http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/feed/? Latest topics Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:57:47 GMT 10 http://h1.ripway.com/patti1328/lakers2a.jpg http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/feed/? http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/lakers-get-their-rings-t344.htm miller time Well the Lakers received their Championship rings last night at Staple Center and a fun time was had by all, all but Trevor Ariza that is. I'm sure he got his ring but he missed the party because he was traded to the Rockets.
I felt bad for him, let's face it the Lakers may not have won the Championship without Ariza and his ball stealing and three point shooting.]]> Three Point Shot (Lakers Talk) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:57:47 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/lakers-get-their-rings-t344.htm#443 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/lakers-get-their-rings-t344.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/artest-in-la-t342.htm miller time The Lakers will miss him greatly.]]> Three Point Shot (Lakers Talk) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:54:34 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/artest-in-la-t342.htm#439 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/artest-in-la-t342.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/phil-jackson-says-he-ll-return-to-lakers-t343.htm Admin LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Phil Jackson will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season, getting a clean bill of health following a record championship season. The Hall of Fame coach turns 64 in September and said on the team's Web site Friday he got the go-ahead for another season after consulting the team doctor.Jackson led the Lakers to their 15th NBA championship and his 10th title in June, breaking the mark he shared with the late Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach."I ... Lakers News Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:03:56 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/phil-jackson-says-he-ll-return-to-lakers-t343.htm#441 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/phil-jackson-says-he-ll-return-to-lakers-t343.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/hearts-of-champions-t340.htm Admin Lakers proved where their hearts are in this past game! Come back from a 12 point deficit to win the game. Just awesome! Champions will find a way to win. One more game and......."We are the champions my friend, and we'll keep on fighting till the end. We are the champions, we are the champions....of the world." Three Point Shot (Lakers Talk) Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:06:38 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/hearts-of-champions-t340.htm#434 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/hearts-of-champions-t340.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/ariza-sets-the-tone-fisher-in-the-clutch-t341.htm Admin ORLANDO, Fla.(AP) To this day, it is referred to simply as 0.4, the last-second shot that first made Derek Fisher famous.In Game 4 of the NBA finals, Fisher may have topped it.Twice.Fisher hit two key 3-pointers - one with 4.6 seconds left in regulation, the other with 31.3 seconds to go in overtime - as the Los Angeles Lakers moved within one win of their 15th championship by beating the Orlando Magic 99-91 on Thursday night to open a 3-1 series lead.The 34-year-old Fisher, in his ... Lakers News Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:09:59 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/ariza-sets-the-tone-fisher-in-the-clutch-t341.htm#435 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/ariza-sets-the-tone-fisher-in-the-clutch-t341.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/good-game-but-wrong-team-t339.htm Admin

Lakers got to gather it together and whomp on them this Thursday.

GO LAKERS!!! ]]> Three Point Shot (Lakers Talk) Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:08:09 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/good-game-but-wrong-team-t339.htm#433 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/good-game-but-wrong-team-t339.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-pull-out-2nd-win-in-ot-t338.htm Admin LOS ANGELES(AP) As purple and gold confetti tumbled from above and Jack, Denzel and the usually laid-back L.A. crowd roared, Kobe Bryant and the Lakers headed off on their final road trip this season.They were lucky and relieved, but hardly satisfied.It's not time for that."What's there to be happy about?'' Bryant asked, unwilling to crack a smile on the menacing game face he has maintained for a week. "The job is not finished.''The Lakers needed a miss by Orlando rookie ... Lakers News Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:23:22 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-pull-out-2nd-win-in-ot-t338.htm#432 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-pull-out-2nd-win-in-ot-t338.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/are-you-ready-cause-here-we-go-t335.htm Admin

