Last year's Bradley Center matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers left the coach, players, and fans foaming at the mouth from an indefensible foul call that led to a patented Kobe Bryant finishing move. The re-match Tuesday night ended in much less controversy, but an equal amount of disappointment as the Lakers snapped the Bucks' three game winning … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks’ defense unravels in loss to Los Angeles Lakers
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Free Agency hypes start of NBA season
After one of the most publicized off-seasons in NBA history, the league's landscape seems to have gone through a bigger face lift than Joan Rivers. The anticipation for the start of the season has been building since Lebron and CBTV reporter Blane Harrington lit up expectations in the sunshine state, seemingly anointing the Heat the most hated team in the NBA. With Bosh and … [Read more...] about Free Agency hypes start of NBA season
Lakers vs. Celtics NBA Finals: “Kobe can’t do it all by himself”
I keep hearing, “Kobe can’t do it all by himself” and I think therein lies the problem. Kobe Bryant is trying to win this series by himself. Granted, he has been unstoppable at times scoring 38 points and shooting 48 percent from the field in Game 5, but the Lakers were still unable to get the victory. The rest of this series may go a long way to writing the rest of Kobe’s … [Read more...] about Lakers vs. Celtics NBA Finals: “Kobe can’t do it all by himself”
Ray Allen shows “He Got Game”
Let’s face it, Game 1 of the NBA Finals was a dud. The Lakers dominated every aspect of the game, forcing us to hear the talk of a L.A. sweep. We also heard LeBron getting criticized for trying to overshadow the NBA Finals. If one man’s interview could overpower the biggest stage of basketball, then it isn’t LeBron’s fault, it’s the Celtics’ fault. If Boston was going to … [Read more...] about Ray Allen shows “He Got Game”
Celtics vs. Lakers: NBA Finals Preview
The Lakers/Celtics NBA rivalry dates all the way back to the Magic/Bird days. Kevin McHale taking down Kurt Rambis sparked the physical rivalry. Magic’s famous hook-shot to beat the Celtics in the 1987 Finals went down as one of the greatest shots of all-time. Oh the memories…. Wait a second; I wasn’t even alive during any of this. While it may be a great storyline to talk … [Read more...] about Celtics vs. Lakers: NBA Finals Preview
Kobe shows he’s still “Kobe”
After consecutive sub-15 point scoring nights by Kobe Bryant, a.k.a. the Black Mamba, in games four and five against the Thunder, NBA pundits were beginning to question if Kobe still had it. No critic was bigger than Charles Barkley, who said, “Kobe Bryant is on the downside of his career. The nights where he goes out and scores 30 or 40 points are O-V-E-R.” Kobe responded … [Read more...] about Kobe shows he’s still “Kobe”
Artest Joining Kobe in Hollywood
by: David Kay When it comes down to it, the Lakers and Rockets pretty much swapped Ron Artest for Trevor Ariza straight up. Thursday, Artest reached an agreement with the defending champs on a 3-year deal worth about $18 million. Houston responded by stealing the Lakers’ Trevor Ariza for the mid-level exception which will net him around $33.5 million for the next five … [Read more...] about Artest Joining Kobe in Hollywood
Should Minnesota Feel Happy for the Lakers?
By Shaymus McLaughlin It’s now been over a week since the Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA championship, their 15th overall as a franchise, and I’m still not sure how I feel about it. As a sports fan, it’s certainly a wonderful story. Kobe was finally able to win without the great Shaq-Fu, Phil Jackson jumped ahead of Red Auerbach for the most NBA titles, Lamar Odom was … [Read more...] about Should Minnesota Feel Happy for the Lakers?
Final NBA Off-season Analysis
By Paul M. Banks, David Kay, Peter Christian In our final NBA team analysis before the offseason officially begins, we complete the set with the L.A. Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic LOS ANGELES LAKERS 2. Trevor or Lamar? - Trevor Ariza and Lamar Odom were both integral parts in the Lakers title run. However, both are unrestricted free agents and … [Read more...] about Final NBA Off-season Analysis