When the Lakers decide that they’re going to take an opponent seriously by focusing on both ends of the court and executing at a high level they’re nearly impossible to defeat. Tonight, the Pacers found that out as the Lakers rolled into Indiana with revenge on their mind (if you believe Matt Barnes) and beat […]
Preview and Chat: The Indiana Pacers
[picappgallerysingle id=”8152664″] Records: Lakers 18-7 (3rd in West), Pacers 11-12 (7th in East) Offensive ratings: Lakers 113.3 (1st in NBA), Pacers 104.0 (21st in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 104.7 (11th in NBA), Pacers 102.6 (9th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Pacers: Darren Collison, Mike […]
Preview and Chat: The Washington Wizards
Please excuse the abbreviated preview, I’m a bit under the weather today and can barely think straight as my head is asking my body to find the nearest bed. Records: Lakers 17-7 (3rd in West), Wizards 6-16 (14th in East) Offensive ratings: Lakers 113.1 (1st in NBA), Wizards 103.4 (23rd in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers […]
Some Positives In A Time Of Frustration
[picappgallerysingle id=”10362739″] UPDATE: The most positive news of all has just come out via the LA Times’ Mike Bresnahan’s twitter feed. Apparently, after today’s practice, Bynum declared that he is “definitely playing tomorrow.” The long wait is (seemingly) over and it looks like game #25 for the Lakers will be Andrew Bynum’s 1st of the […]
Preview and Chat: The New Jersey Nets
[picappgallerysingle id=”314906″] Records: Lakers 16-7 (3rd in West), Nets 6-17 (last in East) Offensive ratings: Lakers 113.5 (1st in NBA), Nets 102.6 (26th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 105.1 (10th in NBA), Nets 108.8 (20th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Nets: Devin Harris, Anthony […]
Another Milestone For Mr. Bryant
When it’s all said and done and he hangs up his sneakers to “lay on the beach and get fat”, Kobe Bryant’s legacy will be undisputed. He’s already considered one of the all-time great players and he only continues to build upon his impressive resume as his career advances. Last night in scoring 23 points […]
Lakers/Bulls: Sloppy Play Dooms Lakers
[picappgallerysingle id=”10362183″] Right now, with the roster that they have at their disposal, the Lakers’ margin for error is thin when they’re facing a good team. A team like the Chicago Bulls, for example. So when the Lakers commit too many turnovers, get away from what works on offense for long stretches, and can’t win […]
Score On The Lakers While You Can
[picappgallerysingle id=”9108850″] In less than a weeks time, the Lakers expect to have Andrew Bynum back in uniform and playing in actual NBA games. This is a big deal for a variety of reasons. For one, it allows Pau Gasol the rest that he needs. Playing over 40 minutes a night isn’t ideal for any […]
Lakers/Clippers: In Case You Forgot, Derek Fisher Is Still Clutch
So, kind of like the Lakers did tonight in beating the Clippers 87-86, I’m going to depend on Derek Fisher to bail me out. I could tell you how the Lakers were gassed. How Derrick Caracter turned his ankle and forced Pau and LO both play 40+ minutes and alternate at Center. How the Lakers […]
Preview and Chat: The Los Angeles Clippers
[picappgallerysingle id=”8532803″] Records: Lakers 15-6 (4th in West), Clippers 5-17 (14th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 115.7 (1st in NBA), Clippers 104.4 (22nd in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 106.4 (13th in NBA), Clippers 111.0 (27th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers:Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Clippers: Eric Bledsoe, Eric Gordon, […]