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The 10-man rotation, starring Jordan's missing seasons
September 15, 2009 by
Ball Don't Lie
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A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's
also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't
always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to
figure out.C: Basketball Prospectus. A look at what Jordan's stats...
Lakers To Watch If Kobe Goes Under The Knife
February 15, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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Kobe Bryant has a torn ligament in his right pinky finger and doctors have recommended he undergo surgery which would sideline him for 6-8 weeks. Kobe has vowed to play through the injury, but it is still possible he could miss time. We take a look at the Lakers players who would receive...
Kobe: Doin' Work
May 17, 2009 by
20 Second Timeout
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The latest Spike Lee production, "Kobe: Doin' Work," aired for one and a half commercial-free hours on ESPN on Saturday night. The broadcast schedule was determined well in advance but the timing could turn out to either be ironic or prophetic, depending on the outcome...
Lakers Lock Down Spurs 99-85 For Fourth Straight Win
January 25, 2009 by
Slam Dunk Central
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Maybe it had something to do with the 12:30 pm PST start of the game, but the San Antonio Spurs Sunday did not even belong in the same zip code as the Los Angeles Lakers. The Spurs held tough in the first, but they appeared dazed and confused in the second and third quarters, and [...]
Farmar Returns with a Bang
January 25, 2009 by
NFL Football Online
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Unexpectedly Jordan Farmar made his return from injury to help spark the Lakers to a 99-85 victory over the San Antonio Spurs today. In a matchup of the top two teams in the Western Conference Farmar dropped in 14 points in his return. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 22, Trevor Ariza...
NBA highlights From January 25th
January 26, 2009 by
The Power Zone
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Here Are Your NBA highlights From Last Night,January 25th! Here Are Your Top Ten Plays! And Your Dunk Of The Night! Al Thornton Goes Inside!
Alternating Between Dominant and Lackluster, Lakers Silence Jazz
April 20, 2009 by
20 Second Timeout
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The L.A. Lakers built a 62-40 halftime lead en route to a 113-100 game one victory over the Utah Jazz but L.A. Coach Phil Jackson was not impressed by his team's performance. According to Mike Bresnahan of the L.A. Times, "15? Not like that" is what Jackson wrote on the...
Who Needs Point Guards? Lakers and Magic Take Series Leads
May 09, 2009 by
Sportz Assassin
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Heading into the night, much of the chatter going around the NBA playoffs was about who wasn't going to be playing. The Lakers played without point guard Derek Fisher due to a suspension handed out after his body check of Luis Scola in Game 2. The Magic played without point guard...
NBA Finals Shifts to L.A.
June 09, 2008 by
AccuScore.com
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The Celtics dominated the Lakers for 40 minutes in Game 2 of the NBA finals leading by as many as 24 points in the fourth quarter. And yet, somehow that lead was cut to just two by a furious Laker rally in the final minute of the game. Boston held on to win and take a 2-0 series lead...
Over-Coaching is Dead
August 08, 2008 by
Walton's Wisdom
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I came across some interesting commentary by Jason Whitlock regarding Lute Olson and the whole Brandon Jennings situation (thanks BMac):
"Strictly from a basketball standpoint, a year in Europe will do Jennings good. No one who knows anything about basketball believes Lute...
Lakers Lock Down Spurs 99-85 For Fourth Straight Win
January 25, 2009 by
Slam Dunk Central
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Maybe it had something to do with the 12:30pm PST start of the game, but the San Antonio Spurs Sunday did not even belong in the same zip code as the Los Angeles Lakers. The Spurs held tough in the first, but they appeared dazed and confused in the second and third quarters, and the...
AccuScore NBA Finals Preview
June 03, 2008 by
AccuScore.com
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After some lackluster match-ups in recent years there will finally be a glamour series in the NBA finals: the Los Angeles Lakers versus the Boston Celtics. The two classic rivals each completed shocking turnarounds from just a year ago to reach this point, but only one team will be...
