The Essence of Clutch
To be clutch or not to be clutch…that is the question. Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous columnists and their even more outrageous statistics. Or, to take arms against their sea of…
The Case For Shaquille O’Neal Never Having His Number Retired
I know many in the Lakers Nation will read the headline and instantly think I am a moron. Shaquille O’Neal, one of the most dominant ever—a man who was the cornerstone of one of the most indomitable dynasties in NBA…
Fancap: Two Words For Any Celtics Fan: Game Seven
I have never been so glad that my recaps for Lakers Nation are from the perspective of a fan… I do not have to be impartial, and I do not have to rehash every part of the game. This is…
Gasol Needs to Show Signs of Life, Stat
Two minutes and 35 seconds. Over the course of a lifetime, two minutes would be like taking a dime from a billionaire—unnoticeable. Over the course of a 48-minute basketball game, two minutes makes all the difference. Yesterday in the Lakers…
Power Rankings: Lakers Remain in Top-Five, Barely
30. Cleveland Cavaliers (Last week's ranking: 30): They have not won a game since December 18th (a 109-102 OT win over New York) and over that 20-game losing streak, 13 of them have come by 10 points or more. Are…
Celtics Sweet Shooting Too Much For Lakers Despite Kobe’s 41
Having not faced off since June 17, 2010 – or the night the Lakers capped off their 16th championship run, the Boston Celtics returned to Staples Center in search of avenging their game seven loss. The Lakers, on the other…
Pre-Game Report: Lakers vs. Celtics
Starting Lineups: Derek Fisher - Rajon Rondo Kobe Bryant - Ray Allen Ron Artest - Paul Pierce Pau Gasol - Kevin Garnett Andrew Bynum - Shaquille O'Neal In what might be the most anticipated game of the year for NBA…
Sports World Reacts to Lakers Disappointing Loss To Kings
Reactions to Lakers' 100-95 loss to Kings The Los Angeles Lakers were clearly not focused on their game vs. the Sacramento Kings last night. They were embarrassed on their home-court, and it was obvious that the Lakers were looking forward to their…
A Look Back at the Career of Hakeem ‘The Dream’ Olajuwon
Even though the Lakers lost last night at the hands of the Sacramento Kings, there was a small bit of celebration for Los Angeles and their fans. Midway through the first quarter, Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant connected on a one-handed…
Kings Pull-Off Upset; Beat Lakers 100-95
The Los Angeles Lakers are undoubtedly the best team in the Pacific Division; no other opponent can match up with their size or talent. The Sacramento Kings are considered the worst team in the Pacific Division, and the Lakers were…
