Kobe Bryant: No Such Thing as Distractions
Kobe Bryant is no stranger to distractions off the court. He has battled through the Shaquille O’Neal conflict, hatred by fans, and now his second stint of marital problem. Shortly after the start of the 2011-12 season, word quickly spread…
Los Angeles Lakers Team Report: Jan. 24, 2012
The Los Angeles Lakers had a turbulent past seven days as they won just one of their previous four games. The Lakers escaped with a 73-70 victory over the Dallas Mavericks thanks to a late-game three by Derek Fisher, but…
NBA Fantasy Basketball Tips for Week 5
We’re four weeks into the NBA season and already we’ve been able to seen some players rise and fall in the fantasy ranks. There have been some strong performances and a few busts, and the fantasy stars are beginning to…
Lakers News: Pau Gasol Would Like More Touches in the Paint
The Los Angeles Lakers are currently riding a three-game losing streak, with their most recent defeat coming last night to the Indiana Pacers. In that game, Pau Gasol recorded ten assists and zero turnovers, but he is still not happy…
Lakers Need an Offensive Identity, Stat
With 29 seconds left in the game against the Indiana Pacers, the Lakers were down by a single point, with possession of the basketball. Here’s how the play should have gone. After Fisher gets the steal, Bryant recovers the ball…
Lakers News: Robert Horry Blames Shaq, Kobe Feud on Phil Jackson
Remember that Kobe Bryant vs. Shaquille O'Neal feud that broke up the first great dynasty of the 21st century? Remember how everyone was either on Kobe's side or Shaq's, and that to this day there are still hurt feelings? Now…
NBA Power Rankings: Chicago Bulls Stay At Top Spot
30. Washington Wizards (Last week’s ranking: 30): This season is not looking good for the Washington Wizards. It might be a good idea to begin prepping for next season. 29. New Orleans (28): The New Orleans Hornets are 1-9 their…
Post-Game Chat: Lakers Lose Third Straight Game, Fall to Pacers (Completed)
The Lakers lost their third straight game on Sunday night, falling to the Indiana Pacers 98-96 at Staples Center. After two straight losses on the road in Orlando and Miami, the Lakers were looking to rebound against the Pacers. Unfortunately…
Lakers Fall to Pacers, 98-96; Lose Third Straight Game
The Los Angeles Lakers returned home after a two-game road trip and hoped the Staples Center court could help them snap their losing skid. In the Lakers' way were the Indiana Pacers, a team that stood at 10-4 before the…
McRoberts Anxious to Get Back at Former Team Tonight
Los Angeles Lakers forward Josh McRoberts will get a chance to play his former team tonight, the Indiana Pacers, and he is determined to send them off with a loss. Los Angeles Times' Mark Medina writes that McRoberts has some…
