[picappgallerysingle id=”4673472″] Records: Lakers 40-13 (1st in the West), Jazz 32-18 (3rd in the West, 6.5 behind the Lakers) Offensive ratings: Lakers 109.6 (9th in the NBA), Jazz 110.0 (7th in the NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 102.5 (2nd in the NBA), Jazz 104.6 (9th in the NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Shannon Brown, […]
Fast Break Thoughts: Morning Links
[picappgallerysingle id=”3937889″] Some morning links to tie you over until the game… *We’re winding down to the All-Star break and the Lakers will play their last game before some much needed rest tonight against the Jazz. For those counting at home, tonight will be the Lakers’ 14th game in 24 days and they have not […]
We Love Him, We Love Him Not…
[picappgallerysingle id=”7101010″] Something interesting has occurred the last two games. Lamar Odom has made his yearly renaissance. This season marks the third in a row where LO is making his mid-season push as one of the indispensable Lakers. However, there is a catch that comes with this improved play. In all these seasons that LO […]
Lakers/Spurs: I Can Get Used to This
[picappgallerysingle id=”7589296″] Teamwork. It’s a simple word that has a vast meaning. It’s what creates a dynamic where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. And in basketball, it results in a beautiful style of play where no one player is king, but all players make an impact. That’s what we’re seeing […]
Preview and Chat: The San Antonio Spurs
[picappgallerysingle id=”3568525″] Records: Lakers 39-13 (1st in the West), Spurs 29-20 (6th in the West, 8.5 games behind the Lakers) Offensive ratings: Lakers 109.6 (9th in the NBA), Spurs 110.0 (7th in the NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 102.6 (4th in the NBA), Spurs 104.8 (10th in the NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe […]
Sunday Special: Let’s Talk Super Bowl
[picappgallerysingle id=”7809657″] It’s an off day for the Lakers and I’m sure like many other sports fans around the country a lot of our guys are watching the big game with their family and friends. And I’m sure they’ll enjoy the game a bit more after last night’s win. So before we move on to […]
Lakers/Blazers: Revenge at the Rose Garden
[picappgallerysingle id=”7591132″] We knew about an hour before tip off that at least one streak would be broken in this clash between the Lakers and the Blazers when it was announced that Kobe would miss his first game in 235 contests due to his sprained ankle. But by the time the final buzzer sounded, a […]
Preview & Chat: The Portland Trailblazers
[picappgallerysingle id=”2320602″] Update: Kobe Bryant will not play tonight because of the sprained ankle that he has been nursing. Obviously this shifts around the starting lineups. I would assume that either Shannon Brown or Sasha Vujacic will start, but a darkhorse to start the game would be Luke Walton with Ron Artest sliding down to […]
What is Wrong with the Lakers’ Offense?
[picappgallerysingle id=”7591140″] There is no denying the fact that, so far this season, the Lakers offense has underperformed. The Lakers only recently cracked the top 10 in offensive efficiency and that only came after strong offensive performances against weak defensive teams like the Knicks, Wizards, and Pacers. This is in direct contrast to the […]
Lakers/Bobcats: Where Winning Ugly Happens
[picappgallerysingle id=”7589584″] On a night where Kobe didn’t even have his ‘B’ game the Lakers still won. On a night where they rolled around in the mud with the Charlotte Bobcats for four quarters, the Lakers came out on top. And, on a night where Pau started 3 for 9 and our back up guards […]