Lakers Win L.A. Battle in Playoff Atmosphere, Defeat Clippers
With the Los Angeles Lakers (35-20) and Los Angeles Clippers (32-22) battling for playoff position within their division, last night's game was nothing short of a playoff-type game. Not to mention the pride that comes along with beating a crosstown…
Lakers Close Out Clippers in Fourth; Win Battle of Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Lakers matched up with their cross-town rivals tonight, the Clippers, for the final head-to-head game of the season. The Lakers and Clippers split the last two meetings, and this game decided the tie-breaker and could have major…
Andrew Bynum to Start Wednesday vs. Clippers
After sitting out Tuesday night against the New Jersey Nets with a sprained ankle, Andrew Bynum will attempt to test his ankle Wednesday night when the Lakers face their cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers. Andrew Bynum will start tonight.—…
Kupchak: Andrew Bynum “Absolutely” in Lakers’ Long-term Plans
The one player on the Los Angeles Lakers that has been surrounded by controversy lately has been All-Star center Andrew Bynum. Ever since Bynum launched an ill-advised three-pointer against the Golden State Warriors and was immediately benched for the boneheaded…
Lakers Bench’s Mission: Finish Strong
It is crunch time for the Lakers. There are 12 games left in the 2011-2012 season and playoff position is becoming more and more important. Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol rank among the highest in the NBA for minutes played…
NBA Commissioner David Stern Wants to Change Age Rule
Currently in the NBA, the age rule for incoming players is set at 19-years-old. With this rule, no players are allowed to come directly out of high school straight to the pros. As a result, these talented young players must…
Message to Andrew Bynum, Lakers: Time to Put Up or Shut Up
While Laker fans may be accustomed to the drama, back-and-forth via the media, and 'diva-like' personalities from their 'superstars', the organization has proven a willingness to put up with this unfortunate byproduct of success in today's NBA only as long…
Lakers vs. Clippers Pre-Game Report: Final Battle in War for L.A.
Staples Center will be rocking tonight when the Lakers and Clippers meet for the third time this season. The season series is tied at one game each. Each team will be playing for more than simply bragging rights since the…
Lakers Lose Lead Late, Hold on to Defeat Nets at Staples Center
The Lakers hosted the New Jersey Nets on Thursday night in a game that wasn't supposed to be much of a game. In fact, the main story on Tuesday had nothing to do with the game and everything to do…
Video: Josh McRoberts Defies Logic, Gravity With Buzzer-Beater
At the end of the first quarter against the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night Josh McRoberts took a fairly ridiculous shot to beat the buzzer. Surprisingly, McRoberts made the shot after losing the ball and reclaiming control. I'm still…
