I can’t take these brutal Southern California winters, I mean it barely got up to 65 degrees yesterday. How can a man live in these conditions? So, my family and I are off for 10 days in Kauai, where the low yesterday was 70. While I may watch a Laker game while sipping on a […]
Archives for January 2007
Preview and Chat: The Dallas Mavericks
First, let’s enjoy last night for another minute. This is what I’ve come to enjoy about this team: With the game still hanging in the balance late, and with the Lakers having the best go-to clutch player in basketball on their team, the Lakers got the ball to third-line center Ronny Turiaf. He turns and […]
On Tap: The San Antonio Spurs
Don’t Sleep on the Spurs. There seems to be a lot of taking the Spurs for granted this season (and in the comments on this site), but that would be foolish. They have the second best point differential in the league (nearly tied with Phoenix). They have the fifth-rated offense in the league with 110.8 […]
More Than Treading Water
No Odom. No Kwame. Still, the Lakers are 7-3 in the last 10, 5-2 without Kwame. At a time many would be happy just playing .500 ball until we get healthy, this team continues to show its depth and beat expectations. And they continue to be exciting to watch. It’s all we can ask for […]
Preview and Chat: The Miami Heat
Webber to Detroit. Not a shock, but Webber made his choice. It wasn’t money or effort on the Lakers part (Kobe and Mitch talked to Webber over the weekend). The issue was playing time — in LA he’d have to fight for it, in Detroit he’ll get a lot more right from the start, particularly […]
Staples Center Mini-Me
Did you know that when the Indiana Pacers were in town last month they held their morning shootaround at the home of LA Gear CEO Steven Jackson — who has a full-size replica of the Staples Center court in his house. Henry at True Hoop had the details this week (and if you read one […]
Preview and Chat: The Orlando Magic
Kobe? He’s listed as probably and a game-time decision after the groin strain the other night. Yes, it would leave the Lakers incredibly short handed if he sat, but it’s a long season so I lean toward rest rather than pushing it if there is any pain or concerns. Orlando is hot. They come in […]
Whither Webber?
It’s been the hot topic in the comments, but I wanted to wait until there was proven interest from the club before really delving into it. Apparently the Laker front office is interested. The Times reported that the Lakers are one of five teams on Webber’s short list, according to his agent. Last night David […]
Tickets Wanted
Regular readers and commenters here may recognize Xavier, a Laker and hoops fan living in Barcelona. He’s using his spring break to come to Los Angeles and is going to try to catch a couple of Laker games — but buying tickets while overseas has proved problematic for him. Most of the ticket exchange places […]
Preview and Chat: The Houston Rockets
So much I’d like to write about, so little time because work is really hectic for me. So here are a couple conversation starters, and in the comments add your own thoughts about last night and tonight. • Kobe Bryant, best selling jersey in the NBA. • It bothers me to lose to teams the […]