Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak Defends Jim Buss for Decision Making
Throughout the entire shortened NBA season thus far, the one person in the Los Angeles Lakers organization that has been criticized and villainized more than any is Jim Buss. With Lakers owner Jerry Buss now taking a backseat and letting…
A Look Ahead: The Lakers Try to Fix Their Road Woes
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most frustrating teams in the NBA to watch as their road troubles continue to haunt them. After defeating the Miami Heat Sunday March 4th, the Lakers headed out on a four-day, three…
Lakers vs. Grizzlies Pre-Game Report: Gasol on Gasol Crime
Los Angeles Lakers (25-16) at Memphis Grizzlies (24-16) 5:00 PM PST, March 13, 2012 FedExForum, Memphis, TN TV: KCAL Radio: 710 ESPN (English) / 1330 ESPN (Spanish) Grizzlies Projected Starting Line-up PG: Mike Conley SG: Tony Allen SF: Rudy Gay…
Metta World Peace Energized By Celtics’ Talk
The Los Angeles Lakers took care of business on Sunday in L.A. when they beat the rival Boston Celtics, 97-94. The game was essentially close throughout and the second half reminded fans of the thrilling Game 7 these two teams…
Doc Rivers can Relate to Mike Brown’s Coaching Challenges
The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a big win over the arch rival Boston Celtics (97-94) in which Kobe Bryant and company were able to hold down Doc Rivers’ squad to improve their record to 25-16. This is the…
NBA Power Rankings: Lakers Top Five in the League
30. Charlotte Bobcats (Last weeks ranking 30): The Bobcats struggles continue, winning one of their last 10 games, bringing their overall record to 5-34. 29. Washington Wizards (28): Even after a win over the Lakers, the Wizards overall record is…
L.A D-Fenders Hold Off The Dakota Wizards
The Los Angeles D-Fenders improve to 29-11 after getting a clutch win over the Dakota Wizards Saturday night. L.A. pulled out a 99-98 win despite allowing Wizards forward Edwin Ubiles and Marcus Dove to combine for 41 points. Returning home…
Lakers Battle Their Way To Victory Over Celtics, Win 97-94
We can add another page to the Lakers-Celtics rivalry book, as the Los Angeles Lakers (25-16) defeated the Boston Celtics (21-19) in yet another hard fought battle, 97-94. Behind strong performances by Kobe Bryant (26 points, seven assists, three rebounds),…
Kobe Bryant: I Called Play For Andrew Bynum vs. Celtics
Even in the games the Lakers win there never seems to be an end to the drama. In the team's dramatic victory over their long-time rivals on Sunday, the Lakers scored on a key possession late in the game to…
Lakers Complete Season Sweep, Beat Boston 97-94
The Lakers were playing host to the Celtics on Sunday, looking to revamp their slouching season and refocus on winning games to finally prove that they are a serious playoff team. With both players and coaches verbally expressing their confusion…