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Preview & Chat: The Toronto Raptors
February 04, 2009 by
Forum Blue & Gold
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Records: Lakers 38-9 (1st in the West) Raptors 19-30 (14th in the
Offensive ratings: Lakers 114.4 (1st in league) Raptors 107.0 (16th in
Defensive ratings: Lakers 105.2 (6th in league) Raptors 109.7 (25th in
Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe ...
Nash-O'Neal Suns Truly Define "Quitting"
April 09, 2009 by
20 Second Timeout
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For quite some time, the Phoenix Suns had been pointing to last Sunday's showdown in Dallas as an important game, an opportunity to gain some serious ground in the race for the final Western Conference playoff berth--but after all of the buildup and all of the brave talk of closing...
Players recall lessons on court, about life
August 09, 2009 by
AZstarnet.com
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Luke Walton, Richard Jefferson and Steve Kerr did not speak at Saturday's public Lute Olson celebration.
A Couple of Hipsters Play Basketball
In Silverlake...Hipster at the Top of the Key: Hey, "pass" me "the ball."Hipster with the Ball: Hold on, man. I'm going to try that hook shot Kareem used to do in the 80s. Style was so much cooler back then. Not to mention, I liked Kareem better back when he...
Preview & Chat: The Boston Celtics
December 25, 2008 by
Forum Blue & Gold
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Records: Lakers 22-5 (1st in the West) Celtics 27-2 (1st in the
Offensive ratings: Lakers 112.4 (3rd in league) Celtics 110.4 (5th in
Defensive ratings: Lakers 102.5 (4th in league) Celtics 98.6 (1st in
Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, ...
Back to the Future IV
"Alright, here's the pitch; we send Kevin Love, Luke Walton, Kevin Martin, Spencer Hawes, and Kosta Koufos back to the early 90s when they're playing bitty basketball. If they don't get back to the future before the Summer of 2010, they'll tear a hole in the space...
Justice Lakers of America: Episode 1
February 07, 2008 by
Pyle of List
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Now that the Lakers are officially a super team, we will catch up with them every so often with Superman (Kobe Bryant), Batman (Pao Gasol), The Flash (Derek Fisher), Green Lantern (Lamar Odom), Martian Manhunter (Andrew Bynum), Hawkman (Luke Walton), Aquaman (Ronny Turiaff), and Wonder...
Worst of Opening Night: October 27, 2009
October 28, 2009 by
Basketbawful
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Thanks to Stephanie G. for today's pic.The Cleveland Craboliers: On paper, Cleveland's talent level is off the charts, particularly after the additions of Shaq, Anthony Parker and Jamario Moon. They got to open the season at home, where they lost only twice last season. Less...
The top 10 second round picks of the last decade
September 07, 2009 by
Ball Don't Lie
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OK, we know the first decade of the 21st century doesn't really end until 2011. We think. But we also know there have been 10 full NBA seasons played since the phrase "Y2K" was on all of our lips (1999-2000), and here at Ball Don't Lie we've decided to use this...
Preview & Chat: The San Antonio Spurs
January 25, 2009 by
Forum Blue & Gold
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Records: Lakers 34-8 (1st in West) Spurs 29-13 (2nd in the
Offensive ratings: Lakers 114.2 (1st in league) Spurs 108.2 (13th in
Defensive ...
2008-09 NBA Preview: Los Angeles Lakers
September 10, 2008 by
The Recliner GM
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Los Angeles Lakers
2007-08 Record: 57-25
Cool 2007 Stat: No one has ever had more points (21,619) before age 30 than Kobe Bryant.
Anticipated Starting Five
PG- Derek Fisher
SG- Kobe Bryant
SF- Lamar Odom
PF- Pau Gasol
C- Andrew Bynum
Key Reserves: Jordan...
Jack McCallum on Kobe and the Bench Mob
May 19, 2008 by
20 Second Timeout
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Veteran NBA scribe Jack McCallum just wrote an interesting article titled "Kobe and the Bench Mob." It describes the relationship on and off the court between Kobe Bryant and Lakers reserves Luke Walton, Sasha Vujacic, Ronny Turiaf and Jordan Farmar.
