Sometimes, you gotta just do it yourself. Or yourselves, in this case. Game 3 between the Blazers and Lakers stood to reward its victor with control over the series. And with that prize on the line, LeBron James and Anthony Davis seized the moment. Just like I and many others expected, the Lakers would not be repeating their great shooting night from Game 2, and Damian Lillard and friends would not be repeating their performance either. However, down the stretch, it was the Lakers stars and defense from their counterparts that sealed the deal. The Blazers came out with plenty … Continue reading Star-Driven

Now that’s what I’m talking about. Game 2 of the first round series between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Lakers came with higher stakes than much of Laker Nation would have hoped. They turned in a disappoint effort in Game 1, after years of waiting to return to the postseason. Another loss would spell disaster for Laker fans everywhere, and to some, seal their fate to a first round exit. But, much to their pleasure, the Lakers turned in a performance that should undoubtedly remind the Blazers and the entire NBA that they were indeed the team … Continue reading All Business

Any self-respecting Laker fan last week should have cheered aggressively for Phoenix, Memphis, Brooklyn, and then Memphis again. And tonight showed you why. You do not want any part of Damian Lillard in these playoffs. Lakers lost Game 1 of this first round series to Portland 100-93, making sure to check the box for every weakness they had going in while they did it. Poor guard play overall, even poorer half-court offense, and horrid three point shooting. Now it’s just one game, but the Lakers need some relatively quick fixes without much to work with. Danny Green and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope … Continue reading God-Dame…

The Lakers took care of business Sunday night, besting the Charlotte Hornets 120-101 at home to improve to 2-1 on the young season. The Lakers will play Memphis tonight at Staples Center before traveling to Dallas for a Friday night battle with Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. Through the first week of the season, the Lakers are largely what we expected them to be: a team with plenty of size playing at a much slower pace, but defends much better than any Laker team previous (especially in the paint), and actually has three point shooters capable of cashing in wide … Continue reading So Far, So Good: Lakers Opening Strong