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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: Shaquille O'Neal, Houston Rockets, Magic Johnson, Dwight Howard, Steve Blake
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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: Los Angeles Times Columnists, Los Angeles Clippers, San Antonio Spurs, Chris Paul, Jamal Crawford
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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: Houston Rockets, Staples Center, Dwight Howard, Carlos Delfino, San Antonio Spurs
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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, Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant, San Antonio Spurs, ABC (tv network)
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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: Basketball, Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs
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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: Stan Van Gundy, Shaquille O'Neal, Orlando Magic, Dwight Howard, San Antonio Spurs
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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: Broken Leg, Houston Rockets, Jodie Meeks, Dwight Howard, Scott Brooks
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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: Jordan Hill, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Milwaukee Bucks, Steve Nash
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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: National Basketball Association, Jordan Hill, Steve Blake, San Antonio Spurs, 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: Houston Rockets, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, San Antonio Spurs, Brooklyn Nets
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Metta World Peace, brother Daniel Artest at odds over Lakers, Spurs
The Lakers (45-37) start their first-round playoff matchup against the San Antonio Spurs (58-24) on Sunday, and that's causing a rift between brothers. Metta World Peace has a close relationship with his brother, Daniel Artest, but the two are divided...
Tags: Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, Metta World Peace
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Eddie Jordan returning to Rutgers as head coach
Lakers assistant coach Eddie Jordan has accepted the head coaching position at Rutgers. While the university has yet to announce the hire, Jordan will return to his alma mater, where he attended and played from 1973-77. Jordan replaces Mike Rice, who...Tags: Sacramento Kings, Kobe Bryant, Washington Wizards, Mike Brown (basketball), Rutgers Scarlet Knights
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