The Lakers can now lay claim to three straight wins after defeating the Hornets 101-97. Overall the team played well, but I must give the Hornets a lot of credit for fighting hard and knocking down their shots to keep the game close throughout. Every time the Lakers started to separate themselves with a nice […]
Preview and Chat: The New Orleans Hornets
Records: Lakers 25-11 (3rd in West), Hornets 21-15 (6th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 111.3 (3rd in NBA), Hornets 104.3 (23rd in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 104.8 (11th in NBA), Hornets 102.4 (6th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers:Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Hornets: Chris Paul, Marco Belinelli, Trevor Ariza, […]
Something To Think About…
A brief examination of two players: Player A (per game): 18.4 points, 10.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists Player B (per game): 15.6 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists Player A (per 36 minutes): 17.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists Player B (per 36 minutes): 16.1 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists Both of these players play for the […]
Preview and Chat: The Phoenix Suns
Records: Lakers 24-11 (3rd in West), Suns 14-18 (11th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 111.2 (3rd in NBA), Suns 111.1 (4th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 104.6 (10th in NBA), Suns 113.2 (30th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers:Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Suns: Steve Nash, Vince Carter, Grant Hill, […]
Lakers/Pistons: Beatdown Delivered, Lakers On The Good Side This Time
When the Lakers play well it really is a sight. The ball moves, the players have fun, and the baskets seem to come in bunches. When the Lakers play well and the opponent plays terribly, you have tonight’s contest against the Pistons. The Lakers demolished the Pistons 108-83 and pretty much dominated them in all […]
Preview and Chat: The Detroit Pistons
Records: Lakers 23-11 (4th in West), Pistons 11-23 (12th in East) Offensive ratings: Lakers 110.9 (5th in NBA), Pistons 105.1 (20th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 105.0 (12th in NBA), Pistons 110.1 (25th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers:Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Pistons: Rodney Stuckey, Ben Gordon, Tayshaun Prince, […]
Searching For An Identity?
What type of team is the Lakers? An offensive one? A defensive one? At this point in the season you’d think this would be clearly established but over the past few weeks, it’s tough to actually tell. When the season got started, this team was clearly geared towards offense. After the team’s first 10 games […]
Lakers/Grizzlies: Well, That Was Awful Viewing
Not sure if the Lakers should have even shown up for this game if they were going to put forward the type of effort they displayed against the Grizzlies. Sloppy play, suspect effort and decision making, and Memphis’ ability to take advantage of it all led to the Lakers getting mauled 104-85. They’ve now lost […]
Preview and Chat: The Memphis Grizzlies
Records: Lakers 23-10 (3rd in West); Grizzlies 14-19 (11th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 111.5 (2nd in NBA); Grizzlies 105.0 (19th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 104.7 (10th in NBA); Grizzlies 105.3 (12th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Grizzlies: Mike Conley, Sam Young, Rudy […]
Lakers/76ers: On New Year’s Eve, Ball Drops More For Kobe & Crew
In a game that really didn’t need to be as close as it was, the Lakers closed out the decade with a win by defeating the 76ers 102-98. Give the scrappy and short handed 76ers credit as they fought hard all night and refused to lay down in the face of a double digit lead […]