A Look Ahead: Two Back-to-back Challenges Await the Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have been in a win-one, lose-one slump this past week, beating the teams they should beat, but losing two key games against playoff caliber teams. Two Sundays ago the Lakers lost a game against the Memphis…
Kobe Talks About Critics: “We’re All Surrounded By Idiots”
On Sunday night, Kobe Bryant officially quieted his critics by posting his fifth 40-point game of the season helping lead the Los Angeles Lakers over the Golden State Warriors (120-112) at the Staples Center to get the sixth win in…
Former Lakers Guard Jamaal Wilkes Named to Hall of Fame
Legendary Lakers shooting guard Jamaal Wilkes became the latest member of the Lakers family selected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2012. Wilkes, who attended college at UCLA, was the 11th…
Lakers’ Troy Murphy May Start at Center vs. Nets
After an absolutely dreadful performance from Kobe Bryant against the New Orleans Hornets in which he shot 3-for-21, the Black Mamba was able to immediately bounce back with yet another 40-point performance in the win over the Golden State Warriors,…
NBA Power Rankings: Lakers Get it Done on the Floor
30. Charlotte Bobcats (Last weeks ranking 30): The Bobcats struggles continue, losing their last three games, bringing their overall record to 7-43. 29. Washington Wizards (29): The Wizards overall record is 12-40. 28. New Orleans (28): Some gradual improvements this…
D-Fenders Hold Off Bakersfield Jam in 93-87 Victory
The Los Angeles D-Fenders held off the Bakersfield Jam pulling out a 93-87 win Saturday night. After the Jam snapped the D-Fenders seven game winning streak on Friday, the D-Fenders redeemed themselves bringing in their 18th win in 20 games.…
Lakers Use Activity, Efficiency To Defeat Warriors 120-112
After a sub-par overall performance from Kobe Bryant on Saturday against the New Orleans Hornets, Bryant exploded for 40 big points (on 16-28 shooting) to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors last…
Kobe Bryant Scores 40 as Lakers Top Golden State at Staples Center
After a heart-wrenching win over the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday, the Lakers were right back in action Sunday night when they hosted the Golden State Warriors. The team had struggled lately, going just 2-2 in their last four games.…
Andrew Bynum Suffers Sprained Ankle vs. Warriors
During the first quarter of Sunday night's game between the Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, center Andrew Bynum suffered a sprained ankle. The injury occurred when Bynum came down on forward Josh McRoberts' foot while attempting to secure a…
Kobe Bryant Admits Fatigue Played Role in Poor Shooting
Kobe Bryant started the Lakers' game against the New Orleans Hornets by shooting 0-15 from the field, but when the Lakers needed a bucket, the closer delivered. Although Bryant hit the game winning shot, it was hard to overlook his horrible…
