Slipping Through this Playoff Trap Series
I really wonder how much Jerry Sloan hates having to coach against Phil Jackson year after year in the NBA Playoffs. As if losing back to back NBA Finals to the Hall of Fame coach and Michael Jordan in the…
Want to Play One-on-One with Kobe Bryant?
Hey Lakers Nation would you like a chance to meet Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant? If your hand just shot up in the air you might possibly be interested. This may be your lucky day, as Panini, the Official Trading Card…
Second-Round Showdown: Game 1
MAY 2| SUN |ROUND 2, GAME 1| (5) Jazz vs. (1) Lakers : Series tied 0-0 The Lakers closed out the first round in epic fashion against the Thunder. Now they host the all-too-familiar Utah Jazz Follow: TwitterCast: @LakersNation |Watch On: ABC @…
First-Round Fever: Game 6
APRIL 30| FRI |ROUND 1, GAME 6 | (1) Lakers vs. (8) Thunder : LAL lead series 3-2 The Lakers took care of business at home. And now can close out the series with a win tonight in Oklahoma City. Follow:…
Dark Kobe, We Need You Now
I recently stumbled upon an old article written by the great Jim Murray. It was a piece about a 19-year-old Kobe Bryant, the baby faced phenom fresh off his first All-Star appearance. A kid just waiting to take the NBA…
First-Round Fever: Game 5
APRIL 27| TUES |ROUND 1, GAME 5 | (8) Thunder vs. (1) Lakers : Series tied 2-2 With the series tied, L.A. faces the turning point in Game 5 to take control of this series. Follow: TwitterCast: @LakersNation |Watch On:…
How the Lakers Need to Stand Up to Rolling Thunder
It seems like the Lakers love to make fans like me who were so confident that we'd win Game 4 look like a buffoon, idiot, imbecile, dummy, whatever you want to call it. In the words of Maino, ALL OF…
First-Round Fever: Game 4
APRIL 24| SAT |ROUND 1, GAME 4 | (1) Lakers vs. (8) Thunder: LAL Lead Series 2-1 Oklahoma City, thanks to their crowd, responded in a critical home game for them. Now its the Lakers' turn. Follow: TwitterCast: @LakersNation |Watch On:…
Lakers vs. Thunder: The Series So Far
I don't know about you, but I'm rather drained so far from the first three games of this wild series. I've got to admit though, it's definitely a lot more exciting than last year's dull five games against the Utah…
First-Round Fever: Game 3
APRIL 22| THURS |ROUND 1, GAME 3 | (1) Lakers vs. (8) Thunder: LAL Lead Series 2-0 The Lakers managed to squeak out a win in Game 2, Now leading the series 2-0, they'll be playing at the Ford Center in…
