The thing that makes me the most nervous about this series is the same thing that gives me the most confidence. No doubt there is a lot of talent on the Nuggets roster — two big stars in Iverson and Anthony, nice group of role players led Camby, Linas Kleiza, J.R. Smith and others. But […]
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Preview and Chat: The Sacramento Kings
Records: Lakers 56-25 (1 seed); Kings 38-43 (11 seed) Offensive ratings: Lakers 114.7 (3rd); Kings 109.0 (13th) Defensive ratings: Lakers 107.2 (7th); Kings 111.5 (25th) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Vladimir Radmanovic, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Kings: Beno Udrih, Francisco Garcia, John Salmons, Mikki Moore, Spencer Hawes Lakers Notes: There is a […]
Preview and Chat: The San Antonio Spurs
Records: Lakers 55-25 (1 seed, tie); Spurs 54-25 (2 seed, tie) Offensive ratings: Lakers 114.7 (3rd); Spurs 108.9 (14th) Defensive ratings: Lakers 107.3 (9th); Spurs 103.5 (3rd) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Vladimir Radmanovic, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Spurs: Tony Parker, Michael Finley, Bruce Bowen, Tim Duncan, Fabricio Oberto Lakers Notes: I’m […]
Preview and Chat: The New Orleans Hornets
Records: Lakers 54-25 (2 seed); Hornets 55-23 (1 seed) Offensive ratings: Lakers 114.6 (3rd); Hornets 113.6 (5th) Defensive ratings: Lakers 107.2 (8th); Hornets 106.9 (5th) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Vladimir Radmanovic, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Hornets: Chris Paul, Mo Peterson, Peja Stojakovic, David West, Tyson Chandler Lakers Notes: After a shaky […]
Preview and Chat: The Los Angeles Clippers
Records: Lakers 53-25 (tied for 2 seed); Clippers 23-55 (enough ping-pong balls to draft the PG of the future?) Offensive ratings: Lakers 114.3 (2nd); Clippers 103.1 (28th) Defensive ratings: Lakers 107.4 (8th); Clippers 110.9 (18th) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Vladimir Radmanovic, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Clippers: Dan Dickau, Quintin Ross, Cuttino […]
Preview and Chat: Portland Trailblazers
Records: Lakers 53-24 (2 seed); Blazers 38-39 (10 seed) Offensive ratings: Lakers 114.5 (3rd); Blazers 107.9 (19th) Defensive ratings: Lakers 107.3 (7th); Blazers 109.6 (16th) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Vladimir Radmanovic, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Blazers: Steve Blake, Brandon Roy, James Jones, LaMarcus Aldridge, Channing Frye? (Przybilla is out after breaking […]
Preview and Chat: Sacramento Kings
Records: Lakers 52-24 (2 seed); Kings 36-40 (11 seed) Offensive ratings: Lakers 114.4 (3rd); Kings 108.9 (14th) Defensive ratings: Lakers 107.4 (8th); Kings 111.5 (25th) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Vladamir Radmanovic, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol Kings: Anthony Johnson, Kevin Martin, John Salmons, Mikki Moore, Spencer Hawes Lakers Notes: I’ve focused on […]
Preview and Chat: The Washington Wizards
Records: Lakers 49-24 (3 seed); Wizards 38-34 (5 seed) Offensive ratings: Lakers 113.9 (4th); Wizards 109.6 (12th) Defensive ratings: Lakers 106.9 (5th); Wizards 110.2 (19th) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Vladimir Radmanovic, Lamar Odom, Ronny Turiaf Wizards: Antonio Daniels, DeShawn Stevenson, Caron Butler, Antawan Jamison, Brendan Haywood I’m outta here: I’m going […]
Preview & Chat: The Memphis Grizzlies
Records: Lakers 49-23 (3 seed); Grizzlies 12-33 (drafting third, most likely, plus the 27th pick from LA) Offensive ratings: Lakers 114.1 (3rd); Grizzlies 106.3 (22nd) Defensive ratings: Lakers 106.7 (6th); Grizzlies 113.2 (28th) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Vladimir Radmanovic, Lamar Odom, Ronny Turiaf Grizzlies: Mike Conley, Mike Miller, Rudy Gay, Hakim […]
Preview and Chat: Charlotte Bobcats
Records: Lakers 49-22 (1 seed); Bobcats 25-44 (12 seed) Offensive ratings: Lakers 114.1 (3rd); Bobcats 105.1 (23rd) Defensive ratings: Lakers 106.7 (6th); Bobcats 110.8 (23rd) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Vladimir Radmanovic, Lamar Odom, Ronny Turiaf Bobcats: Raymond Felton, Jason Richardson,Gerald Wallace, Emeka Okafor, Nazr Mohammed Tech problem solved. Well, at least […]