Well the Lakers of course. Don't be ridiculous! ]]> Three Point Shot (Lakers Talk) Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:41:25 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/are-you-ready-cause-here-we-go-t335.htm#423 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/are-you-ready-cause-here-we-go-t335.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/it-s-game-two-and-can-you-say-t337.htm Admin DOMINATE?!!!!!!! ]]> Three Point Shot (Lakers Talk) Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:02:20 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/it-s-game-two-and-can-you-say-t337.htm#429 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/it-s-game-two-and-can-you-say-t337.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-dominate-magic-100-75-t336.htm Admin LOS ANGELES(AP) Kobe Bryant has waited a year, a long year, for another chance at NBA title. He's not about to let this one slip away.The Olympic gold medal was nice. Not nearly enough.He covets another golden trophy."I just want it so bad, that's all,'' Bryant said. "I just want it really bad.''Bryant, playing like a man possessed, scored 40 points and the Los Angeles Lakers, who have waited nearly one year for a chance to erase bitter memories of a Boston beatdown and a ... Lakers News Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:28:46 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-dominate-magic-100-75-t336.htm#426 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-dominate-magic-100-75-t336.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/four-games-away-from-winning-it-all-t332.htm Admin Embedded video from NBA Video]]> Three Point Shot (Lakers Talk) Sat, 30 May 2009 16:12:28 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/four-games-away-from-winning-it-all-t332.htm#418 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/four-games-away-from-winning-it-all-t332.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-leads-lakers-past-nuggets-back-to-finals-t334.htm Admin DENVER(AP) One-half of the Kobe-LeBron dream matchup is set.Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are in the NBA finals for the second straight year and record 30th time overall.LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers will need to win two more wins to join them. Otherwise, it will be Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic on the league's biggest stage.Not as sexy for Madison Ave., but certainly intriguing.Bryant and the Lakers dispatched Carmelo Anthony and the pesky Denver Nuggets with ... Lakers News Sat, 30 May 2009 16:27:33 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-leads-lakers-past-nuggets-back-to-finals-t334.htm#420 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-leads-lakers-past-nuggets-back-to-finals-t334.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/way-to-go-lakers-t333.htm Admin ]]> Three Point Shot (Lakers Talk) Sat, 30 May 2009 16:22:28 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/way-to-go-lakers-t333.htm#419 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/way-to-go-lakers-t333.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/wow-weren-t-those-refs-something-t328.htm Admin Good grief I haven't seen such bad officiating since the Rams vs Pats in the SB! It was a good thing Kobe was able to beat both the Nuggets and the Refs on his own because otherwise I think it would have gone to the Nuggets. Unbelievable that they were able to find every foul in the book to throw at the Lakers but a rare few got thrown on the Nuggets. And the Nuggets were not "clean" enough to walk away with such few fouls. Amazing. Shame on you refs! But hey, at least ... Three Point Shot (Lakers Talk) Wed, 20 May 2009 14:58:33 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/wow-weren-t-those-refs-something-t328.htm#407 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/wow-weren-t-those-refs-something-t328.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/game-threego-lakers-t329.htm miller time Three Point Shot (Lakers Talk) Sun, 24 May 2009 01:58:24 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/game-threego-lakers-t329.htm#409 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/game-threego-lakers-t329.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-s-3-sparks-lakers-past-nuggets-t331.htm Admin DENVER(AP) Trevor Ariza's clutch steals are punching a dagger in Denver's season just as much as Kobe Bryant's big baskets.For the second time in three games, Ariza stole an inbounds pass in the final minute to help Los Angeles beat the Nuggets, this time 103-97 at the Pepsi Center for a 2-1 lead that restored the Lakers' home-court advantage in the Western Conference finals.Ariza, whose steal of Anthony Carter's lazy lob sealed the Lakers' win in the series opener, sliced in front ... Lakers News Sun, 24 May 2009 16:02:26 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-s-3-sparks-lakers-past-nuggets-t331.htm#414 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-s-3-sparks-lakers-past-nuggets-t331.