[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 […]
Fast Break Thoughts…
[picappgallerysingle id=”7775389″] The game preview will be up a bit later. So, while we wait here are some links and random musings to hold us over… *With Kobe passing Jerry West as the all-time leading scorer in Lakers franchise history, features have been popping up everywhere paying tribute to the careers of Mr. Clutch and of […]
Lakers/Celtics: Recapping the Roller Coaster Ride
[picappgallerysingle id=”7770246″] This contest was the classic example of how a basketball game can take you to the highest of highs, down to the deepest depths, and then right back to cloud nine. It was a game that wasn’t always pretty, but it was hard fought throughout and showed why these two teams are […]
Preview and Chat: The Philadelphia 76ers
[picappgallerysingle id=”4315994″] There’s been some other news around here today, but there are actual games to discuss as well. So, back to our regularly scheduled programming. Records: Lakers 35-11 (1st in West) 76ers 15-30 (13th in East) Offensive points per 100 possessions: Lakers 109.5 (9th in league), 76ers 106.3 (18th in league) Defensive points per […]
The Transition Game
As you’ve likely read, Kurt is leaving Forum Blue and Gold. He leaves us to pursue the dream of any NBA junkie that loves to talk, debate, and write about basketball – a full time gig covering the entire league. I wish him nothing but the best of luck and plan to bookmark his site […]
The Black Hole?
[picappgallerysingle id=”7041823″] Examining Andrew Bynum’s post play is a task with several layers to it. On one hand you have a highly efficient post player whose ability to score on the low block is a highly coveted trait that any team would love to have. On the other hand, you have a team that runs […]
Basketball is Back! – Lakers vs. Warriors Wrap Up
After one pre-season game the Lakers showed us some of what this team is capable of as they routed the Golden State Warriors 118 to 101. Coming into this game, there seemed to be more questions than answers for a team coming off a title. How would ‘Drew play? What would our rotations look like? […]
Second Verse, Same as the First
The other day, I read an interesting piece over at Silver Screen and Roll about what players the Lakers should deploy as their second unit. It focussed mostly on the Lakers’ backcourt rotation and who should play behind Kobe and Fish to allow the team to perform its best at all times. You should check […]