Elizabeth Benson

Elizabeth is a graduate from Arizona State University and has her master's from Duquesne University. She is currently an associate editor at Lakers Nation. To read more of Elizabeth's articles click here. You can also follow Elizabeth on Twitter @Gobibs
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Lakers vs. Nuggets Pre-Game Report: Lakers Begin Their Playoff Run

The Lakers begin their quest to capture their seventeenth championship title in Los Angeles. This afternoon they start their first round series against the offensively charged Denver Nuggets. Every starter except Ramon Sessions has had a full week of rest,…

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Looking to the Playoffs: How the Lakers Make a Run for the Finals

The regular season is in the record books. The Lakers locked up the third seed in the West and won their fifth consecutive Pacific Division title. The court at Staples Center has new decals conveying that it is time to…

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Ramon Sessions’ Present and Future with the Lakers

As the NBA and the Lakers near their last game of the 2011-12 season, the fans can see that the Lakers have been tested throughout the year. It was a shortened season, yet it feels as if it has been…

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Lakers vs. Thunder Pre-Game Report: Lakers Look to Finish Strong At Home

The Lakers look to bounce back after a huge loss on Friday night to the San Antonio Spurs. Today's matchup will be a challenge as they face the hot Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder are favorites to reach the NBA…

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Lakers vs. Mavericks Pre-Game Report: Lakers Look to Sweep Mavs

The Lakers look to continue to win without their star Kobe Bryant against Dallas. The Lakers are 3-1 without Kobe in the lineup. Metta World Peace and Matt Barnes have drastically improved their game within the last week, and Pau…

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Pau Gasol Has Become Lakers’ Professional Leader

This has been a testing year for Pau Gasol. First, a lot of people blamed Gasol for the Lakers being swept out of the playoffs by Dallas because he wasn't aggressive enough. Then, he was a part of the nixed…

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Lakers vs. Suns Pre-Game Report: Lakers Visit Valley of the Sun

The Lakers look to bounce back from their disappointing loss on Friday as they face the Phoenix Suns on the road. The Lakers are playing their second back-to-back of the week and are looking to close the regular season strong.…

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Lakers Bench’s Mission: Finish Strong

It is crunch time for the Lakers. There are 12 games left in the 2011-2012 season and playoff position is becoming more and more important. Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol rank among the highest in the NBA for minutes played…

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Lakers vs. Warriors Pre-Game Report: Lakers Look for Back-to-Back Wins

Golden State Warriors (20-30) at Los Angeles Lakers (32-20) 6:30 PM PST, April 1, 2012 Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA TV: ESPN, FS West Radio: 710 ESPN (English)/ 1330 ESPN (Spanish) Warriors Projected Starting Line-Up: PG: Charles Jenkins SG: Klay…

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Lakers Must Operate With No Margin For Error

The end of the regular season is less than one month away. There are 16 games remaining on the Lakers schedule, in which they face teams that are above .500 ten times. The Lakers are third in the Western Conference,…

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