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/james-buzzer-beater-lifts-cavaliers-over-magic-t330.htm Admin CLEVELAND(AP) Michael Jordan no longer has the most famous buzzer-beater in Cleveland sports history.The Shot has been topped.LeBron James made one better.James dropped a 3-pointer from the top of the key over Orlando's Hedo Turkoglu as the final horn sounded Friday night to give the Cavaliers, their season a heartbeat from major trouble, a 96-95 victory over the Magic that evened the Eastern Conference finals at one game apiece.From 23 feet - matching his jersey number and Jordan's ... Eastern Conference Sun, 24 May 2009 15:59:06 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/james-buzzer-beater-lifts-cavaliers-over-magic-t330.htm#413 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/james-buzzer-beater-lifts-cavaliers-over-magic-t330.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-s-free-throws-give-lakers-105-103-win-t327.htm Admin LOS ANGELES(AP) In an inconsistent start to the Western Conference finals, Kobe Bryant was the steadying presence the Los Angeles Lakers needed.He took over in the fourth quarter, finishing with 40 points, including six free throws in the final 30 seconds, to lift Los Angeles to a 105-103 win over the Denver Nuggets in the opener on Tuesday night after the Lakers trailed most of the game."Once I sensed we didn't have the energy, I had to take it upon myself to lead by example,'' ... Lakers News Wed, 20 May 2009 14:54:35 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-s-free-throws-give-lakers-105-103-win-t327.htm#406 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-s-free-throws-give-lakers-105-103-win-t327.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-bounce-back-to-beat-rockets-118-78-t326.htm Admin LOS ANGELES(AP) Two days after being blindsided in Texas, the Los Angeles Lakers returned the favor.Kobe Bryant needed only three quarters to score 26 points and the Lakers bounced back from their Game 4 flop, routing the Houston Rockets 118-78 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.The top-seeded Lakers did everything they didn't do in Sunday's 99-87 loss at Houston - hustled, rebounded and played tight defense on Houston's smaller lineup, keeping ... Lakers News Wed, 13 May 2009 13:53:08 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-bounce-back-to-beat-rockets-118-78-t326.htm#405 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-bounce-back-to-beat-rockets-118-78-t326.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/celtics-f21/celtics-rally-for-game-5-victory-over-magic-t325.htm Admin BOSTON(AP) He's technically a member of the defending champions, but Stephon Marbury doesn't have the ring, doesn't have the memories of the Celtics' 17th NBA title.So he's doing what he can to help them win an 18th."I'm playing basketball this year. For me, that was enough,'' Marbury said Tuesday night after scoring all of his 12 points in the final quarter to help Boston rally from a 14-point deficit and beat the Orlando Magic 92-88."From where I was, just being able to ... Celtics Wed, 13 May 2009 13:50:24 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/celtics-f21/celtics-rally-for-game-5-victory-over-magic-t325.htm#404 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/celtics-f21/celtics-rally-for-game-5-victory-over-magic-t325.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/mavericks-f19/nowitzki-makes-sure-mavs-don-t-get-swept-t324.htm Admin DALLAS(AP) Down by 14 and playing listlessly, the Dallas Mavericks sure looked ready to call it a season.Then Carmelo Anthony threw a jab, and everything changed.Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavs awoke from their early-game slumber with rally after rally, getting close or even tied yet unable to get ahead until the former MVP made a tough, high-arching shot with 1:05 left. Having worked so hard for the lead, they weren't about to give it back, pulling out a 119-117 victory over the Denver ... Mavericks Wed, 13 May 2009 13:48:32 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/mavericks-f19/nowitzki-makes-sure-mavs-don-t-get-swept-t324.htm#403 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/mavericks-f19/nowitzki-makes-sure-mavs-don-t-get-swept-t324.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/payback-is-a-bitch-t323.htm Admin Guess the Rockets just found out in game 5 just how dangerous it was to beat the Lakers in the manner they did in game 4. Definitely the wrong thing to do for the Rockets. Talk about a butt whoopin! 40 pt loss. Way to go Lakers! Three Point Shot (Lakers Talk) Wed, 13 May 2009 13:41:47 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/payback-is-a-bitch-t323.htm#402 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/payback-is-a-bitch-t323.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/game-4yikes-half-time-down-18-t322.htm miller time Cmon Lakers! Three Point Shot (Lakers Talk) Sun, 10 May 2009 20:52:39 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/game-4yikes-half-time-down-18-t322.htm#401 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/game-4yikes-half-time-down-18-t322.