Lakers vs. Warriors Game Notes: Immediate Reactions and Post-Game Assessments
Whether watching the games as purely entertainment, or eagerly dissecting the action for an upcoming article, I tend to keep a running tab of game notes, thoughts, and commentary. Coming off the now-infamous "Kobe Bryant benching", I wanted to pay…
Lakers Escape Golden State With 104-101 Victory
Despite head coach Mike Brown's decision to bench center Andrew Bynum for much of the second half, the Los Angeles Lakers (31-19) defeated the Golden State Warriors (20-28) last night, 104-101. After the first quarter, the Lakers took a 25-16…
Post-Game Chat: Lakers Edge the Warriors (Completed)
The Lakers minimally avoided a furious fourth quarter comeback from the Warriors to escape the Bay Area with a 104-101 victory. Kobe Bryant set another milestone by surpassing Michael Jordan for second on the list of most points scored with…
Lakers Finish Warriors Despite Benched Andrew Bynum
After a disappointing loss on Sunday night to the Memphis Grizzlies, the Lakers were back on the road Tuesday. However, they didn't have to travel very far for this game, as they took a short flight up to Oakland to…
Kobe Bryant Passes Michael Jordan for Single-Team Scoring
During the fourth quarter of tonight's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, Kobe Bryant surpassed Michael Jordan on another prestigious list: total points scored with one team. Kobe scored his 29,278th point as a member…
Magic Johnson Wins Bid for Ownership Stake in Dodgers
Former Laker legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson is almost as well-known for his business ventures off the court as he is for his legendary game on the court. Now, Johnson has another title to put on his resume: owner. BREAKING NEWS:…
ESPN NBA Playoff Predictor has Lakers Beating Grizzlies in Playoffs
The NBA playoffs are right around the corner and one team that will be aiming for redemption is none other than the Los Angeles Lakers. After getting swept in the playoffs last season by the eventual NBA champion Dallas Mavericks…
Mike Brown Does Not Regret Benching Kobe Bryant
Following the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, the sports world exploded since Lakers coach Mike Brown decided to bench Kobe Bryant for the majority of the fourth quarter. Brown had Kobe resting on the bench…
A Look Ahead: The Lakers Forecast Shows Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers appear to have a new identity with the addition of guard Ramon Sessions. He has made them an exciting team to watch. Since the Lakers traded for Cleveland point guard Ramon Sessions on the day of…
Lakers Wife Kristen Blake Dishes Out Assists Off the Court
Kristen Blake isn't used to being in the spotlight. With husband Steve suiting up for the Los Angeles Lakers it's usually he who finds himself in the media's glare. But recently Kristen has found herself garnering her fair share of…