Lakers Game Preview: Lakers Must Maintain Momentum Versus Rockets
With the initial disappointment of the loss of Kobe Bryant behind them, the Lakers must continue their winning ways in tonight's season finale versus the Houston Rockets. It may seem crazy to see the phrase "winning ways" in the same…
Lakers Game Preview: Zero Margin For Error Against the Hornets
The Los Angeles Lakers realize the task that is before them. While some people think the team's solemn responses to post-game questions (following the loss to the Clippers) were a sign of being deflated or lacking heart, I would actually…
In House That He Helped Build, Shaq’s No. 34 Will Hang In Rafters
Earlier this season, I wrote what some would consider to be a 'scathing' article about Shaquille O'Neal's seemingly personal issues with newly-acquired superstar big man, Dwight Howard. As I stated in the previous article, honest assessments and criticisms are entirely…
Lakers Vs. Kings Pre-Game Report: Lakers End Road Trip in Sacramento
Put simply, you cannot continue losing games to teams below the .500 mark. Following an encouraging stretch of games where they actually played some semblance of the type of entertaining basketball many of us expected, the Los Angeles Lakers are…
Kobe Bryant Just 35 Points From Surpassing Wilt Chamberlain
It's almost fitting that, at 34-years-old, Kobe Bryant sits just 34 points beneath a fellow scoring 'giant'. Whether it takes place on the second night of a back-t0-back vs. the Milwaukee Bucks or Saturday night vs. the Kings (in Sacramento),…
Lakers Vs. Wizards Pre-Game Report: Lakers Look To Bounce Back
After 'hitting a wall' on Monday in Phoenix, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to not only return to their (recent) winning ways, but also look forward to the reported returns of both Pau Gasol and Kobe Bryant. Given the…
Lakers Nation Conversation With Dwight Howard: Superman Revealed
Just as with the discussion with former Laker Josh Powell, we were fortunate to land an exclusive interview with Dwight Howard for this week's Triple Threat Podcast. My co-host (Jamieson Welsh), and guest-host (Jory Dreher) were each in agreement of…
Lakers Madness: Looking Back At Future Lakers In NCAA Tournament
In the spirit of the upcoming March Madness frenzy, I decided to take a look back at some of the all-time greatest NCAA Tournament players and performances from future (now former) Lakers. As one might expect from an organization with…
With Bryant Hobbled, Can Dwight Howard Be Superman?
Judging by the frenzied Twitter response to Wednesday night's disappointing 96-92 defeat by a short-handed Atlanta Hawks, I wasn't the only member of Lakers Nation concerned over the Lakers' playoff hopes when Kobe Bryant hit the floor. Without belaboring whether…
Lakers Vs. Hawks Pre-Game Report: Lakers Look For Fifth Straight Win
Kobe Bryant asked Dwight Howard to return to Orlando, a place he called home (both personally and professionally) for eight years, and remind them of what they were now missing out on. I'd say responding to jeers, mean-spirited signs and…
