It’s a common held belief that the Lakers biggest strength is that they have three top level big men that they can deploy in any combination that opponents struggle to match up with. I’ve long been a member of that school of thought and still hold the belief that if the Lakers are to claim their […]
Lakers/Hornets Game 4: It’s A Three Game Series Now
If game 3 was a must win for the Lakers, game 4 was certainly a must win for the Hornets. Going down 3-1 with a game at Staples Center potentially deciding the series would essentially guarantee a series loss for New Orleans and tonight they came out and played like it, answering the call and […]
The Road Warriors
Back when I was a kid, if you were to ask me about the road warriors, I would have thought of Hawk and Animal – the devastating tag team wrestling crew whose nickname “The Legion of Doom” always entertained. Yeah, sue me, I like wrestling. Today, when I think of the road warriors, I think […]
Lakers/Hornets: Game 3 Preview & Chat
When it comes to the playoffs the most important game is the next one. As a series evolves each game becomes the most meaningful for each team as the stakes get raised and elimination is one step closer. Game 3 is no different as it offers both teams an opportunity to take control of this […]
More Thoughts On Game 2
Last night’s win is still taking up a lot of space in my crowded brain. So with that, I’ve no choice but to spill out random thoughts about the Lakers’ first win of these playoffs… Pau Gasol is taking a lot of heat for his performance so far this series and based off his stat […]
Lakers/Hornets Game 2: It’s All Even Now
This was a game that the Lakers needed to have and they got it. If you’re looking for a single positive from another hard fought, ugly game there you go. In the playoffs it’s quite rare for things to come easy and this game was further proof of that. But the Lakers – as a […]
Game 2 Preview & Chat: Lakers vs. Hornets
The Lakers have had ample time to stew over their game 1 effort. They got a healthy heaping of film study to go over what went wrong and have had time to reset their focus on what needs to be done. In that same vain, we’ve talked adjustments on both sides of the ball on some […]
A Big Congrats To Lamar Odom
While it’s not yet official, it’s being reported that Lamar Odom will be named the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year later today. This is great news and I’m thrilled for Lamar being recognized for his fantastic season. His statistics speak for themselves, but even more impressive to these eyes has been his ability to […]
Game 2 Adjustements: Getting Gasol Going
If there’s one thing I love about the playoffs, it’s the adjustments. I’d prefer to talk about what the Lakers’ opponent needs to do to rectify a loss, but after the first game that’s not the case. Instead, we need to look long and hard at what the Lakers need to do to bounce back and claim […]
Game 1 Chat: Lakers vs. Hornets
The wait is over and the Lakers’ defense of their championship starts today with the visiting Hornets. We’ve covered the X’s and O’s of this match up and know what the Lakers need to do on both sides of the ball to beat this team. Yes our guys are favored, but the games aren’t played on […]