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Battle For L.A. Cooler Talk

The Baron Davis led Clippers took on the Lakers at the Clippers “home court” tonight.  What happened in the latest installment in the battle for L.A.?
The Lakers made it more like the massacre of L.A.

- Gasol goes right at Tim Thomas to open the game.  The Lakers promptly forget they have such an advantage the [...]

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Lakers First Game, First Win Cooler Talk

The Lakers hosted the Blazers to open the regular season.  How did it go?
Amazing for the Lakers.  More than disheartening for the Blazers, who lost Greg Oden to a foot-injury (severity unknown).

- The Lakers come out of the gates on fire.  It’s 13-4.  Although Greg Oden shows potential (blocked Andrew Bynum’s shot, how often does [...]

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Final Laker Preseason Game an Absolute Dreamer

The Lakers played the Thunder Friday night to cap their preseason run.  The regular season starts at Staples Center against the Blazers Tuesday at 7:30PM Pacific time on TNT.
Are the Lakers ready?  Boy, are they ever.

- I dreamed of a game where Bynum generally dunks the ball the whole time and physically dominates.  I expected [...]

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Kobe’s Knee to the Rescue

As I sat there, watching a first half in which the Lakers ran through the motions on defense against the Charlotte Bobcats.  I wondered for a fraction of a second if the team I believed in had the pride to play defense like Kevin Garnett and the Celtics.  Granted, it’s preseason and the Lakers are [...]

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Fact: Jordan Farmar is a Starter

Let me begin by saying that I grew up watching Derek Fisher.  When the feisty rookie came off the bench to relieve Nick Van Exel, it didn’t take me long to never again question his dedication, professionalism, and basketball skills.  But it must be said:  Jordan Farmar should be the starting point guard this year.

Farmar’s [...]

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The Lakers After Three Games

The Lakers played three preseason games this past week.  Since the next game is 6 days away (what will my basketball heart do?), let’s assess and rank the top 5 Lakers thus far.

1.  Pau Gasol
Pau has been on a tear all preseason long.  11/15 from the field.  And this wasn’t “Bynum inflation points” (wow I [...]

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Kings Vs Lakers Preseason Fun

- Phil Jackson says he is going to mess with the starting lineup every preseason game.  He starts Fisher, Bryant, Radmanovic, Gasol, and Bynum.  It’s Bynum’s first start.
- Walton is out for his final game, so is Vujacic.  Sun Yue is out because of his mononucleiouses, even though he played in the last game against [...]

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Cooler Talk of the 107-80 Preseason Loss to the Clippers

- Glad to see Phil Jackson back on the coaching seat.  His shaved beard and longer hair make him look 10 years younger.
- The Lakers have the same starting lineup of Fisher, Bryant, Ariza, Odom, and Gasol.  I’m genuinely surprised they aren’t working Bynum at starting center right now.
- The Clippers start Baron [...]

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Impressions of First Laker Preseason Game

-The Lakers start with a lineup of Fisher, Bryant, Ariza, Odom, and Gasol.  Looks like Odom at shooting guard and Bynum starting is not to be tonight (although it’s worth noting that Phil Jackson had leg swelling and did not make it to this game).

-Andrew gets an ovation from an otherwise dead crowd as he [...]

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No Typo: Odom Will be a Monster

When Phil Jackson was asked if bringing Lamar Odom off the bench for the Lakers was just a ploy to motivate him, Jackson responded, “Motivated? Yeah, I don’t know about that. I’ve never seen Lamar motivated.”
Ah, but Phil Jackson said it with a smile.  That’s because he knows one thing motivates NBA players like [...]