I watch the video above and have a variety of thoughts. I think of how long it’s been; how young Kobe was when he got started and how much of a grizzled veteran he is now. How much wear those legs have endured. How much time in the gym he’s spent. How tired he looks […]
Mitch Kupchak Speaks, We Try To Sort It All Out
Right now, the Lakers are a competitive, yet average team. They have been close enough to win many of their games but have often fallen short, to the frustration of everyone that wishes success for this group. Whether you’re an outsider watching the games, or an insider who has access to practices and the mindset […]
Sunday Special: The Super Bowl
After a tough loss to the Jazz last night, I think all Laker fans could use a bit of a distraction. Luckily, today offers one as the NFL’s biggest game of the year is set to kick off this afternoon. I don’t have a horse in this race but since I root for a team […]
Preview & Chat: The Utah Jazz
Records: Lakers 14-9 (5th in West), Jazz 12-9 (7th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 103.7 (15th in NBA), Jazz 105.2 (8th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 100.4 (10th in NBA), Jazz 105.1 (22nd in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Jazz: Jamaal Tinsley, Josh Howard, Gordon Hayward, Paul Millsap, Al Jefferson Injuries: Lakers: Steve […]
Preview & Chat: The Denver Nuggets
Records: Lakers 13-9 (6th in West), Nuggets 15-7 (2nd in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 103.8 (13th in NBA), Nuggets 108.6 (1st in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 100.5 (9th in NBA), Nuggets 101.6 (13th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Nuggets: Ty Lawson, Arron Afflalo, […]
Lakers/Bobcats: Bombs Away!
Boxscore: Lakers 106, Bobcats 73 Offensive Efficiency: Lakers 120.5, Bobcats 83.0 True Shooting %: Lakers 67.6%, Bobcats 39.7% The Good: The Lakers made three pointers. Lots of them. Of their 26 attempts, 12 of them found the bottom of the net. That 46.2% from deep is the best the Lakers shot from deep all season […]
Preview and Chat: The Charlotte Bobcats
Records: Lakers 12-9 (7th in West), Bobcats 3-18 (Last in East) Offensive ratings: Lakers 103.1 (15th in NBA), Bobcats 95.8 (29th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 101.4 (12th in NBA), Bobcats 108.4 (27th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Bobcats: Kemba Walker, Gerald Henderson, […]
When Being Amongst The League Leaders Isn’t A Good Thing
The Lakers are coming off a nice win over a young, hungry team. The game was hard fought as the Wolves made a furious comeback but the Lakers were able to hold on down the stretch and pull out the win. Considering the Lakers need every win they can get, in a conference where a […]
Lakers/Timberwolves: A Big Game From The Big Three
Boxscore: Lakers 106, Timberwolves 101 Offensive Efficiency: Lakers 117.8, Timberwolves 112.2 True Shooting %: Lakers 63.1%, Timberwolves 46.3% The Good: Where to start? Kobe Bryant having another tremendous game in what is turning into a throwback, vintage season? Check. Pau Gasol starting out aggressive and sinking shots from everywhere on the floor? Check, again. Andrew […]
Preview & Chat: The Minnesota Timberwolves
Records: Lakers 11-9 (9th in West); T’Wolves 9-10 (11th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 102.3 (16th in NBA); T’Wolves 102.7 (15th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 100.8 (11th in NBA); T’Wolves 101.0 (13th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Matt Barnes Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum T’Wolves: Luke Ridnour, Ricky Rubio, Wesley Johnson, Kevin Love, Nikola Pekovic […]