Records: Lakers 28-6 (1st in the West Pacers 13-22 (13th in the East) Offensive ratings: Lakers 112.8 (2nd in league) Pacers 105.9 (18th in League) Defensive ratings: Lakers 103.0 (4th in league) Pacers 108.3 (18th in League) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Vladimir Radmanovic, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Pacers Jarrett Jack, Stephen […]
Archives for January 2009
Lessons In Losing
The NBA season is a long one, and every team has its ups and downs. In early December, the Lakers had one of their downs and much of the fanbase was freaking out., calling for trades and suggesting that there was just no way this team could win a title. Right now, the Celtics are […]
Preview & Chat: The Golden State Warriors
Records: Lakers 27-6 (1st in the West) Warriors 10-26 (11th in the West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 112.9 (2nd in league) Warriors 107.0 (14th in league) Defensive ratings: Lakers 103.1 (4th in league) Warriors 113.0 (30th of 30) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Vladimir Radmanovic (?), Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Warriors Jamal Crawford, […]
Odom Diagnosed With Bone Bruise
Here is the official medical statement from the Lakers: Lakers forward Lamar Odom was examined today by team physician Dr. Steve Lombardo and MRI results show that Odom has a bone bruise in his right knee. Odom will not play in tonight’s game in Oakland against the Golden State Warriors, and his status beyond that […]
Lakers vs. Hornets Live Blog powered by nomuskles
1st Quarter The Space Cadet is starting tonight instead of Ariza or Luke (injured). 12:00 – And we’re off an auspicious start! The jump ball is whistled dead and goes the Lakers way, although I have no idea why and Joel doesn’t bother to tell us why. That’s great. Something confusing happens and neither announcer […]
Preview & Chat: The New Orleans Hornets
Records: Lakers 27-5 (1st in the West) Hornets 20-10 (4th in the West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 112.9 (2nd in league) Hornets 109.1 (8th in league) Defensive ratings: Lakers 102.4 (4th in league) Hornets 104.7 (8th in league) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Trevor Ariza, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Hornets Chris Paul, Rasual […]
Fast Break Thoughts
The other day the comments became a debate of the worst announcers in the NBA for those of us watching stuff on League Pass. (Congratulations Portland, you win!) But as was pointed out then, if that is all we have to worry about, things are pretty dang good. I like the Lakers having the best […]
Preview & Chat: The Portland Trailblazers
Records: Lakers 26-5 (1st in the West) Trailblazers 20-13 (7th in the West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 112.7 (3rd in league) Trailblazers 113.4 (2nd in league) Defensive ratings: Lakers 102.5 (4th in league) Trailblazers 109.5 (23rd in league) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Luke Walton, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Trailblazers Rudy Fernandez, Blake, […]
Preview & Chat: The Utah Jazz
Records: Lakers 25-5 (1st in the West) Jazz 19-14 (9th in the West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 112.7 (3rd in league) Jazz 108.0 (12th in league) Defensive ratings: Lakers 102.5 (4th in league) Jazz 104.5 (9th in league) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Luke Walton, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Jazz Deron Williams, Ronnie […]
The Case for Luke to Remain a Starter
First of all, I just want to say Happy New Year! And, Thank you to Kurt, the other contributors, and all the faithful commentors that make this site the daily (multiple times) read that it is. Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming. The recent post by Kurt that focussed on Lamar Odom and the post […]