Lakers try to turn up heat on Miami
The Los Angeles Lakers will try to push their season high winning streak to 10 games this evening, when they close out a short homestand versus the Miami Heat at the Staples Center. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Archive for February, 2008
Easy? No, but Lakers rolling anyway
“We were able to bounce back when things didn’t go as well as they usually go.”
On paper, the games look easy. On the court, it can be a different story. The Lakers won their ninth consecutive game with a double-digit victory Tuesday night over the seemingly overmatched Portland Trail … via Daily Breeze
Surging Lakers host Blazers at Staples Center
The red-hot Los Angeles Lakers try to extend their winning streak to a season-best nine games, as they welcome the Portland Trail Blazers tonight to the Staples Center. via WKRC-TV Cincinnati
Lakers’ Jackson escapes NBA’s wrath
“His dad might carry a grudge against him. That’s nepotism in our league. That’s (Joe) Forte’s son. He’s got a little bit of (a temper problem) as we say.”
Coach Phil Jackson drew neither a fine nor a reprimand from the NBA on Monday for his critical comments about referee Brian Forte after Sunday night’s victory over the Seattle SuperSonics. via LA Daily News
The month that shook the NBA
Lakers get: Pau Gasol and 2010 second-round pick. Grizzlies get: Kwame Brown, Javaris Crittenton, Aaron McKie, rights to Marc Gasol and two first-round picks. via The Sacramento Bee
LA Story: Lakers, Clippers meet again
The Clippers will act as the host tonight, as they renew their rivalry with the red-hot Lakers at the Staples Center. via Kutv.com
Bulls hope playoff berth can salvage season
“I look at our team and see the same crew that did a lot of good things last season, and I definitely think we can get back to that.”
DEERFIELD As soon as the Bulls lose two more games, they will have as many defeats as they finished with in 2006-07. When that fact was pointed out to Andres Nocioni, the Bulls forward shook his head. via Northwest Herald
Nash, Suns top Mavericks
“We’re ready to get on with the adjustment period that’s undoubtedly going to come once we insert him into the lineup.”
Steve Nash scored 24 points, dished out 13 assists and pulled down six rebounds in Phoenix’s 109-97 victory over the short-handed Dallas Mavericks in the league’s final game before the All-Star break. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer
NBA seems fun again, and that’s all a league can really ask for
David Stern got what he wanted out of the NBA All-Star game even before LeBron James showed he could play without anyone defending him as well as he can when someone actually is. via CBS SportsLine
Busy day over, time for Kobe-Shaq
“Phoenix is at a level we’re trying to get to. Even though they changed their team a little bit by trading Shawn (Marion), they’re still one of the top teams in the league. So it’s a big challenge for us, and I’m interested to see how we stack up.”
From Jason Kidd’s return to Dallas to Kevin Garnett’s return to the lineup, it was an eventful day in the NBA. via The Plain Dealer
- Valuable’ weekend for Cavs
“And at forward, from Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, your 2008 NBA All-Star Game MVP, LeBronnnn James!”
By RICK NOLAND Staff Writer Quicken Loans Arena public address announcer Olivier Sedra is going to have to alter his pregame introductions a bit when the Cavaliers host the Houston Rockets tonight at 7. “And at … via Medina County Gazette
Shaq to debut vs. Lakers
“I can remember playing with Scott Skiles if you were open an inch, that would be there and it would be there perfect every time”
Shaquille O’Neal says he is ready to run with the Phoenix Suns. Really. “I’m going to be looking to get out like Randy Moss and Terrell Owens,” he said Tuesday after going through his final workout before … via LA Daily News
Lakers no longer pretenders
“Right now, I think the thing we probably have better than we’ve had in the past is some 3-point shooters who can extend the defense and complement each other.”
When the Lakers went to training camp Oct. 1, Jerry Buss was perceived to be a disinterested owner, Mitch Kupchak was an ineffective general manager and Kobe Bryant was one seriously disgruntled employee. via Pasadena Star-News
Trades shake up playoff scramble
“I think we feel pretty good about the way we played so far”
Only a few days left in the NBA’s version of ‘Let’s Make a Deal.’ The Lakers were already winners, and the Suns and Mavericks could start playing with their new toys Wednesday. via The Clarion-Ledger
Will opponents bring the pain to Kobe?
“This is what I call my first injury”
NEW ORLEANS — Having survived the All-Star game, Kobe Bryant now turns his focus back to the Lakers ‘ season, where his appearance will be more than ceremonial. via Los Angeles Times