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/celtics-f21/rondo-house-come-up-big-in-112-94-win-for-celtics-t321.htm Admin BOSTON(AP) Rajon Rondo took the pass from Eddie House and bolted for the basket, cutting between 6-foot-11 Dwight Howard and 6-10 Rashard Lewis for a thunderous dunk.In a crucial game for the Boston Celtics, the little guys came up big.Rondo had 15 points, 18 assists and 11 rebounds for his third triple-double of the playoffs, and House scored a career playoff high-shattering 31 points on Wednesday night to lead Boston to a 112-94 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 2 that evened ... Celtics Thu, 07 May 2009 15:40:16 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/celtics-f21/rondo-house-come-up-big-in-112-94-win-for-celtics-t321.htm#400 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/celtics-f21/rondo-house-come-up-big-in-112-94-win-for-celtics-t321.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-beat-rockets-111-98-to-even-playoff-series-t320.htm Admin LOS ANGELES(AP) Desperate to salvage a split at home, the Los Angeles Lakers blitzed Houston in the first quarter. The Rockets withstood the initial charge, and stuck around for another rough-and-tumble game that turned chaotic.This time, though, the Lakers defended their home court.Kobe Bryant scored 40 points, Pau Gasol added 22 points and 14 rebounds and Los Angeles won Game 2 111-98 on Wednesday night to even the Western Conference semifinal series."It was a good physical ... Lakers News Thu, 07 May 2009 15:29:45 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-beat-rockets-111-98-to-even-playoff-series-t320.htm#399 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-beat-rockets-111-98-to-even-playoff-series-t320.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/do-i-dare-say-it-t319.htm miller time ]]> Three Point Shot (Lakers Talk) Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:18:17 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/do-i-dare-say-it-t319.htm#397 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/do-i-dare-say-it-t319.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-earn-65th-victory-beat-utah-125-112-t318.htm Admin LOS ANGELES (AP)—The 82-game grind is over for the Los Angeles Lakers. Now comes the time of the season this storied franchise exists for. Andrew Bynum scored 22 points in his best effort since returning from injury and the Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz 125-112 Tuesday night to close the regular season as the third-winningest team in franchise history. They tied the 1986-87 team with their 65th victory, trailing only the 1971-72 team (69) and 1999-00 team (67). “Sixty-five wins ... Lakers News Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:29:26 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-earn-65th-victory-beat-utah-125-112-t318.htm#396 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-earn-65th-victory-beat-utah-125-112-t318.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/it-s-playoff-time-baby-go-lakers-t317.htm Admin Playoffs here we come!

All the way this year! ]]> Three Point Shot (Lakers Talk) Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:27:31 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/it-s-playoff-time-baby-go-lakers-t317.htm#395 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/it-s-playoff-time-baby-go-lakers-t317.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/we-welcome-you-f36/welcome-to-orange-t292.htm Admin
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Once again welcome! ]]> We Welcome You! Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:30:20 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/we-welcome-you-f36/welcome-to-orange-t292.htm#365 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/we-welcome-you-f36/welcome-to-orange-t292.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-has-33-lakers-win-116-102-over-nuggets-t316.htm Admin LOS ANGELES(AP) Pau Gasol was impressed with Andrew Bynum's comeback. A decrease in his own minutes to accommodate his fellow 7-footer wasn't too shabby, either.Kobe Bryant scored 33 points, Gasol added 27 points and 19 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers welcomed back Bynum in a 116-102 win over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.The win was the fifth straight for the Lakers (63-16) and tied them with the idle Cleveland Cavaliers (63-15) for the league lead.Bynum, playing in ... Lakers News Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:58:07 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-has-33-lakers-win-116-102-over-nuggets-t316.htm#393 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-has-33-lakers-win-116-102-over-nuggets-t316.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-beat-kings-to-move-within-half-game-of-cavs-t315.htm Admin SACRAMENTO, Calif.(AP) This fourth-quarter performance left the Los Angeles Lakers in a joking mood instead of a steamed one.One game after nearly blowing a big lead to a lowly opponent, the Lakers had no problems closing out the NBA-worst Sacramento Kings in a 122-104 victory Tuesday night that moved them within a half-game of Cleveland for the best record in the NBA.The fourth quarter was so relaxed that starters Kobe Bryant, Lamar Odom, Derek Fisher and Trevor Ariza didn't have ... Lakers News Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:04:48 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-beat-kings-to-move-within-half-game-of-cavs-t315.htm#392 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-beat-kings-to-move-within-half-game-of-cavs-t315.