Thunder Complete Comeback, Stun Lakers in Game 2
The Los Angeles Lakers were embarrassed the last time they played the Oklahoma City Thunder and fell to an 0-1 hole after losing 119-90. The Lakers did open the game well, but as time went on the Thunder used speed and explosiveness…
NBA Fines Lakers’ Andrew Bynum and Devin Ebanks
The second round of the NBA playoffs has proven to be a daunting challenge to say the least for the Los Angeles Lakers as they seem to be outmatched by a talented Oklahoma City Thunder squad. On top of trying…
Growing Up with Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher: A Fan’s Reflective Essay
There’s a myriad of firsts surrounding this second round series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. For the first time since 1999, the Lakers advanced in the playoffs without Phil Jackson as their head coach. It’s…
Not Time To Panic, Lakers Can Rebound After Game 1 Loss
May 27th, 1985 After eliminating the Denver Nuggets (4-1) in the Western Conference Finals, the Lakers rolled into the Boston Garden with a confidence few teams dared to display on the hallowed parquet floor. That group, led by (PG) Magic…
How The Lakers Can Beat The Thunder in Game 2
Call me crazy, but I think the Los Angeles Lakers can beat the Oklahoma City Thunder. Call me an eternal optimist when it comes to the Lakers, or go ahead and even call me stupid. Just don't call me wrong…
Lakers vs. Thunder Pre-Game Report: Lakers Seek Redemption in Game 2
Coming off a brutal defeat, the Lakers look to regain their composure and put their best foot forward in Game 2. Luckily the 29-point deficit won’t carry over to tonight’s game, so hopefully the Lakers approach tonight’s game with a…
Lakers Rumors & News Recap: What Happened Last Night to the Lakers?
The Lakers were less than stellar last night, falling to the Thunder in OKC 119-90. With one more game on the road, the Lakers really need to pick up the pace and not let the Thunder get ahead. This quick…
Thunder Center Kendrick Perkins Game Time Decision for Game 2
During Game 1 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder may have suffered a big blow with an injury to defensive-minded center Kendrick Perkins. After Perkins went up for an uncontested dunk, the veteran…
Bynum & Gasol Discuss Strategies After Lakers Game 1 Loss to Thunder
It was not a sight many Lakers fans wanted to see. The team just lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in embarrassing fashion, 119-90, and faced a series deficit for the first time in the 2012 NBA Playoffs. However, perhaps the most…
Kobe Bryant Says Lakers Can’t Guard the Thunder
After a devastating 29-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 on Monday night, Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers was asked about whether or not he believes his team can guard the faster, younger Thunder squad.…
