Stumbling into the Playoffs
Following that most atrocious “performance” rendered by our beloved Los Angeles Lakers, I honestly had to take a couple of hours before I began trying to piece together the remnants of what was supposed to be a 72 win season…
Why Batman Beats Superman in the NBA
The world we live in always presents us with choices. There are individual rivalries that present different sides which we all stand on, and will be quick to tell everyone why one particular side is much better than the other.…
Road to the Repeat: First Round Preview?
The Lakers (56-23) clinched the Western Conference after their 97-88 win against Minnesota. Now the Portland Trailblazers (48-31) come to town looking to avoid a first-round matchup against the defending champs. Last Friday, the Lakers took care of their seeding…
Road to the Repeat: How the West is Won
The Lakers (55-23) are heading into the Twin Cities as they face the Minnesota Timberwolves (15-63). The Lakers were without yet another starter as Bryant sat out last night against the Nuggets. They lost 98-96. They didn't shoot the ball…
Road to the Repeat: Mile High Mania
The Lakers (55-22) have been struggling. Possibly due to a lack of communication. They'll have to put their transgression aside tonight as they hit the road against a conference rival, the Denver Nuggets (51-27). The Lakers have struggled without their…
Another Lakers Legend Makes the Trip to the Hall
The Lakers are one of the most storied franchises in all of sports, and Jerry Buss should receive much of the credit for that. The Los Angeles owner was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame last week,…
Fine-tuning the Los Angeles Engine
The Lakers struggles since the All-Star break are no secret. Los Angeles has gone just 13-9 since the break, including losses to several teams that aren't going to make the playoffs. While Lakers fans scream apocalypse, it is important to…
America’s Most Hated
There is no question that sports is a topic that inspires much emotion. There are teams you love, teams you hate, and teams you just laugh at (See: Los Angeles Clippers). In sports there are many different roles that teams…
Tuning up for the Playoffs against the Jazz
The Lakers (54-21) have been in a bit of a dry spell lately, particularly at the reserve. They're hoping to get back to their winning ways back home against the Utah Jazz (50-26). Follow: TwitterCast: @LakersNation |Watch On: FSN West…
10 Greatest Nicknames in Lakers History
With most of Lakers Nation ready to light themselves on fire and sprint down Figueroa after the recent 2-3 road trip, I thought we should touch on a lighter subject (no pun intended). So put down your gas cans people,…