A test to find out who the REAL Laker fans are
May 31, 2009 by
RotoEvil
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Were you a Laker fan in '93-94, when they lost 49 games and finished
22nd out of 27 teams in attendance? If so, then you should be able to
name at least 12 of the following 14 players, as shown in their
basketball cards from that era. Let’s find out who the die-hard Laker
fans are!
Rumors and Free Agent Updates - Players Coming Back Edition
September 11, 2008 by
LOY's Place
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Luke Walton Walton underwent surgery in July to remove bone spurs and scar tissue from his right ankle. He is hoping to get medical clearance today to begin workouts and hopes to be 100% by mid October. Of course, I expect Kobe to make an announcement that he will make an announcement...
Preview & Chat: The Memphis Grizzlies
December 22, 2008 by
Forum Blue & Gold
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Records: Lakers 21-5 (1st in the West) Grizzlies 9-17 (10th in
Offensive ratings: Lakers 112 (3rd in league) Grizzlies 103.5 (24th in ...
Basketbawful Video Game Review: Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden
July 10, 2009 by
Basketbawful
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A while back, we here at Basketbawful pondered a list of the worst NBA video games. And by pondered, I mean stole the list from another blog and put it on this one. Anyways, those that know me know I'm all about the irony and schadenfreude, so I set out to play some of these games...
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...
Los Angeles Versus Houston Preview
May 02, 2009 by
20 Second Timeout
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Western Conference Second Round#1 L.A. Lakers (65-17) vs. #5 Houston (53-29)Season series: L.A. Lakers, 4-0Houston can win if…the defensive duo of Shane Battier/Ron Artest harass Kobe Bryant into sub.-.450 field goal shooting and Yao Ming and Luis Scola dominate Pau Gasol, Lamar...
NBA Punchlines: Luke Walton's Stalker Saga
October 07, 2008 by
The Sports Point
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The Kings are trying to rebuild according to the model the Blazers used. (SacBee) Marreese Speights gets used to life as an NBA rookie with the Sixers. (Philly Inquirer) The Magic should just ship JJ Redick to the first team that will take him, at this point he is just a distraction...
LUKE WALTON AND KWAME BROWN ARE THE LAKER DOWNERS! (via Yardbarker)
January 25, 2008 by
Dirtlocker.com
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Dirtlocker points for: Ron Artest, Kwame Brown, Luke Walton These 2 are the virus's which are holding the lakers back from becoming the ultimate championship team. For some reason Jackson has benched trevor and started walton and this was a terrible decision. Lakers have no choice...
Preview & Chat: The Cleveland Cavaliers
February 08, 2009 by
Forum Blue & Gold
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Lakers: 40-9 (1st in West), Cleveland 39-9 (1st in
Offensive Rating: Lakers: 114.5 (1st in league), Cleveland: 113.2 (3rd in
Defensive ...
The top 10 second-round picks of the last decade
September 07, 2009 by
Ball Don't Lie
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OK, we know the first decade of the 21st century doesn't really end until 2011. We think. But we also know there have been 10 full NBA seasons played since the phrase "Y2K" was on all of our lips (1999-2000), and here at Ball Don't Lie we've decided to use this...
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...
Fall is Here and So Is Walker's Rants
October 07, 2008 by
Walker-Sports
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There is no doubt that fall is in the air here on the East Coast. The game time temperature at the UVA football game required a coat. The divisional series have wrapped in the MLB (not that I watched a single pitch), and Saturday the Red River Shootout will take center stage. This...
Christmas Day Thoughts
December 25, 2008 by
Rip City Project
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Merry Christmas!!! Before we get to the Blazer game, some thoughts I've accrued sitting on my bum watching hoops all day. Yesterday I thought Christmas Day was whoring itself out to the NBA. Turns out it was a great turn of events for Christmas Day. Basketball all day? Come on...
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