It’s the middle of August and that means the biggest story of the day is…the NBA releasing the schedule. Yes, all teams will play 82 games and no, there’s not much analysis to be made about what any of this means regarding the team’s chances next season. But, there is some stuff to discuss. With […]
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3 On 3 Preview And Chat: The Minnesota Timberwolves
1. With both Steve Nash and Steve Blake back, how do you think the Lakers should approach the rotation for these two guys specifically? Darius: D’Antoni has already said that Nash will play the first 6-8 minutes of each half and that’s it. I think this is the smart move as it should help him […]
Preview And Chat: The Utah Jazz, 3 On 3 Edition
The Lakers are heading into Salt Lake City without four guys who were expected to be in the top of the Lakers rotation this season with Pau Gasol out with upper respiratory inflammation. After three tough losses, the Lakers will see a Utah team that has struggled all season. Here we go 3-on-3 to preview […]
Game 2 Preview and Chat: The San Antonio Spurs
The Lakers enter game two with some key issues to work out. First is how they can score enough points to hang with the Spurs. That will involve shot making from multiple players and a refinement of how they work the ball into the post. Ball and player movement before an entry pass are key. […]
Lakers fall versus Bucks: 3-on-3
With the Los Angeles Lakers losing against the Milwaukee Bucks tonight, the Forum Blue and Gold staff broke the game down in this latest installment of 3-on-3. 1. What’s the biggest takeaway from the game in Milwaukee? J.M. Poulard: Sadly, Laker fans might recognize tonight’s team all too well. It’s the one they’ve seen for […]
Lakers v. Thunder Preview and Chat: 3-on-3
1. Kevin Durant had one of the most effortless 40-point games we’ve ever seen in his last trip to the Staples Center. What can the Lakers change to slow him down today? Dave Murphy: Effortless is right. He’s got the slinkiest game in the NBA. My initial and most ridiculous thought is to live with the […]
Where Are We Now? A Lakers State of the Union
With the nation’s annual State of the Union address approaching, as well as the midpoint to the NBA season, we thought we’d take a moment to reflect. The subject at hand of course, the Los Angeles Lakers and their state of being. This certainly isn’t the team’s finest hour but it is what it is […]
Preview & Chat: The Memphis Grizzlies
Records: Lakers 6-6 (Tied for 7th in the West), Grizzlies 8-2 (1st in the West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 105.5 (5th in the NBA), Grizzlies 104.0 (8th in the NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 99.8 (13th in the NBA), Grizzlies 98.2 (8th in the NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Darius Morris, Kobe Bryant, Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol, Dwight Howard Grizzlies: Mike Conley, Tony Allen, Rudy […]
3-on-3: Two New Look Teams Clash
In the lead up to Lakers/Nets this evening, FB&G asked three questions to three writers about the Nets season so far and who will win the game. Let’s get to it… 1. How sustainable is the Nets’ 6-2 start? Devin Kharpertian, The Brooklyn Game: It’s not sustainable as a standalone record, because that’d project the Nets […]