Records: Lakers 21-4 (1st in the West) Magic 20-6 (3rd in the East) Offensive ratings: Lakers 112.1 (3rd in league) Magic 107.3 (12th in league) Defensive ratings: Lakers 101.8 (4th in league) Magic 101.3 (3rd in league) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Luke Walton, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Magic Jameer Nelson, Keith […]
Archives for December 2008
Preview & Chat: The Miami Heat
Records: Lakers 21-3 (1st in the West) Heat 12-12 (6th in the East) Offensive ratings: Lakers 112.7 (3rd in league) Heat 106.9 (17th in league) Defensive ratings: Lakers 102 (4th in league) Heat 107.4 (19th in league) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Luke Walton, Pau Gasol (fingers crossed), Andrew Bynum Heat Mario […]
Fast Break Thoughts
I think you can get some of the most honest answers from players when the adrenaline is up and they don’t have their media filters on. Such was the case last night when Lamar Odom was on the 570 Radio being interviewed within 20 seconds of the end of the game. Spero Dedes asked about […]
Preview and Chat: The New York Knicks
Records: Lakers 20-3 (1st in the West) Knicks 11-13 (9th in the East) Offensive ratings: Lakers 112.7 (3rd in league) Knicks 106.0 (19th in the league) Defensive ratings: Lakers 101.7 (3rd in league) Knicks 108.0 (20th in the league) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Luke Walton, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Knicks Chris […]
Time to Mix it Up
Every Laker fan is also a Laker critic. It is a divine right of the Laker fan to complain if the team does not meet lofty expectations and blow out each opponent. Much has been said and written about the new Lakers defense. But the switch in performance and the magnified switch in fan sentiment […]
Chat: The Minnesota Timberwolves
I wish I had something, but the Lakers pregame consisted of nothing exciting from Phil and Odom, after hearing what Teixeira was offered, saying his boy is going to play baseball. But more to come, and start chatting here. 12 minutes to tip: Staples Center feels like…. A T-Wolves game. Not the most energetic crowd. […]
Preview: The Minnesota Timberwolves
Records: Lakers 19-3 (1st in the West) T-Wolves 4-18 (14th in the West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 112.7 (3rd in league) T-Wolves 102.9 (25th in league) Defensive ratings: Lakers 101.7 (3rd in league) T-Wolves 110.0 (25th in league) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Luke Walton, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum T-Wolves \Randy Foye, Mike […]
Preview & Chat: The Sacramento Kings
Records: Lakers 18-3 (1st in West) Kings 6-16 (12th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 112.7 (3rd in league) Kings 104.4 (21st in league) Defensive ratings: Lakers 101.6 (4th in league) Kings 112.5 (29th in league) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Luke Walton, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Kings Beno Udrih, John Salmons, Francisco […]
Note To Chicken Little
Today, we basically just steal from one of the best NBA writers on the Web, Kelly Dwyer. This is his recap of the ugly Lakers win against Phoenix last night from Ball Don’t Lie: So, am I the only one who isn’t pulling a Chicken Little routine with the Lakers right now? This team is […]