Records: Lakers 50-12 (1st in the West) Trailblazers 39-23 (7th in the West) Offensive ratings: 114.0 (1st in league) Trailblazers 113.3 (2nd in league) Defensive ratings: Lakers 105.3 (6th in league) Trailblazers 109.0 (18th in league) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Luke Walton, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Trailblazers Brandon Roy, Steve Blake, […]
Archives for March 2009
Preview & Chat: The Minnesota Timberwolves
Records: Lakers 49-12 (1st in the West) T-Wolves 18-42 (11th in the West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 113.9 (1st in league) T-Wolves 106.2 (23rd in league) Defensive ratings: Lakers 105.4 (6th in league) T-Wolves 111.2 (26th in league) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Luke Walton, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol T-Wolves Randy Foye, Sebasian […]
You Do the Math
Acquiring players and building a roster can be a tricky equation. Teams are constantly trying to balance the draft, free agency, and trades all while dealing with the salary cap. Teams are always looking for an edge in how to acquire more talent. And in recent seasons, quality organizations have found a way to add […]
Preview & Chat: The Memphis Grizzlies
Records: Lakers 48-12 (1st in the West) Grizzlies 15-43 (13th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 113.9 (1st in league) Grizzlies 102.4 (29th in league) Defensive ratings: Lakers 105.5 (6th in league) Grizzlies 109.4 (20th in league) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Luke Walton, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Grizzlies Mike Conley, O.J. Mayo, […]
Thoughts From Two Losses
Right about now, every game the Lakers play is a statement game. Not for the Lakers, but for whomever suits up against them. The Lakers are the measuring stick, the favorites out West, and teams that could possibly see them in the playoffs want to make a statement. Denver wanted to make a statement and […]
Preview & Chat: The Phoenix Suns
Records: Lakers 48-11 (1st in West) Suns 33-25 (9th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 114 (1st in league) Suns 112 (4th in league) Defensive ratings: Lakers 105.3 (6th in league) Suns 109.9 (21st in league) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Luke Walton, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Suns Steve Nash, Leandro Barbosa, Jason […]