and THT dealing with a calf … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The Los Angeles Clippers