The Power of Pau
It seems like it was only yesterday that Pau Gasol was delivered to the Lakers by the Memphis Grizzly stork. And in an instant, he turned the Lakers from first-round exits, to 1st ballot contenders. Since 2008, L.A. has been…
A Hollywood Ending Deserves a Hollywood Cast
It’s finally here. Lakers-Celtics. Game 7. Something my dad has been telling me about for years. The list of NBA greats who took part in this epic battle spans generations: West, Russell, Chamberlain, Cousy, Baylor, Havlicek, Jabbar, McHale, Worthy, Bird,…
Nothing Else Matters – Just Win
It is almost fitting that we're where we are now. One game for all the marbles. One game for all the glory. In the NBA's most storied rivalry it is only fair that we get a Game 7 to decide…
Nothing More Left to Say, Just Win
Game 5 was exactly the type of game that makes me question the true value and worth of being such a devoted, purple and gold hemorrhaging, editorial writing die-hard fan if the team is not even going to play hard.…
Time To Defend A Championship
Last week, after the Lakers went into Boston and took a 2-1 series lead in the NBA Finals, it seemed like it was only a matter of time until Figueroa Street would become noticeably more crowded, swarming in a parade…
Hoping To Be Proved Wrong Just Once More
There has only been one time in my life where I have wanted to be wrong more than I do right now, and that day I was right. That day was February 3rd, 2008, when my New England Patriots fell…
The Day After: News on the day of Game 5
All the preparations are made and all the adjustments are set, the Lakers and Celtics are ready to battle in Game 5 of the Finals. Today's game is perhaps the biggest game of the series and the winner of Sunday's…
The Day After: News from Around the League on the Eve of Game 5
On the eve of Game 5 of the NBA Finals, many people are still shocked by the Lakers’ play and the effort shown by the Celtics’ bench. The main concern facing the Lakers is the health of their center, Andrew…
Boston Bench Slams Lakers’ Starters, Series Tied 2-2
In the 15 minutes that treaded by between the first and second half of Game 4, the Lakers packed up their defense and stowed it away in the locker room, completely collapsing in the final two quarters to the will…
The Day After: Finals News From Around the League
Game 3 of the 2010 NBA Finals resulted in a 91-84 victory for the Lakers, along with a 2-1 series lead. Glancing at the score, one would have guessed that Kobe took over the game late and assured the Lakers…
