It is rare for a sports fan to get lucky enough to watch a transcendent sports star night in and night out in their home city. It’s truly one of those things that become a part of your life like family and friends. Those who were around in Chicago when Jordan was winning rings, in […]
Archives for April 2010
Jerry Buss, Hall of Famer
[picappgallerysingle id=”3184945″] It has been reported that Lakers’ owner Jerry Buss has been elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. Over the years, Dr. Buss has been the steward of this organization and been a major influence on all its success. He’s done things his way and repeatedly come out on top. The man is […]
Around the World (Wide Web): Bynum News
From the LA Daily News: Lakers center Andrew Bynum underwent an MRI exam on his injured left Achilles tendon Monday, and the results were unchanged. He continues to suffer from a strain and there is no timetable for his return to the active roster, a team spokesman said in an e-mail. Bynum will continue to […]
Getting Back To Playing Winning Basketball
[picappgallerysingle id=”8423316″] It feels strange to talk about needing to play winning basketball when referencing the Lakers. I mean, this team has won a lot of games this season and is poised to take the Pacific Division and earn the #1 seed in the Western Conference for the third straight season. These guys aren’t slouches […]
Around the World (Wide Web): Lakers/Spurs Reactions
THE NEWSPAPERS From The Los Angeles Times: They used be called the Bench Mob. Now they are just (hey, you fill in the blank). Whatever the Lakers’ bench used to be, it is no longer that. Sure, they lost a key member of the bench when Lamar Odom began starting for Andrew Bynum (strained left […]
Lakers/Spurs: Ginobili Ruined Easter
For the second straight game, the Taco Unit was in for the Lakers to close out the game, Kobe struggled with his jump shot and Pau Gasol put up good numbers. Also, for the second straight game in Staples Center, one of the Western Conference’s top 2 teams left the arena with a loss – […]
Preview and Chat: The San Antonio Spurs
[picappgallerysingle id=”7539003″] Records: Lakers 55-21 (1st in West, 2nd in NBA), Spurs 46-29 (7th in West, 8.5 games behind Lakers) Offensive ratings: Lakers 109.1 (10th in NBA), Spurs 110.0 (9th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 103.3 (5th in NBA), 104.6 (9th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Lamar Odom, […]
Saturday Special: Fast Break Thoughts & The Final Four
[picappgallerysingle id=”8422103″] Some random thoughts on this Saturday of college hoops… *Last night’s win against the Jazz was more than just a single win. Why? Because the Spurs showed some of their classic resolve and beat the Magic (Manu torched Orlando for 43 and Duncan added another 23 to take down Orlando – wow). That […]
Lakers/Jazz: Odom Overwhelms Utah
[picappgallerysingle id=”4673661″] Ahh, the sweet taste of victory. After two straight defeats and losing three of four games, it definitely feels nice to get a win. It feels even better to beat the Jazz – one of the better teams in the conference and the team that held the number two seed coming into tonight’s […]
Preview and Chat: The Utah Jazz
[picappgallerysingle id=”4673475″] Records: Lakers 54-21 (1st in West, 2nd in NBA), Jazz 50-26 (3rd in West, 4.5 games behind Lakers) Offensive ratings: Lakers 109.1 (10th in NBA), Jazz 111.0 (5th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 103.4 (5th in NBA), Jazz 104.6 (10th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Lamar […]