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Lakers begin playoffs with a '1996' vibe, and that could be bad
The last time they tried this, it didn't go so well. The last time the Lakers attempted to win a playoff series without Kobe Bryant, they had home-court advantage, a future Hall of Famer, and absolutely no chance. The year was 1996, and after lurching...Tags: Dwight Howard, Houston Rockets, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers
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Lakers vs. Spurs: How they match up
Even without Kobe Bryant, it's the most compelling first-round series. Everybody loves an underdog, but everybody seems to hate the free-spending Lakers, so whom does America root for in this one? The vanilla-flavored San Antonio Spurs or the Blake...
Tags: Stephen Jackson, Tiago Splitter, Metta World Peace, Tony Parker, Dwight Howard
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Clippers are still playing second fiddle to Lakers in L.A.
The Clippers have now sold out 92 straight home games with Saturday night's playoff victory in Staples Center. I have always thought it fascinating that there are 19,060 Clippers fans in all of Southern California and every one of them goes to every home...
Tags: Memphis Grizzlies, Blake Griffin, NBA Finals, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Times Columnists
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Should Kobe Bryant tweet during Game 2? World Peace says yes
SAN ANTONIO -- If Metta World Peace created a hashtag to summarize this whole Twittergate thing, it would be pretty easy: #letkobetweet The Lakers forward said he had no problem with Kobe Bryant's Twitter activity during the Lakers' 91-79 loss to the...
Tags: Social Media, San Antonio Spurs, Metta World Peace, Dwight Howard, Dalai Lama
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Lakers' Week 25 in review
The Lakers headed into Week 25 needing a win in their final day of the regular season to make the playoffs. A Utah Jazz loss gave the Lakers a playoff seeding -- making Wednesday night's battle against the Houston Rockets about which first-round...
Tags: Phoenix Suns, Jordan Hill, Kobe Bryant, Marc Gasol, Golden State Warriors
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Kobe Bryant swears off Twitter -- at least during games
Kobe Bryant has sworn off Twitter -- at least during games. While sidelined with a torn Achilles' tendon, Bryant has been reduced to spectator as the Lakers try to upset the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the playoffs. Bryant gave his...
Tags: Social Media, San Antonio Spurs, ABC (tv network), Dwight Howard, Pau Gasol
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Lakers are game but Spurs get the victory
Spurs 91, Lakers 79 (end of regulation) The San Antonio Spurs (58-24) took a 1-0 lead in their first-round playoff series against the Lakers (45-37). The Lakers challenged throughout the game but the Spurs answered every run. Manu Ginobili and...
Tags: San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker, Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant, Basketball
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Dwightmare 2 for Magic fans: The new King of Hollywood?
A few days ago, a cold and eerie wind blew through the international headquarters of the organization I founded on behalf of jilted Magic fans. The organization was formed when Dwight Howard left Orlando for the bright lights, big city and multiple...Tags: Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant, Stan Van Gundy, National Basketball Association, Jameer Nelson
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How much credit does Coach Mike D'Antoni deserve for Lakers' surge?
Mike D'Antoni is unlikely to receive any votes for NBA coach of the year, but he was part of a stunning turnaround that saw the Lakers climb from a record of 17-25 and 12th place in the Western Conference to finish at 45-37 and seventh. Since the team's...
Tags: Jordan Hill, Miami Heat, Kobe Bryant, Scott Brooks, Darius Morris (basketball)
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Steve Nash, Jordan Hill return to practice -- Hill 'out' for Spurs series
Steve Nash returned to practice on Friday, as did long-injured forward/center Jordan Hill. Before the Lakers change Nash's status for Sunday's playoff opener in San Antonio against the Spurs, the team will wait to see how his body responds after his...
Tags: San Antonio Spurs, Jordan Hill, Steve Nash, Milwaukee Bucks, Sacramento Kings
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Steve Nash 'very optimistic' he'll play Sunday against Spurs
Steve Nash participated in half-court five-on-five in practice with the Lakers on Friday, his first practice since being sidelined with hip and hamstring soreness during a brief appearance against the Milwaukee Bucks on March 30. The veteran guard...Tags: San Antonio Spurs, Steve Blake, Jordan Hill, Steve Nash, Milwaukee Bucks
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Lakers given long odds to win 2013 NBA championship
With Kobe Bryant sidelined with an Achilles' tear, the Lakers' chances of winning a title this postseason may be slim. According to gambling website Bovada, the Lakers have 40-1 odds of winning the 2013 NBA championship. Bovada also gives the Lakers...
Tags: Brooklyn Nets, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, Basketball
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