During his eight-year run in Phoenix, Steve Nash led the NBA in assists six times, and five times in assists per game and Assist Rate, finishing in the top three in each category every year. He turned in a record four seasons in which he made 50% of his field goals, 40% of his 3-pointers […]
Game 2 Preview and Chat: Lakers vs. Nuggets
Well, that was fun. A year after a playoff home opener in which they were brutally craved up by Chris Paul and after a(nother) regular season in which a double-digit leads made frequent cameos but were often unable to carry a show, on Sunday the Lakers physically dominated an overmatched foe in a manner that […]
Preview and Chat: The Oklahoma City Thunder
Records: Lakers: 40-23 (3rd in the West), Thunder: 46-17 (2nd in the West) Offensive ratings: Lakers: 106.1 (11th in the NBA), Thunder: 109.8 (2nd in the NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers: 104.3 (13th in the NBA), Thunder: 102.9 (9th in the NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Ramon Sessions, Kobe Bryant, Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol, Andrew […]
Preview and Chat: The Dallas Mavericks
Records: Lakers: 38-22 (3rd in the West), Mavericks: 34-26 (6th in the West) Offensive ratings: Lakers: 106.1 (8th in the NBA), Mavericks: 102.8 (23rd in the NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers: 103.6 (13th in the NBA), Mavericks: 101.4 (7th in the NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Ramon Sessions, Devin Ebanks, Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol, Andrew […]
Magic and Bird Take Broadway – A Review
From Francios Battiste’s comically squeaky Bryant Gumbel (seriously, that’s either an inside joke or BG really ticked someone off) to Tug Coker’s almost cartoonishly awkward Larry Bird to a whirlwind of scenes that at times feels rushed, the six-person production of “Magic/Bird” is certainly not without flaw. With that said, however, the play does well […]
Preview and Chat: The Memphis Grizzlies
Records: Lakers: 30-18 (3rd in West), Grizzlies: 25-21 (6th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers: 104.7 (15th in NBA), Grizzlies: 102.8 (21st in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers: 101.8 (10th in NBA), Grizzlies: 101.5 (8th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Ramon Sessions, Kobe Bryant, Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Grizzlies: Mike Conley, Tony Allen, […]
Lakers/Mavericks: We’ve Got a Point Guard!
Box Score: Lakers 109, Mavericks 93 Offensive Efficiency: Lakers 123.9, Mavericks 105.7 True Shooting %: Lakers 68.2%, Mavericks 53.5% On the heels of a brutal come-from-ahead loss in Houston on Tuesday night, the Lakers wrapped up their Texas two-step in Dallas, where the defending champs and administrators of last spring’s postseason humiliation awaited. More tough […]
Preview and Chat: The New Orleans Hornets
Records: Lakers: 26-16 (3rd in West), Hornets: 10-32 (15th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers: 104.1 (14th in NBA), Hornets: 99.1 (29th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers: 101.4 (9th in NBA), Hornets: 104.9 (17th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Hornets: Jarrett Jack, Marco Belinelli, […]
The Rumor Mill: Using The TPE
Welcome to the Rumor Mill, a place to talk about all the rumors, innuendo, and speculation about potential Lakers moves as we approach the trade deadline. In this space we’ll offer up links to reports, opinions on the speculation of the day, and anything else trade related that crosses our minds. This may or may […]
Preview and Chat: The Oklahoma City Thunder
Records: Lakers 20-13 (5th in West), Thunder 26-7 (1st in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 103.3 (15th in NBA), Thunder 108.9 (2nd in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 100.7 (11th in NBA), Thunder 102.4 (14th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Thunder: Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, […]