The Lakers Survive Clippers

Perhaps only against the Clippers could the Los Angeles Lakers play with such lack of passion and still win the ballgame, 88-85.
They can first and foremost thank Baron Davis, who has all but packed up for his vacation.  The Clippers don’t go to the playoffs- just like how it has almost always been.  But in [...]


Kobe Owns 4th Quarter, Rockets

Shane Battier calls it the toughest shot in the game.  Shooting a contested three in the NBA (especially with defensive specialist Battier in your face) is no picnic.
After playing team ball all game, Kobe decides to nail two three-pointers with Battier in his grill.  It is a ridiculous shot.  Every time he shoots it, I [...]


Lakers Recover, Beat Bucks

The Lakers took care of the Milwaukee Bucks 104-98 to finish off their 7 game road trip with a 5-2 record.  Not bad.  The better news?  Kobe and Sasha got out of their funk.
Bryant had shot an awful 39% from the field during the trip, but shot 10-19 (52%) to finish with 30 points, 8 [...]