Kobe Bryant’s Passion Still Burns Despite Age, Injuries
What a difference two weeks makes for Kobe Bean Bryant. On January 1st, 2012, the Black Mamba shot an abysmal 6-28 from the field. Cynics all over the NBA were questioning Bryant’s shot selection, especially with Andrew Bynum’s resounding return…
Pre-Game Report: Lakers Face Hallway Rival Clippers in L.A. Showdown
Los Angeles Lakers (9-4) at Los Angeles Clippers (5-3) 7:30 PM PST, January 14, 2012 Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA TV: KCAL, NBATV Radio: 710 ESPN (English)/ 1330 ESPN (Spanish) Clippers Projected Starting Line-Up: PG: Chris Paul SG: Chauncey Billups SF: Caron Butler…
Post-Game Chat: Kobe Bryant Leads Lakers Past Cavaliers
After the Lakers looked to be coasting to an easy win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, the young Cavs came back and made it a close game at the end. Still, too much Kobe Bryant proved difficult to overcome as the…
Kobe Scores 40 Again, Lakers Defeat Cleveland Despite Late Scare
Following the team's first road win of the season in Utah on Wednesday night, the Lakers were back in action Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This was just the third game of the season against an Eastern Conference opponent for…
Lakers News: Steve Blake out 3-4 Weeks with Rib Injury
After sustaining a rib injury in Tuesday night's game against the Phoenix Suns it was initially thought that Blake would just miss a few games. Now it seems that the initial report was a bit premature. The Lakers announced Friday…
Lakers News: Steve Blake out Friday vs. Cavaliers
After suffering a fracture in the cartilage between his ribs on Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns, Steve Blake will be sitting out Friday's game between the Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Staples Center. According to Lakers reporter Mike…
Lakers News: Mike Brown Expects Troy Murphy, Josh McRoberts to Play
After missing the last six games with a toe injury it appears as if the Lakers will have Josh McRoberts back in the lineup Friday night when they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at Staples Center. Not only that, but…
Mike Brown Claims Kobe Bryant More “Serious Minded” Than LeBron
The Lakers host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night for the first time in 2012. In fact, the last time these two teams met was the day before the All-Star break last season when Cleveland shocked the Lakers with a…
Pre-Game Report: Lakers Look For Another Home Win vs. Cavs
Cleveland Cavaliers (5-5) at Los Angeles Lakers (8-4) 7:30 PM PST, January 13, 2012 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California TV: Fox Sports West, NBA League Pass Channel 764 Radio: 710 AM (English), 1330 AM (Spanish) Cavaliers Projected Starting Line-Up: PG:…
Consistency Is Key For Lakers’ Guard Steve Blake
Kobe’s shooting like it’s 2006 and he’s ready to bring the Larry O’Brien trophy back to Los Angeles. Andrew Bynum has played with more spring in his step than when he spun past Shaquille’ O’Neal during his rookie season and…