Senior Day and the NBA
March 07, 2009 by
Bruinville
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Here is a story I wrote for today's paper on UCLA's seniors playing in their last game at Pauley Pavilion. Also, here is a list of former UCLA players now in the NBA. Jason Kapono Arron Afflalo Dan Gadzuric Luc Mbah a Moute Ryan Hollins Baron Davis Trevor Ariza Jordan Farmar...
2008 Lakers: Year In Review
December 31, 2008 by
LA Ball Talk
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The 2008 calendar year is coming to and end and this is a great time to review the various accomplishments of the Lakers players. The purpose of this article is to go down the list, review the stats of each player from the end of last season to the first third of this season, and [...]
Lakers Drop Game 1 to Rockets Amid Jackson's Terrible Coaching
May 05, 2009 by
The Sports Bet Guide
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Phil Jackson is one of the all-time – if not the all-time – greatest coaches in NBA history. He has three sets of championships and a Coach of the Year award to his name. The Zen Master leads the Association in career playoff victories and playoff winning percentage and, in 2007...
Bryant Scores 41 as Lakers Take 2-1 Lead Over Nuggets
May 24, 2009 by
20 Second Timeout
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This is a great time to be a basketball fan, because The Best the Game Offers are both performing splendidly on the sport's biggest stage, the playoffs: LeBron James is averaging 42 ppg in the Eastern Conference Finals and just hit the biggest shot of his career to tie Cleveland...
Lakers looking scary good (Daily NBA Highlights : Wednesday October 29)
October 30, 2008 by
HotNonPorn
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The thing that jumped out at me over the first two days of the season is that the Lakers are looking scary - as in championship scary. What they did after acquiring Pau Gasol last season, they're doing right from the start.
After blowing Portland out by 20 on opening night,...
Javaris Crittenton to the Wizards: Reactions from Los Angeles to Memphis
December 10, 2008 by
Truth About It
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After he walked (and played) in Gilbert Arenas' shoes, and before he became a Washington Wizard, Javaris Crittenton played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies. My immediate reaction is that while I'm sorry to see Antonio Daniels go (I have love for him too...
A Closer Look at the Celtics' Finals Opponent
June 01, 2008 by
LOY's Place
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Starters
PG: Derek Fisher PPG 10.0 RPG 2.50 APG 2.2 EFF + 12.40 PER 13.82
6'1", 205 lbs, 33 years old
Fisher can play either guard spot but is more comfortable at the point. He doesn't look to penetrate often, usually going left when he does take it to the rim, and...
Keep It Real Viernes
November 14, 2008 by
Lynchy Right Now
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Lets get right to it. Boston College has the nations premier Catholic college football program, and it's time you admit it. Since the departure of Brady Quinn, (not a Weis recruit) Notre Dame has looked as bad as one can look. Eight wins in twenty-one games for the post-Quinn Fighting...
Team Preview #3: Los Angeles Lakers
LAST SEASON
The Lakers finished with the best record in the wild, wild west and advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2004. They were clearly outplayed by Boston and lost in 6 games, but it was a very impressive season for Los Angeles.
Fantasy-wise, their team numbers...
Lakers Force Series Back to Boston
June 16, 2008 by
AccuScore.com
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Survive to play another day. That was the Lakers' mantra on Sunday, and will continue to be until the end of the series. That really is the only way to look at this situation; it doesn't matter how you play, it only matters that you win.
They All Have More Rings Than Charles Barkley
June 16, 2009 by
Simon On Sports
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Look at this assembly of Los Angeles Lakers players that all now have more rings than Sir Charles. Let's take a look from top down.Trevor Ariza - The man was a New York Knick for a season and a half before he was one of the main components in the Knicks trade for Steve Francis...
Thorpe End Of Year Chat
December 31, 2008 by
LA Ball Talk
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Eric, Redlands: David, Why do you think Kobe doesn?t amass more assists, given his more unselfish play the last 1 1/2 seasons? I watch a lot of Laker games and he seems to find open teamates a lot. What?s the deal?
David Thorpe: It?s a great question, because I agree with you that he often [...]
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