The Lakers and Rockets will battle it out in Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals to determine who takes control of the series — at least momentarily. The two Western Conference contenders have split the first two games of the series. The Lakers claiming their most recent matchup …
Read More »Harden and Rockets Advance, Heat Go Up 2-0
If you were to hear in years prior that James Harden blocked a game-winning shot with seconds left in the fourth quarter of a Game 7 in the NBA Playoffs, you would be in disbelief. But the bizarro world in which we currently live continues to produce outrageous results. Harden …
Read More »Action Continues in NBA Bubble
The action inside the NBA bubble continues at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. Twelve teams took to the court on Monday with 12 more set to tip-off today. Notable Takeaways From Monday’s Games Arguably the biggest news following the conclusion of Monday’s games had to do with …
Read More »LeBron James and Lakers Outlast Tatum and Celtics in Rivalry Game
The rivalry between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers has a rich tradition dating back to their first meeting in 1948. Despite the history, this matchup proved to be more than a win for two teams looking to hit their peak performance. The Lakers’ 114-112 victory in Sunday’s …
Read More »NBA All-Star Game 2020 Features The Elam Ending
The NBA All-Star Game on Sunday featured Team LeBron beating Team Giannis with a final score of 157-155. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of Sunday’s game was the inclusion of the Elam Ending format, with a few tweaks. The Elam Ending stops the clock at the first play that ends …
Read More »NBA All-Star Game Honors Kobe Bryant
The 2020 NBA All-Star Game is normally a time of celebration. However, this year’s game in Chicago had a cloud of somberness hanging over it as the league honored the late Kobe Bryant. It’s been almost three weeks since the Laker legend was tragically killed in a helicopter crash with …
Read More »Midseason Check-In: Reflecting on the NBA at the All-Star Break
The NBA All-Star Weekend is upon us. With it comes the pomp and excitement for the game’s best to showcase their talent. But, it also offers a chance to reflect on what’s been another eventful season to this point. Let’s check in on the playoff picture and all of the …
Read More »Lakers looking to end 9-year championship drought
Last year, the Lakers under-performed, something they may not have expected after signing LeBron James. They finished 20 games out of first place in the West at 37-45, and missed the playoffs by a wide margin. That looks like it’s going to change this year if they keep their current …
Read More »Kawhi’s Clippers best LeBron’s Lakers
The STAPLES Center is home to both, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers. And on Tuesday night, the two teams squared off in what felt like a “this town’s not big enough for the two of us” old western shootout. If a high noon showdown was really …
Read More »Frank Vogel Defense Could Be a Factor in Lakers’ Success
The Los Angeles Lakers made major strides this offseason to overhaul not only their roster, but also their coaching staff. The addition of head coach Frank Vogel could be a contributing factor to the success of this new Lakers team. The combination of Anthony Davis and LeBron James the Lakers …
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