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/those-darn-cavs-t309.htm Admin From the way it's looking, the Lakers are not going to end up with the best record in the NBA. Darn! I was really hoping they'd get home court advantage throughout. They seem to have struggled all year against those Cavs. Go Orlando give a loss to the Cavs tonight will ya? GO Lakers and trod over Houston. Three Point Shot (Lakers Talk) Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:19:14 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/those-darn-cavs-t309.htm#383 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/those-darn-cavs-t309.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/gasol-scores-23-points-lakers-pick-up-win-no-60-t314.htm Admin LOS ANGELES(AP) With six games left in the season and the Lakers already in the playoffs, Phil Jackson still won't take his foot off the gas.Pau Gasol had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Kobe Bryant added 20 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers picked up their 60th victory by beating the Houston Rockets 93-81 on Friday night.Gasol and Bryant both played 38-plus minutes for the Lakers, who reached 60 wins for the 11th time in franchise history but the first since they went 67-15 in 1999-2000.Los ... Lakers News Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:34:15 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/gasol-scores-23-points-lakers-pick-up-win-no-60-t314.htm#389 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/gasol-scores-23-points-lakers-pick-up-win-no-60-t314.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/magic-throttle-cavaliers-james-116-87-t313.htm Admin ORLANDO, Fla.(AP) Never in LeBron James' entire basketball life could he recall being down by more than 40 points.Not in the NBA. Not in high school. Not even playing pickup basketball as a kid.The Orlando Magic gave him a first.Dwight Howard had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the Magic rode a strong second-half start to go ahead by 41 points and hand the Cleveland Cavaliers their most lopsided loss of the season with a 116-87 blowout Friday night."It's embarrassing,'' James said.Rashard Lewis ... Eastern Conference Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:31:31 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/magic-throttle-cavaliers-james-116-87-t313.htm#387 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/magic-throttle-cavaliers-james-116-87-t313.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/celtics-add-to-hawks-road-woes-win-104-92-t312.htm Admin BOSTON(AP) Paul Pierce is planning a birthday party for his 1-year-old daughter. Kevin Garnett gets another four days to recover from a strained right knee. Rajon Rondo is just going to "chill at home.''Let the other Eastern Conference playoff contenders tear each other apart fighting for playoff seeding. The Boston Celtics are getting what they need most: rest."We're playing really well right now, but we need a break,'' Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Friday night after ... Eastern Conference Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:29:56 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/celtics-add-to-hawks-road-woes-win-104-92-t312.htm#386 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/celtics-add-to-hawks-road-woes-win-104-92-t312.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/wade-heat-beat-bobcats-97-92-to-reach-playoffs-t311.htm Admin CHARLOTTE, N.C.(AP) A year ago, the Miami Heat couldn't wait to finish a horrendous, injury-plagued season. Now Dwyane Wade and his young teammates plan to be playing deep into the spring thanks to one of the biggest turnarounds in NBA history.As usual, Wade led the Heat's latest milestone, scoring 27 points and dishing out 10 assists on Friday night as Miami clinched a playoff berth with a 97-92 comeback victory over the Charlotte Bobcats.A year after going 15-67, the Heat joined ... Eastern Conference Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:27:19 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/wade-heat-beat-bobcats-97-92-to-reach-playoffs-t311.htm#385 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/wade-heat-beat-bobcats-97-92-to-reach-playoffs-t311.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/western-conference-news-f5/parker-leads-spurs-in-126-121-win-over-pacers-t310.htm Admin INDIANAPOLIS(AP) The San Antonio Spurs played their worst defensive quarter of the season in the final 12 minutes against the Indiana Pacers.Fortunately, for the Spurs, the Pacers played poor defense the entire game. Indiana scored 40 points and shot 70 percent in the fourth quarter, but the Spurs beat the Pacers 126-121 on Friday night.The Spurs were happy to win, but shocked by their late defensive collapse."I think I can count it on one hand the past five years how many teams have ... Western Conference News Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:25:35 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/western-conference-news-f5/parker-leads-spurs-in-126-121-win-over-pacers-t310.htm#384 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/western-conference-news-f5/parker-leads-spurs-in-126-121-win-over-pacers-t310.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/first-to-60-wins-t308.htm Admin
