From Brian Kamenetzky, Land O’ Lakers: Following Monday’s win over Orlando, Kobe Bryant was asked if he’s paid attention to the teams the Lakers are chasing in the standings. “Not really. We’re just playing,” he said. “Just playing and doing what we need to do. We just want to go into the playoffs, play good […]
Archives for March 2011
Fast Break Thoughts
*In this current 10-1 stretch for the Lakers, they’ve seen their statistical profile as a team take a boost, especially related to their defensive efficiency numbers. They’re now 7th in defensive efficiency after another excellent game on D where they held the Magic to 98.7 points per 100 possessions. The team they just recently passed […]
Lakers/Magic: Second Half Surge Sinks Orlando (Or How Andrew Bynum Continues His Beast Mode)
There’s no denying it now, the Lakers are rounding into championship form. They’re looking stronger by the game and continue to find ways to put the clamps on their opponents and pull out impressive victories. Tonight it was the Magic that stepped in front of the Laker buzz saw, falling 97-84, allowing the Lakers to […]
Preview and Chat: The Orlando Magic
Records: Lakers 47-20 (3rd in the West), Magic 42-25 (4th in East) Offensive ratings: Lakers 111.6 (3rd in NBA), Magic 108.2 (11th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 104.6 (8th in NBA), Magic 102.1 (4th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Magic: Jameer Nelson, Jason Richardson, […]
Around the World (Wide Web): Kobe’s Ankle; Bynum’s Performance
From Broderick Turner, LA Times: Kobe Bryant, who sprained his left ankle Saturday night against the Dallas Mavericks, has been listed as a game-time decision for Monday night’s game against the Orlando Magic at Staples Center, Lakers Coach Phil Jackson said. Bryant, who arrived late to the team’s training facility in El Segundo, didn’t practice Sunday, […]
Lakers/Mavericks: L.A.’s Big Size Knocks off Big D
In a game that meant everything for making up ground in the West, the Lakers gave it everything they had, defeating Dallas 96-91. Led by one of Andrew Bynum’s best — and most timely — performances of the season, L.A. effectively controlled the tempo for most of the game’s 48 minutes. Bynum was a beast […]
Preview and Chat: The Dallas Mavericks
Records: Lakers 46-20 (3rd in West), Mavericks 47-18 (2nd in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 111.7 (2nd in NBA), Mavericks 110.2 (8th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 104.6 (8th in NBA), Mavericks 105.8 (12th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Mavericks: Jason Kidd, Rodrigue Beaubois, Shawn […]
Friday Afternoon Reading
Last night’s game has stuck with some folks into today. That tends to happen when a very winnable game turns into a loss and the opponent is of the marquee variety. And while I don’t want to dwell too much longer on last night’s contest – especially with a much more important game, strategically, tomorrow in […]
Around the World (Wide Web): Lakers/Heat Reactions
UPDATE: From Sebastian Pruiti, NBA Playbook: Late against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Miami Heat decided to put the basketball in Dwyane Wade’s hands, letting him be the one who would create on the offensive end. One way the Heat seemed to let Wade create was making him the ball handler in pick and roll sets. […]
Lakers/Heat: Heat Forces Lakers to Open Window of Opportunity
They say it’s the contrasting styles that make the fight, and tonight we were blessed with a hell of a battle as the Heat outlasted the Lakers in a 94-88 victory in South Beach. The Heat, with their strong perimeter play were able to beat the Lakers in their own game — with their strong […]