For the second time in three nights, the Lakers will host the Denver Nuggets in a preseason game to be played at Citizens Bank Business Arena in Ontario. This time, Kobe will accompany the team on the hour-or-so trip to Ontario, as he’s reportedly returned from receiving plasma therapy on his knees in Germany. Tonight, […]
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Lakers vs. Nuggets: Preseason Chat
After beating the Warriors in their preseason opener, the Lakers are back in action tonight in a match up with the Denver Nuggets. And much like that first game against the Warriors, this game isn’t one in which we should get too caught up in the final outcome. Yes it was nice to get a […]
Lakers vs. Warriors: Preseason Chat
It’s been a long time coming, but the Lakers take the floor tonight for their first preseason game against the Golden State Warriors. Who they face, however, isn’t really that important. The simple fact that we get actual NBA basketball — or as much as you can describe a preseason tilt as “actual” basketball — […]
Summer League Game 4 Preview & Chat
The Lakers are back on the floor for Summer League today, facing off against the Milwaukee Bucks. In a twist to this year’s action, this portion of the action has shifted to a “tournament” where teams are seeded and, like the NCAA tourney, will advance to the next round with a win. The Lakers are […]
Summer League Game 2 Preview & Chat
The Lakers first summer league game yielded a 70-62 defeat to the Cavs, but offered a few good performances to build on. Today, they hit the floor for their second game, this time facing a game Portland Trailblazer team who brings some good talent to Las Vegas. Last season’s rookie of the year Damian Lillard […]
Lakers v. Spurs Game 4: It’s Been A Rough Year
Imagine this: Vegas had a prop bet on the Lakers facing a first round sweep after squeaking into the post season. The Lakers would be playing without 55 percent of their scoring on the season, the starting power forward would be playing with a torn ligament and the starting off guard would be the D-League […]
Game 3 Preview and Chat: The San Antonio Spurs
The Lakers are in an onerous position heading into game three. They trail two games to none, losing both games by double figures as the Spurs took control of both games in the 2nd half. Further, their depth is severely compromised. Steve Blake has already been ruled out due to a strained hamstring that leaves […]
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. […]
Game 1 Preview and Chat: The San Antonio Spurs
We’ve covered a fair amount of ground in the lead up to game one, from the regular season trends to what to look for on offense and defense online pharmacy doxycycline no prescription pharmacy online pharmacy https://workforce.healthcollab.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/clenbuterol.html with best prices today in the USA to some potential X-factors to look for over the course of […]
Preview and Chat: The Houston Rockets
Records: Lakers 44-37 (8th in the West), Rockets 45-36 (7th in the West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 105.7 (8th in the NBA), Rockets 106.9 (6th in the NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 103.7 (T 18th in the NBA), Rockets 103.6 (T 16th in the NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Steve Blake, Jodie Meeks, Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol, Dwight Howard Rockets: Jeremy Lin, James Harden, Chandler […]