Lakers Vs. Hornets Pre-Game Report: Lakers Must Respond To Adversity
In what seemed like a 30-second stretch of last night's disappointing loss at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Lakers had three key players go down, or become slowed by injury. All three, Kobe Bryant (elbow), Dwight Howard…
With Playoffs Now Realistic, Lakers Must Take Care Of Business
Most of Lakers Nation would probably agree, January, 23 2013 was definitively the 'low-point' of the season. On that night, the Lakers fell to 17-25 (W/L) on the season, following a 106-93 road defeat at the hands of the Memphis Grizzlies.…
Lakers Vs. Nuggets Pre-Game Report: LA Looks To Continue Success
The last 25-game stretch will offer no rest for the weary, as the Los Angeles Lakers are now faced with the road challenge of taking on the team with the league's 2nd-best home record. At 22-3 at the Pepsi Center,…
Lakers Vs. Celtics Pre-Game Report: LA Will Honor Dr. Jerry Buss
ESPN 710 LA's John Ireland often tells the story of an interview he once did with Dr. Buss just following the 2008 NBA Finals loss that came at the hands of the rival Boston Celtics. Ireland, of the Mason &…
Steve Nash Beginning To Find Role With 2013 Los Angeles Lakers
In a season chock-full of turmoil, surprise and misfortune, I've been most puzzled by the lack of any resemblance of leadership and stability. With fingers being flailed in every which direction, I've taken the stance that no one within the…
Lakers Vs. Bobcats Pre-Game Report: Lakers Must Regroup Following Tough Loss
There's no other way to say it, the Lakers were run out of the TD Garden by a streaking Boston Celtics team that knows a thing or two about overcoming adversity. That's precisely what these Lakers are going to have…
Fittingly, Lakers, Dwight Howard Face Brooklyn At A Crossroads
If you adhere to the notion that turnabout is fair play, then it only makes sense for the Lakers to be meeting the Brooklyn Nets at precisely this point of the season. One franchise, (now) Brooklyn, spent the better part…
Lakers vs. Timberwolves Pre-Game Report: Lakers Seek Road Victory
As disappointing as the 4th quarter melt-down vs. the Phoenix Suns may have been, the Lakers are still a team that has won 3/4 games, and a team that was in position to get a rare road victory (5-16 this…
Lakers Look Poised To Strike On Grammy Trip; Role Players Are Key
With the annual "Grammy Trip" set to start on the second night of a back-to-back against the Phoenix Suns (tonight), the Lakers finally have the look of a team that is starting to believe in itself. While they are far…
Triple Threat: Ex-Laker Josh Powell Talks Kobe, Coaching & Dwight
I was fortunate enough to catch up with ex-Laker Josh Powell, who is currently playing overseas for Olympiacos of Greece. Last seen with the San Antonio Spurs as a final preseason cut, Powell was also a member of the 2009…
