[picappgallerysingle id=”8485123″] Records: Lakers 6-0, Trailblazers 5-2 Offensive ratings: Lakers 116.7 (1st in NBA), Trailblazers 110.3 (4th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 104.7 (13th in NBA), Trailblazers 103.5 (9th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Trailblazers: Andre Miller, Brandon Roy, Nicolas Batum, LaMarcus Aldridge, Marcus […]
Saturday Special: Happy Birthday Lamar Odom
Over the years there are few players that I’ve grown to appreciate more than Lamar Odom. His all around game and ability to stand on equal footing with both the starters and reserves while serving as the bridge between both units has been invaluable the Lakers’ recent success. Through all the ups and downs he’s […]
Lakers/Raptors: It Wasn’t Pretty, But The Lakers Hold On
[picappgallerysingle id=”10134444″] There will be times that a team just doesn’t have its best game. Passes that are typically made crisply get deflected; defensive instincts are slow and how a defender moves seems a half-second behind what the offensive player is thinking and doing; defensive rebounds that are normally grabbed get tipped away or are […]
Preview and Chat: The Toronto Raptors
[picappgallerysingle id=”8213231″] Records: Lakers 5-0, Raptors 1-3 Offensive ratings: Lakers 117.0 (1st in NBA), Raptors 106.8 (15th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 103.7 (10th in NBA), Raptors 108.1 (21st in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers:Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Raptors: Jarrett Jack, DeMar DeRozan, Linas Kleiza, Reggie Evans, Andrea Bargnani […]
Preview and Chat: The Sacramento Kings
[picappgallerysingle id=”8269052″] Records: Lakers 4-0, Kings 3-1 Offensive ratings: Lakers 116.6, Kings 112.5 Defensive ratings: Lakers 103.1, Kings 112.2 Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers:Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Kings: Tyreke Evans, Beno Udrih, Omri Casspi, Carl Landry, DeMarcus Cousins Injuries: Lakers: Andrew Bynum (out, knee), Luke Walton (questionable, hamstring); Kings: none […]
Lakers/Grizzlies: Some Numbers From A Blowout Win
[picappgallerysingle id=”10120386″] The Lakers beat the Grizzlies 124-105 to start the season 4-0 and dominated nearly every statistical category. They started the game sharp and carried that through the entire first half to build a lead that could only be dented, not overcome by the visiting Grizz. Below are a few numbers that stood out […]
Preview and Chat: The Memphis Grizzlies
[picappgallerysingle id=”4524687″] Records: Lakers 3-0, Grizzlies 2-1 Offensive ratings: Lakers 112.7, Grizzlies 101.0 Defensive ratings: Lakers 101.2, Grizzlies 99.0 Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers:Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Grizzlies: Mike Conley, O.J. Mayo, Rudy Gay, Darrell Arthur, Marc Gasol Injuries: Lakers: Andrew Bynum (out, knee), Luke Walton (doubtful, hamstring); Grizzlies: Zach […]
It Sure Is Nice To Have A Back Up Small Forward
[picappgallerysingle id=”10067360″] This morning, when talking about the Lakers’ victory over the Warriors from last night, commenter DY made a point that I fully endorse: I am loving me some Matt “Matt Barnes Will Kill You” Barnes. His passing is superb, his rebounding is borderline maniacal, and he’s hitting his shots for the most part. Also, […]
Preview and Chat: The Golden State Warriors
[picappgallerysingle id=”3462196″] Records: Lakers 2-0, Warriors 2-0 Offensive ratings: Lakers 114.2 , Warriors 122.6 Defensive ratings: Lakers 109.1, Warriors 111.4 Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Warriors: Monta Ellis, Reggie Williams, Dorell Wright, David Lee, Andris Biedrins Injuries: Lakers: Andrew Bynum (knee); Luke Walton (hamstring), Warriors: Stephen […]
Lakers/Suns: Second Unit and Size Overwhelm
Well, that looked familiar. Using their advantages inside and that Kobe Bryant guy on the wing, the Lakers took down the Suns on 114-106 on Friday night. Extending their road opener winning streak to 6 straight seasons, starting their season 2-0, and earning Phil Jackson his 1,100th career coaching victory all in the same evening […]