Instead of the usual Wednesday Storylines, presented for your reading pleasure is the Forum Blue and Gold “draft preview” by Dave & Emile plus the staff’s lucky longshots: Shout out to Draft Express by the way. There’s a lot of data and draft sites out there but Jonathan Givony goes way above and beyond. He’s […]
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Friday Forum
Wandering the links on a lazy Friday afternoon. It’s that funny time of the year. There’s still some incredibly good basketball being played, but as a fan of a team that’s out of the hunt, I can’t help looking at the long hot summer ahead. Maybe we can throw a cyber barbeque slash strategy session […]
Monday Morning Reading: Kobe, Pau, & Fleeting Chemistry
After game 4’s brutal come from ahead loss, the Lakers started to analyze what went wrong. And those moments just after the game, when emotions run highest, several had a lot to say about how the game was lost. Chief among them were Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol. Their opinions on the matter differed more […]
Lakers/Nuggets (Game 7): Temporary Relief
Box Score: Lakers 96, Nuggets 87 Offensive Efficiency: Lakers 112.9, Nuggets 102.4 True Shooting %: Lakers 51.0%, Nuggets 47.2% Say it with me, everybody. WHEW! As a basketball fan, it was one hell of a game. As a Laker fan, it was like taking the test for your driver’s license. Yes, there were some rolling […]
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 […]
Lakers/Warriors: Shootout At Staples
The Lakers pulled out another game that was a bit closer than expected, beating the Warriors for the second time in a week, this time 120-112. There were some ups and downs, an injury scare, and guys stepping up when their numbers were called. So, while there’s still improvements to be made it’s nice to […]
Lakers/Hornets: A Forgettable Game With A Memorable Finish
Some games are best forgotten quickly. This was one of those games. Facing an undermanned Hornets team, the Lakers played a relaxed and sloppy game but were able to pull out the win down the stretch by the count of 88-85. The Good: The Lakers starting big men both had very good games on offense. […]
Friday Forum
This Friday’s Lakers are riding a high note, coming off a convincing win against the Mavericks, including some throwback acrobatics from the Mamba. It seems strange to me, that we’re already at the top of the stretch – only 19 games until the playoffs begin. Ramon Sessions’s arrival has brought an infusion of pick and […]
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, […]
Bits and Pieces
I personally would have stuck with the power game in the third quarter last night but what do I know? Regardless, the Lakers split the mini road trip with a win against Dallas and a loss to OKC. I’ll go with the half-full glass, heading into the gathering of stars. Let’s hope the team and organization […]