Celtics Torch Lakers in Boston, 116-95

The Los Angeles Lakers received good news just prior to the start of their game versus the Boston Celtics, that Dwight Howard would be in the line up for the first time since missing the last 3 games. That was the last bit of good news for the Lakers on Thursday night. In front ofContinue reading “Celtics Torch Lakers in Boston, 116-95”

Dwight and Metta Out, Pau Injured in 4th, Lakers Still Win in Brooklyn, 92-83

The odds were against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night in Brooklyn. Coming in they were already short handed being without an injured Dwight Howard and suspended Metta World Peace. The Lakers fought through their misfortunes and put forth one of their best efforts of the season on the defensive end. The Lakers rotationsContinue reading “Dwight and Metta Out, Pau Injured in 4th, Lakers Still Win in Brooklyn, 92-83”

Lakers Fall Apart in 4th; Lose to Suns, 92-86

The Los Angeles Lakers came in riding a 3 game winning streak that was fueled by a sudden change in game plans where ball movement and balanced scoring were key. Early in Wednesday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns that same game plan was being followed and working well. The Lakers lead by as manyContinue reading “Lakers Fall Apart in 4th; Lose to Suns, 92-86”

Lakers Win 3rd in a Row; Hold Off Hornets Late Run. Score 111-106

It might be early, but the Los Angeles Lakers might have found the game plan to get themselves out of their year long funk. The Lakers beat the New Orleans Hornets last night, 111-106 for their 3rd consecutive win. The Lakers current winning streak coincides with the ball movement and unselfishness that the players haveContinue reading “Lakers Win 3rd in a Row; Hold Off Hornets Late Run. Score 111-106”

Lakers Share Ball & D’ Up; Beat Thunder 105-96

It might be too soon to say that a trend has developed, but what the Lakers have been doing the last two games seems to be working. The Lakers upset the #1 team in the NBA Sunday afternoon, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-96. Kobe Bryant had his 2nd consecutive game of dishing out 14Continue reading “Lakers Share Ball & D’ Up; Beat Thunder 105-96”

Lakers Sustain Energy This Time and Top Jazz 102-84

After the team meeting that occurred prior to the Memphis Grizzlies game on Wednesday, there was talk from the Los Angeles Lakers that their quarrels with shots and roles in the in the offense were behind them. There was also talk from players that there was going to be a renewed focus on defense, energyContinue reading “Lakers Sustain Energy This Time and Top Jazz 102-84”