Boxscore: Lakers 73, Mavericks 70 Offensive Efficiency: Lakers 83.0, Mavericks 79.5 True Shooting %: Lakers 45.5%, Mavericks 41.9% The Good: Derek. Fisher. The much maligned starting point guard for the Lakers gave us all a bit of crow to eat this night. Many have been wondering how to reduce his role gracefully. After all, the […]
Preview & Chat: The Dallas Mavericks
Records: Lakers 9-5 (5th in West), Mavericks 8-5 (7th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 103.2 (12th in NBA), Mavericks 101.8 (18th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 98.9 (6th in NBA), Mavericks 96.8 (3rd in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Matt Barnes, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Mavericks: Jason Kidd, Delonte West, Shawn Marion, Dirk Nowitzki, Brendan Hawyood Injuries: Lakers: Steve Blake […]
Kobe’s Week To Remember
With last night’s loss to the Clippers, the conversation has once again shifted from Kobe’s scoring brilliance to his shot volume and how it affects the rest of his team. That’s a topic for another day, though. Today, instead, I simply want to appreciate what he’s been able to do on the court as a […]
Preview & Chat: The Cleveland Cavaliers
Records: Lakers 8-4 (3rd in West), Cavaliers 5-5 (8th in East) Offensive ratings: Lakers 103.1 (13th in NBA), Cavaliers 103.2 (12th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 97.8 (5th in NBA), Cavaliers 102.1 (14th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Matt Barnes, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Cavaliers: Kyrie Irving, Anthony Parker, Omri Casspi, Antawn Jamison, Anderson Varejao Injuries: Lakers: Steve Blake […]
Preview & Chat: The Utah Jazz
Records: Lakers 7-4 (3rd in West), Jazz 6-3 (5th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 104.1 (12th in NBA), Jazz 101.6 (18th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 98.6 (5th in NBA), Jazz 104.0 (20th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Matt Barnes, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Jazz: Devin Harris, Raja Bell, Gordon Hayward, Paul Millsap, Al Jefferson Injuries: Lakers: Josh McRoberts […]
Lakers/Suns: The Kobe Show (And Luke Walton Too!)
Boxscore: Lakers 99, Suns 83 Offensive Efficiency: Lakers 113.8, Suns 95.4 True Shooting %: Lakers 58.2%, 50.2% The Good: Before the game, in the preview for this contest, I wrote that when Kobe is playing like it’s a combination of 2009 (all around great play) and 2006 (effective gunning) he’s simply a joy to watch. […]
Preview & Chat: The Phoenix Suns
Records: Lakers 6-4 (6th in West), Suns 4-4 (8th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 103.2 (14th in NBA), Suns 104.3 (12th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 99.0 (6th in NBA), Suns 100.6 (12th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Matt Barnes, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Suns: Steve Nash, Jared Dudley, Grant […]
Andrew Bynum’s Development & Taking The Next Step
Since he’s returned from his 4 game suspension, Andrew Bynum’s play has been met with fierce, well deserved praise. He’s been a monster in the middle, controlling the glass, blocking shots and altering shots, and attacking the paint on offense in a manner the Lakers haven’t seen since Shaquille O’Neal manned the pivot. He’s running hard […]
Lakers/Grizzlies: A Good, But Sloppy Win
Boxscore: Lakers 90, Grizzlies 82 Offensive Efficiency: Lakers 94.7, Grizzlies 86.3 True Shooting %: Lakers 57.2%, Grizzlies 43.1% The Good: Kobe Bryant makes another appearance in this section and I have a feeling it won’t be his last. Kobe controlled this game and put his imprint on it from the opening tip. In the first […]
Preview & Chat: The Memphis Grizzlies
Records: Lakers 5-4 (7th in West), Grizzlies 3-4 (10th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 104.2 (14th in NBA), Grizzlies 98.5 (25th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 100.4 (10th in NBA), Grizzlies 102.1 (14th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Matt Barnes, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Grizzlies: Mike Conley, Tony Allen, Rudy Gay, Dante Cunningham, Marc Gasol Injuries: Lakers: Derrick […]