The Lakers wait to see who they would face in the 2nd round is over. The Rockets have advanced, beating the Thunder in 7 games on Wednesday night. The turnaround time for Houston is brief, with game 1 vs. a well rested Lakers team on Friday, less than 48 hours from the time the final […]
NBA Playoffs
Laker Film Room Podcast: Lakers vs. Rockets Series Preview
In this episode of the Laker Film Room Podcast, Pete and I discuss the Lakers upcoming 2nd round series vs. the Houston Rockets and what we think are the main keys in dictating who wins. We dive into the importance of Russell Westbrook for Houston, why we think this is a “LeBron series”, how to […]
Laker Film Room Podcast: Lakers in 5
In this episode of the Laker Film Room Podcast, Pet and I discuss the Lakers 1st round series win over the Blazers. We start out the pod discussing the details of the series clinching game 5 and then, in the second half of the pod, we review the series as a whole and dive into […]
There Will Be No NBA Basketball Today (and Probably Even Longer)
In a profound and deliberate expression of protest against the ongoing violence against Black Americans in this country, particularly in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake at the hands of police, the Milwaukee Bucks decided they would not take the floor for game 5 of their playoff series vs. the Orlando Magic. They […]
Lakers vs. Blazers Playoff Preview
It’s been a long time coming, Lakers fans. For the first time since Kobe Bryant ruptured his achilles to carry his team there, the Lakers are back in the playoffs. It’s been an arduous path back. I won’t go through all the ups and downs now, but there’s been many fits and starts, many ups […]
Laker Film Room Podcast: Previewing Lakers vs. Blazers
The wait was not long. The playoffs are here and the Lakers will face the Blazers and Damian Lillard in the first round. With that, in the latest episode of the Laker Film Room Podcast, Pete and I dive deep in the matchup between these two old west rivals. Specifically, we look at how the […]
Fast Break Thoughts – The NBA Finals
The original tagline for FB&G was “A Lakers Blog. Thoughts, reflections, and the odd rant on the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA (even the Clippers).” I’ve gotten away from the “and the NBA” part of things over the last year or so, but I’m back on that horse today with the NBA Finals about […]
On the NBA Finals…
Yes, this is a Lakers site but I am a basketball fan first and foremost. And today, the Finals begin and the tug-of-war for the championship will commence. To be clear, I have no horse in this race. Those who know me personally know that my wife has ties to the Warriors and, thus, is […]
Remaining Playoff Teams Offer the Lakers A Reminder of What Works
I’ve not stopped watching the NBA since the Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs. While it’s disappointing seeing the post-season in full flow while the Lakers sit at home, the playoffs have been riveting to watch and I can’t imagine depriving myself of these games simply because the team I’d like to see still playing […]
Injury Update: Too Many to Name
If you were looking for good news, you came to the wrong place. Mike Trudell of Lakers.com has an injury update and it’s not a good one. Metta World Peace (knee), Steve Nash (back, etc), Jodie Meeks (ankle) and Steve Blake (hamstring) are all out for Game 4. — Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) April 27, 2013 […]