Throngs of media. Players and coaches walking around like every day people. People whose work I read on a daily basis and the guys whose games I analyze essentially standing right next to you. Pretty surreal. But I’m here not to observe, but to jump into the deep end of the pool and see what […]
A Tribute To The Logo
Make no doubt about it, the Lakers are playing poorly right now. No more evidence is needed than the loss to Cleveland last night. And so, if being 100% honest, I need a distraction from the action that’s been happening on the court. I need a bit of a getaway. So, I must say that […]
Lakers/Cavaliers: Misery Loves Company
Before the game, I wrote the following in reference to the Cavs: They’re last in both offensive and defensive efficiency, have struggled through countless injuries, suffered a record breaking 26 game losing streak, and have even inspired a website dedicated to answering whether they won last night. All around bad times for the Cavs…My sympathies to […]
Preview and Chat: The Cleveland Cavaliers
Records: Lakers 38-18 (3rd in West), Cavaliers 9-46 (last in East) Offensive ratings: Lakers 111.8 (2nd in NBA), Cavaliers 101.1 (last in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 105.2 (11th in NBA), Cavaliers 112.8 (last in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Cavaliers: Mo Williams, Anthony Parker, Christian […]
Needing Some Rest
Before the season it was easy to look at this particular part of the schedule as one that would really test the Lakers. The Grammy road trip is always a grueling one, but the backloaded nature of this trip has been especially taxing when you consider who has been on the docket (anytime the C’s appear on […]
Preview and Chat: The Charlotte Bobcats
Records: Lakers 38-17 (3rd in West), Bobcats 23-31 (9th in East) Offensive ratings: Lakers 111.9 (2nd in NBA), Bobcats 103.0 (26th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 104.8 (10th in NVA), Bobcats 106.4 (14th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers:Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Bobcats: Shaun Livingston D.J. Augustin, Stephen Jackson, […]
Around The World (Wide Web)
From Andy Kamentzky, Land O’ Lakers: It’s hardly a secret The Mamba has a certain flair for lighting up the Garden. (He entered the building averaging a honkin’ 30 points per game on his career in New York, and an honkin’-er 42 points in his last four appearances.) That’s a high mark established for showmanship, […]
Preview and Chat: The New York Knicks
Records: Lakers37-16 (2nd in West), Knicks 26-25 (6th in East) Offensive ratings: Lakers112.3 (2nd in NBA), Knicks 110.2 (7th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers105.0 (10th in NBA), Knicks 109.8 (23rd in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers:Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Knicks: Raymond Felton, Landry Fields, Danilo Gallinari, Amar’e Stoudemire, Timofey […]
Lakers/Celtics: Lakers Use Their Heads, Outthink C’s Down The Stretch
Some games just mean more. Regardless of circumstances, home or away, who’s active or not, certain opponents just bring out that strong desire to win. The Celtics are one such (the only?) team that does that for the Lakers and its fans. And tonight, the fans of the forum blue and gold got what they’ve […]
Preview and Chat: The Boston Celtics
Records: Lakers 36-16 (3rd in West), Celtics 38-13 (1st in East) Offensive ratings: Lakers 112.4 (2nd in NBA), Celtics 107.7 (13th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 105.1 (11th in NBA), Celtics 100.1 (2nd in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers:Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Celtics: Rajon Rondo, Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, […]