Tag Archives: Los Angeles Lakers

2013 Western Conference Playoff Preview

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Brendan Galella

Once again Dwight Howard is the focal point of a team with championship aspirations. Only this time he has to deal with the intense scrutiny that comes with playing in Hollywood. An Achilles injury to Kobe Bryant has forced the … Continue reading →

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Lakers Cling to Playoffs, Curry Peaking at Right Time

Posted on April 17, 2013 by David Rice

You couldn’t ask for much more excitement from the final day of an NBA season. While the pregame rituals will be more docile than usual given the recent events in Boston, the games will be anything but low key. Utah, … Continue reading →

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Torn Achillies Ends Bryant’s Year

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Brendan Galella

All season long, Kobe Bryant has carried the Lakers and their playoff hopes on his shoulders. Friday night against Golden State, his Achilles tendon gave out. A fourth quarter drive against Harrison Barnes marked the final play of the season … Continue reading →

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The Lakers Desperate Playoff Push

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Bucky Chini

By this time next week the regular season will be over, the playoff seeds will have been figured out, and the playoffs will be gearing up. We have one last breath before the tournament to crown the next NBA Champion … Continue reading →

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Clippers Capture First Division Crown

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Brendan Galella

It may be against the wishes of Blake Griffin, but the Clippers finally have an option to hang a banner in the rafters of the Staples Center. The 2012-13 season has resulted as a series of firsts for the Clippers … Continue reading →

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Bryant Sprains Ankle in Loss to Atlanta

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Brendan Galella

The Lakers lost much more than playoff positioning Wednesday night in Atlanta. As Kobe Bryant tried to tie the game in final seconds, he landed on the foot of his defender, Hawks guard Dahntay Jones and suffered a sever left ankle … Continue reading →

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Lakers Move Into Playoff Position

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Brendan Galella

Moving two games above .500 should hardly be an accomplishment for a team with four future Hall-of-Fame players and the only team with a $100 million payroll. A sluggish start to the season forced Kobe Bryant to guarantee his team … Continue reading →

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Lakers Secure a Much Needed Victory

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Brendan Galella

For one night it all came together for the Lakers. The back court duo of Steve Nash and Kobe Bryant blended together perfectly to defeat Oklahoma City 105-96 on a nationally televised game. Perhaps for the first time all season, the … Continue reading →

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Nash Closing in on Assist Mark

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Brendan Galella

Last month it was Kobe Bryant joining exclusive company, becoming the fifth player in league history to surpass 30,000 career points. This time around, point guard Steve Nash will forever be among the best passers in league history, joining John … Continue reading →

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The Best Laker is … Kobe Bryant

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Brendan Galella

Basketball dominance has been personified by Kobe Bryant throughout his 17 year career in the NBA. Each night, opponents know he is going to score the basketball, but have yet to find a way to slow him down. 

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