Records: Lakers 23-14 (3rd in West), Pistons 12-26 (12th in East) Offensive ratings: Lakers 103.8 (14th in NBA), Pistons 99.7 (26th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 100.9 (10th in NBA), Pistons 107.4 (25th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Pistons: Brandon Knight, Rodney Stuckey, […]
Archives for March 2012
The Rumor Mill: Using The TPE
Welcome to the Rumor Mill, a place to talk about all the rumors, innuendo, and speculation about potential Lakers moves as we approach the trade deadline. In this space we’ll offer up links to reports, opinions on the speculation of the day, and anything else trade related that crosses our minds. This may or may […]
The Rumor Mill
Welcome to the Rumor Mill, a place to talk about all the rumors, innuendo, and speculation about potential Lakers moves as we approach the trade deadline. In this space we’ll offer up links to reports, opinions on the speculation of the day, and anything else trade related that crosses our minds. This may or may […]
Lakers/Heat: Rounding Into Form
Some games just mean more. Rivalry games. Games versus potential playoff opponents. Measuring stick games. The Lakers/Heat tilt this afternoon represented the latter and, today at least, the Lakers showed that they do measure up. Yes, Chris Bosh was absent. And that left the Heat with big man depth issues. But with LeBron playing out […]
Something To Build On?
The Lakers came out and did what many wondered if they could – they beat a top tier team and did so pretty easily. They controlled the game from the outset with Kobe setting the tone on offense and Ron setting the tone on defense, ultimately riding that wave of energy through the end of […]
Preview & Chat: The Miami Heat
Records: Lakers 22-14 (4th in West), Heat 28-8 (2nd in East) Offensive ratings: Lakers 103.6 (14th in NBA), Heat 110.3 (1st in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 100.9 (11th in NBA), Heat 100.5 (9th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Heat: Mario Chalmers, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Joel Anthony Injuries: Lakers: none; […]
Lakers/Kings: Who Was That Masked Man?
Box Score: Lakers 115, Kings 107 Offensive Efficiency: Lakers 119.8, Kings 111.5 True Shooting %: Lakers 65.5%, Kings 51.0% This looked like the perfect trap game for the Lakers. The Lakers have a much-anticipated showdown against the Miami Heat on Sunday afternoon. I’m sure the Kings don’t like being overlooked. But did the Lakers overlook […]
Preview & Chat: The Sacramento Kings
Records: Lakers 21-14 (4th in West), Kings 12-23 (14th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 103.1 (17th in NBA), Kings 100.7 (24th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 100.6 (11th in NBA), Kings 108.7 (28th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Kings: Isaiah Thomas, Tyreke Evans, Marcus Thornton, Jason Thompson, DeMarcus Cousins Injuries: Lakers: Kobe […]
Friday Forum
It’s an active weekend for Lakers basketball. They host the Sacramento Kings tonight and welcome dastardly Dwyane Wade and the Heat on Sunday. The past few days has seen Kobe playing masked bandit with 31 points against the T-Wolves, the always constant trade chatter, and plenty of opinions about the front office, especially regarding one […]
The Rumor Mill
Welcome to the Rumor Mill, a place to talk about all the rumors, innuendo, and speculation about potential Lakers moves as we approach the trade deadline. In this space we’ll offer up links to reports, opinions on the speculation of the day, and anything else trade related that crosses our minds. This may or may […]