Lakers-Nuggets: L.A. Bench to Be Tested
So far so good. The Lakers’ bench, which had problems all last season including the playoffs, seems to be returning to their 2007-2008 form.
Archive for October, 2009
Warriors to go big against Lakers
The Warriors return to the court Tuesday night against the Lakers — and there’s more to this game than the obvious Stephen Jackson-Kobe Bryant rematch .
look teams out to dethrone Lakers
Top stars on unfamiliar teams have revamped the set of contenders trying to dethrone the Los Angeles Lakers as National Basketball Association champions with the 2009-2010 season opening Tuesday.
Shorthanded Lakers beat Nuggets 106-89
Playing without their injured inside duo of 7-footers Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum, the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Denver Nuggets 106-89 in an exhibition game Thursday night.
In Defense Of Kobe Bryant
When it comes to sports, there are a handful of athletes whom people either love or absolutely despise.
Kobe and Odom pace Lakers to win over Nuggets
Kobe Bryant poured in 23 points and Lamar Odom added 17 points and nine rebounds, as the Lakers began back-to-back games versus Denver to close the preseason with a 106-89 victory over the Nuggets.
Bryant, Lakers take Game 3 as Celts’ postseason road woes continue
Kobe Bryant poured in 36 points — 10 in the fourth quarter — as the Los Angeles Lakers continued their home court dominance with an 87-81 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
When Kobe Bryant Retires, Kevin Durant Will Be LeBron James’ Rival
You can make an argument that all the greats have had rivals or an enemy, if you will, in any sport, show, or type of modern media.
Traffic Doesn’t Slow Lakers on the Court
A sellout crowd bathed in purple and gold streamed into the arena. Sugary pop music blasted through the speakers.
Magic C Foyle has knee surgery
Adonal Foyle #31 of the Golden State Warriors shoots over Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers on January 27, 2006 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
Jazz continuation?
In a building where it just wouldn’t drop last postseason, his shot was falling liberally over the weekend.
Pro Basketball: Lakers’ Jackson uncertain about future
Phil Jackson’s contract to coach the Lakers expires after this season. What happens next is anyone’s guess.
2009-10 Predictions: Lakers in line to repeat
I just came off a nice little sports weekend. First I enjoyed five hours of stress-inducing, give-and-take American League Championship Series action as the New York Yankees edged the LA Angels in 13 innings on Saturday, and followed that by watching Brett Favre and Joe Flacco duel in a thriller at Mall of America Field in Minneapolis a day later.
Stephen Jackson vs. Kobe Bryant, part deux
If the meeting happened off the court, however, Jackson believes he would punch his point home.
Bynum scores 20 and grabs 13 rebounds, Lakers’ bench holds off Clippers in 114-108 win
Andrew Bynum overcame a cold-shooting start, scoring 20 points and grabbing 13 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Lakers erase a 15-point deficit and beat the Clippers 114-108 on Sunday night.