Kobe Bryant Says Lakers Can’t Guard the Thunder
After a devastating 29-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 on Monday night, Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers was asked about whether or not he believes his team can guard the faster, younger Thunder squad.…
Against Dominant Thunder Team, Lakers Are Simply Overmatched
It was only one game, right? That's what I've had to tell myself repeatedly in the hours since the Lakers got chased off the floor in Oklahoma City on Monday night. It was more of a massacre than a basketball…
What Went Wrong for the Lakers in Game 1 Against the Thunder
Well, this wasn't the impression that the Lakers should have made on the second round series opener against the Thunder, was it? The Lakers were coming off a grueling first round series against the Denver Nuggets that went the full…
Thunder Rout Lakers In Game 1; Win 119-90
The Los Angeles Lakers took an absolute beating in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals to lose, 119-90, to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder jumped out to a 30-23 advantage after 12 minutes of play. Russell Westbrook and…
Ramon Sessions Reportedly Hobbled By Sprained Ankle
After a rather disappointing performance in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals, it seems that Los Angeles point guard Ramon Sessions may have had a reason for his lackluster play. According to O.C. Register Lakers beat writer Kevin Ding,…
Video: Devin Ebanks Ejected From Game 1, Loses Jersey
During garbage time of the embarrassing loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1, reserve forward Devin Ebanks was hit with a pair of technical fouls and was ejected from the game. On his way out Ebanks took off…
Post-Game Chat: Thunder Draw First Blood in Game 1
The well-rested Oklahoma City Thunder trounced the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western-Conference semifinals, 119-90. The Lakers started the game with an early five point lead before the Thunder overcame the lead and blew the game wide…
Thunder Dominate Lakers in Game 1; 119-90
The Los Angeles Lakers played Game 1 of the much-anticipated Western Conference Semi-Finals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The last time these two teams played in the post-season, the Thunder were the up-and-coming team going against the conference contenders.…
Lakers News, Rumors, and Recap: Lakers Play Game 1 Tonight in OKC
Saturday's exciting win with Metta World Peace advanced the Lakers into the second round against OKC. Tonight marks the beginning of the second round with the series starting on the Thunder home court. The last time the Lakers and Thunder…
Charles Barkley Does Not See Bynum Improving
The Los Angeles Lakers are fortunate enough to have an All-Star center in Andrew Bynum, and many people expect him to get better. Bynum is only 24 years old and it is safe to say that the big man is…