Bummer. ]]> Three Point Shot (Lakers Talk) Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:51:40 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/first-to-60-wins-t308.htm#382 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/first-to-60-wins-t308.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/kobe-gasol-help-lakers-hold-off-warriors-114-106-t307.htm Admin LOS ANGELES(AP) After giving up leads of 15 points and 14 points in their previous two games, the Los Angeles Lakers came within a 3-point miss by Kelenna Azubuike of squandering an 18-point advantage to the Golden State Warriors.The Lakers held on for a 114-106 victory Thursday night as Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol each scored 21 points to help complete Los Angeles' third four-game season sweep of the Warriors in four years.Now the defending Western Conference champions begin their ... Lakers News Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:59:38 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/kobe-gasol-help-lakers-hold-off-warriors-114-106-t307.htm#381 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/kobe-gasol-help-lakers-hold-off-warriors-114-106-t307.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/james-leads-cavaliers-past-trail-blazers-in-ot-t306.htm Admin CLEVELAND(AP) Despite getting his 24th career triple-double, LeBron James was more impressed by the Cleveland Cavaliers tying the NBA record for fewest turnovers.James had 26 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Cavaliers to a 97-92 overtime victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Cleveland committed only two turnovers, setting a franchise record and matching the mark set by Milwaukee against Indiana on April 1, 2006."That's good basketball. We ... Eastern Conference Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:56:20 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/james-leads-cavaliers-past-trail-blazers-in-ot-t306.htm#380 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/james-leads-cavaliers-past-trail-blazers-in-ot-t306.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/johnson-murray-power-hawks-to-7th-straight-win-t305.htm Admin ATLANTA(AP) Hawks coach Mike Woodson winced every time Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry pulled up for jumpers in the fourth quarter."It just happened to go our way in the end,'' Woodson said. "Our defense helped as well, especially when we had to have it down the stretch.''Joe Johnson scored 24 points, and reserve Flip Murray had 19 in the Atlanta Hawks' seventh straight victory, 95-87 over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night.The Hawks moved four games ahead of the ... Eastern Conference Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:55:09 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/johnson-murray-power-hawks-to-7th-straight-win-t305.htm#379 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/johnson-murray-power-hawks-to-7th-straight-win-t305.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/lakers-vs-philly-3-17-09-t304.htm westtobaylor Somebody blew that. Oh well. Kobe was off in the 4th quarter until his last shot. Pau had a good game keeping the Lakers in it in the 1st half. Odom for whatever reason was a non factor late. The Lakers messed around and let Philly stay in the game and it cost them.]]> Three Point Shot (Lakers Talk) Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:16:53 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/lakers-vs-philly-3-17-09-t304.htm#377 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/lakers-vs-philly-3-17-09-t304.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-balanced-lakers-beat-mavericks-t303.htm Admin LOS ANGELES(AP) The Lakers showed why they're by far the best in the West, and maybe the best in the league.They're more than just Kobe Bryant.Bryant scored 28 points and led a late 12-0 run that put Los Angeles back in control, but Trevor Ariza, Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom all had a big hand in Sunday's 107-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.Ariza scored a career-high 26 points on 9-of-13 shooting. Gasol made his first 10 shots, finished 12-of-13 and scored 25. Odom had 10 points, ... Lakers News Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:32:42 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-balanced-lakers-beat-mavericks-t303.htm#376 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-balanced-lakers-beat-mavericks-t303.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/cavaliers-trip-knicks-98-93-t302.htm Admin CLEVELAND(AP) On his way off the floor, LeBron James stopped to admire the brand new banner hanging from the rafters high above Quicken Loans Arena.It said: Central Division Champions 2008-09.Nice addition. Not enough."We've got bigger goals,'' James said.Mo Williams scored 23 points, making all five of his 3-pointers, and James added 19 as the Cavaliers opened a crucial stretch of home games by beating the New York Knicks 98-93 on Sunday night.The Cavaliers didn't put the Knicks ... Eastern Conference Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:29:52 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/cavaliers-trip-knicks-98-93-t302.htm#375 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/cavaliers-trip-knicks-98-93-t302.