Lakers vs. Thunder Pre-Game Report: Scoring Powers Set to Explode
The electricity seems to be in the air across Los Angeles. It begins with the Lakers, who in Game 7 were terrific, shutting down the Denver Nuggets and getting the most out of both key and role players. That sort…
SportsNation Polls: Who Do Fans Think Will Win – Lakers or Thunder?
With the Lakers set to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semi-Finals, ESPN's popular show SportsNation polled its viewers asking them to weigh in on the series. The first question asked who the fans believed would…
Western Conference Semi-Finals Preview: Lakers Face the Thunder
The first round of the Western Conference playoffs is over for the Lakers. They finally defeated the Denver Nuggets in seven games. Once again the Lakers were a tale of two teams, but they were able to get the job…
The Plot Cycle of a Contender: Lakers, Thunder Have Come Full Circle
Introductory high school English courses taught us how every piece of literature must go through a similar plot cycle in order for it to be a complete story. The exposition, where character and conflict is introduced, followed by the rising…
Video: Lakers Defeat Nuggets in 7-Game First Round Series
The first round series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets was one that was highly contested throughout. While many expected the Lakers to run past the Nuggets with relative ease, George Karl's team showed unbelievable resiliency and…
Metta World Peace Has No Intention of Befriending James Harden
At this point everyone is familiar with the elbow that concussed James Harden and sent Metta World Peace to the bench for seven games. Now, as fate would have it, the two players will face each other in the Western…
Lakers Bounce Nuggets, Get Ready For Next Round
The Los Angeles Lakers put forth a great effort in Game 7 against the Denver Nuggets to win, 96-87. In the first quarter, the Lakers built a narrow 25-24 lead. Steve Blake hit a huge three-pointer to bring the Lakers…
Post-Game Chat: Lakers Advance to Round Two
After faltering in the first two chances to close out this series, the Los Angeles Lakers finally eliminated the Denver Nuggets in seven games, 96-87. Pau Gasol responded to only scoring three points in game six in resounding fashion by…
World Peace Returns, Lakers Finish Off Nuggets in Decisive Game 7
After taking a 3-1 series lead the Lakers dropped two consecutive games to the Denver Nuggets. Suddenly, a sure-thing second round series with the Oklahoma City Thunder became a must-win Game 7 situation at the Staples Center. The Lakers, who…
Metta World Ron: Peace Finally Returns to the Staples Center
The Los Angeles Lakers are tied 3-3 in the first round of the 2012 NBA Playoffs with the Denver Nuggets, and the only good thing about that means the return of Metta World Peace. Metta World Peace has officially served…
