Pulse of Purple & Gold Episode 9
Bringing in our first episode of the new year by discussing the recent success of the Lakers and what has been key throughout the run. Our editor-in-chief, Daniel Buerge let's us know of the latest must read editorials and we…
Pre-Game Report: Lakers vs. Thunder
Thunder Projected Starting Line-up: PG: Russell Westbrook SG: Thabo Sefolosha SF: Kevin Durant PF: Jeff Green C: Nenad Krstic Key Reserves: James Harden, Serge Ibaka The Lakers look to rebound from their recent loss when they take on the young…
Griffin Struggles, But Clippers Oust Lakers, 99-92
In a Sunday afternoon contest for the Lakers, they were faced off with their hallway rival, little brother, Los Angeles Clippers. Looking to continue their seven-game winning streak, the Lakers played as the road team in their own arena, as…
Phil Jackson Says Nets Lack an Identity & The Top NBA News
Top Story The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Jersey Nets last night, to no ones surprise. The Nets have struggled this season and Phil Jackson believes the team does not have an "identity." The Nets hope to find that…
Farmar and Vujacic Return Home, But Lakers Win, 100-88
Friday night was somewhat of a homecoming for two members of the New Jersey Nets. Former Lakers, Jordan Farmar and Sasha Vujacic returned to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers for the first time since becoming members of the…
Phil Jackson Gives Lakers An Early-Season Grade & The Top NBA News
Top Story The Los Angeles Lakers have faced many ups-and-downs this season, and they have been very inconsistent. The Lakers would win five consecutive games in one week, only to lose to sub-.500 teams the next week. Phil Jackson believes…
Greatest Lakers Based on Jersey Number
The most commonly asked question in sports is, “who is the greatest player of all-time?” For decades, that question has caused mayhem between fans and journalists. It is hard to distinguish one player from another due to the fact that…
What if Carmelo Anthony Came to…L.A.?
As a lot of us probably anticipated, the Carmelo Anthony trade saga has been torching sports headlines as of late, with the NBA's February 24th trade deadline closing the gap in the rear view. Much of the chatter clearly surrounds…
Pre-Game Report: Lakers vs. Nets
Nets Projected Starting Line-up: PG: Devin Harris SG: Stephen Graham SF: Travis Outlaw PF: Derrick Favors C: Brook Lopez Key Reserves: Sasha Vujacic, Kris Humphries, Jordan Farmar Injuries: Anthony Morrow, Damion Jones Two nights after a historic 55 point blowout,…
The Battle Up North
When watching the Los Angeles Lakers play the Golden State Warriors last night, I tried a different format than usual as far as my notes for last night’s game go. I normally focus a lot on numbers, specific plays, and…