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/iguodala-marshall-lead-76ers-over-heat-t301.htm Admin PHILADELPHIA(AP) Donyell Marshall was so surprised his name was called to enter the game that he didn't even hear it."Coach had to say it again,'' Marshall said.The seldom-used Marshall made the most of his rare appearance on the court Sunday, scoring 10 points in the fourth quarter to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Miami Heat 85-77.Andre Iguodala led the 76ers with 21 points, Thaddeus Young had 17 and Samuel Dalembert grabbed 12 rebounds for Philadelphia, which won its third ... Eastern Conference Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:28:04 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/iguodala-marshall-lead-76ers-over-heat-t301.htm#374 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/iguodala-marshall-lead-76ers-over-heat-t301.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/villanueva-scores-19-as-bucks-beat-celtics-86-77-t300.htm Admin MILWAUKEE(AP) The Milwaukee Bucks played defense Sunday the way their coach preaches it.Charlie Villanueva scored 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, and the Bucks used their defense to hold off the Boston Celtics 86-77."I felt it was one of our better defensive games,'' Milwaukee coach Scott Skiles said. "It's not too often when you shoot a little over 30 percent for the game and still win the game.''The Bucks shot 32.6 percent, scored 27 points off the Celtics' ... Eastern Conference Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:26:36 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/villanueva-scores-19-as-bucks-beat-celtics-86-77-t300.htm#373 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/villanueva-scores-19-as-bucks-beat-celtics-86-77-t300.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/johnson-fuels-hawks-fifth-straight-win-t299.htm Admin ATLANTA(AP) As long as the Atlanta Hawks keep winning, Joe Johnson won't stop shooting.Johnson scored 35 points, Josh Smith had 19 points and eight rebounds, and the Hawks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 98-80 on Sunday for their fifth consecutive victory."It all feels great to come out and put on a good performance, a string of good performances in games we're winning,'' Johnson said. "That makes it even better, man. I'm just trying to be aggressive and make plays.''Brandon ... Eastern Conference Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:25:11 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/johnson-fuels-hawks-fifth-straight-win-t299.htm#372 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/johnson-fuels-hawks-fifth-straight-win-t299.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/western-conference-news-f5/conley-milicic-lead-grizzlies-over-pistons-89-84-t298.htm Admin AUBURN HILLS, Mich.(AP) Darko Milicic had played 56 times at the Palace of Auburn Hills without ever reaching double figures in points or rebounds before Sunday.In his 57th try, he finally showed a glimpse of why the Pistons drafted him ahead of Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Bosh.The No. 2 pick in the 2003 draft had 12 points and 11 rebounds to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Pistons 89-84."It's especially good to beat Detroit and in their house,'' Milicic said. "We've ... Western Conference News Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:23:49 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/western-conference-news-f5/conley-milicic-lead-grizzlies-over-pistons-89-84-t298.htm#371 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/western-conference-news-f5/conley-milicic-lead-grizzlies-over-pistons-89-84-t298.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/bargnani-scores-27-as-raptors-end-losing-streak-t297.htm Admin TORONTO(AP) Two huge third-quarter dunks from Shawn Marion put the Toronto Raptors on the road to a rout. Andrea Bargnani and Chris Bosh took care of the rest.Bargnani scored 27 points, Bosh had 15 points and 13 rebounds and the Raptors used a big second half to beat the Indiana Pacers 110-87 on Sunday, snapping a seven-game losing streak with their biggest margin of victory this season."We really need to take something from it,'' Bosh said. "This time we can take a positive ... Eastern Conference Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:22:26 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/bargnani-scores-27-as-raptors-end-losing-streak-t297.htm#370 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/eastern-conference-f6/bargnani-scores-27-as-raptors-end-losing-streak-t297.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/hold-onto-those-warm-fuzzy-feelings-blazers-t296.htm Admin

Lakers just clinched a playoff berth. And the Blazers? Oh yeah, they beat us in a regular season game. Whoop tea do! ]]> Three Point Shot (Lakers Talk) Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:17:33 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/hold-onto-those-warm-fuzzy-feelings-blazers-t296.htm#369 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/three-point-shot-lakers-talk-f1/hold-onto-those-warm-fuzzy-feelings-blazers-t296.htm