http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/-t1.htm Get the scoop of what's going on with your Los Angeles Lakers Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:03:56 GMT 10 http://h1.ripway.com/patti1328/lakers2a.jpg http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/-t1.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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/lakers-news-f3/byrant-scores-23-as-lakers-clinch-playoff-berth-t295.htm Admin SAN ANTONIO(AP) The Los Angeles Lakers clinched a playoff spot with a fourth-quarter stand and a Kobe Bryant moment that coach Phil Jackson said didn't feel at all like the postseason.Sure could have fooled most people watching.Scoring the last of his 23 points on a 3-pointer with 1:46 left, Bryant and the Lakers became the first team in the West to secure a playoff spot with a 102-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night.The Spurs have been the No. 2 team in the ... Lakers News Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:14:40 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/byrant-scores-23-as-lakers-clinch-playoff-berth-t295.htm#368 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/byrant-scores-23-as-lakers-clinch-playoff-berth-t295.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-scores-37-to-lead-lakers-past-rockets-t293.htm Admin HOUSTON (AP)—When Kobe Bryant and Ron Artest weren’t grabbing or shoving each other on Wednesday night, they were talking trash that seemed to get more heated by the minute. In the end, Kobe had the last word. Bryant scored 18 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers ended Houston’s 12-game home winning streak with a 102-96 victory. Artest, the fiery forward who’s one of Houston’s top 1-on-1 defenders, used all of his tactics in vain to stop ... Lakers News Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:49:07 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-scores-37-to-lead-lakers-past-rockets-t293.htm#366 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-scores-37-to-lead-lakers-past-rockets-t293.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-notch-50th-victory-against-minnesota-t289.htm Admin LOS ANGELES(AP) Some nights, it's about nothing more than just getting through the game for the Los Angeles Lakers.That was certainly the case Friday, when Kobe Bryant scored 23 points, Pau Gasol added 21 and the Lakers beat the slumping Minnesota Timberwolves 110-90 to become the first NBA team to reach 50 victories."First to 50 is important in establishing dominance,'' Lakers coach Phil Jackson said. "We have 20 games left and we'd like to be the first to 60.''Bryant and ... Lakers News Sat, 07 Mar 2009 15:20:39 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-notch-50th-victory-against-minnesota-t289.htm#361 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-notch-50th-victory-against-minnesota-t289.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/shaq-suns-overcome-kobe-to-beat-lakers-118-111-t288.htm Admin PHOENIX(AP) Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant were dominant forces on the same court where they were All-Star Game co-MVPs three weeks ago.Give this one to Shaq and the Suns.O'Neal scored 33 points and Phoenix overcame Bryant's 49-point performance to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 118-111 on Sunday.Matt Barnes added 26 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as the Suns, without Steve Nash for the third straight game because of a sprained right ankle, defeated the Lakers for the first time ... Lakers News Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:32:11 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/shaq-suns-overcome-kobe-to-beat-lakers-118-111-t288.htm#359 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/shaq-suns-overcome-kobe-to-beat-lakers-118-111-t288.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-s-lakers-beat-shaq-s-suns-132-106-t278.htm Admin LOS ANGELES(AP) Without Steve Nash, nobody got the ball inside to Shaquille O'Neal, and that made the Phoenix Suns a pushover.The Los Angeles Lakers scored 70 points in the first half and rolled past the Nash-less Suns 132-106 Thursday night for their sixth consecutive victory.Kobe Bryant had 22 points and eight rebounds for the Lakers, while O'Neal had 12 points while taking just seven shots, and grabbed seven rebounds for the Suns in the former teammates' first meeting since sharing ... Lakers News Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:27:04 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-s-lakers-beat-shaq-s-suns-132-106-t278.htm#349 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-s-lakers-beat-shaq-s-suns-132-106-t278.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-leads-late-surge-as-lakers-put-away-thunder-t275.htm Admin OKLAHOMA CITY(AP) Kobe Bryant needed just a few minutes to thwart an Oklahoma City rally and put the Los Angeles Lakers on the way to improving the NBA's best record.It took quite a bit longer to shake off the effects of the ankle injury he suffered in the process. Bryant scored 10 of his 36 points in a 3-minute span of the fourth quarter to stave off the Thunder's comeback bid and lead the Lakers to a 107-93 victory on Tuesday night. He didn't emerge from the Lakers' training room ... Lakers News Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:43:52 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-leads-late-surge-as-lakers-put-away-thunder-t275.htm#344 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-leads-late-surge-as-lakers-put-away-thunder-t275.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-lakers-outlast-spirited-wolves-t274.htm Admin MINNEAPOLIS(AP) Major knee injuries have robbed the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves of their star centers.The Lakers just keep cruising right along on their way to the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs even without Andrew Bynum, while the Timberwolves look lost without Al Jefferson.The difference? The Lakers have Lamar Odom.Odom had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and Kobe Bryant scored 28 to move past Elgin Baylor into 20th place on the NBA's career scoring ... Lakers News Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:35:08 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-lakers-outlast-spirited-wolves-t274.htm#343 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-lakers-outlast-spirited-wolves-t274.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-come-from-behind-to-beat-warriors-t263.htm Admin OAKLAND, Calif.(AP) Trevor Ariza is just the latest in a long layup line of opposing players who love playing at the Golden State Warriors' breakneck tempo.Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol added 24 points and 13 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers roared from behind in the final 5 minutes for their 13th victory in 15 games, 129-121 over the Warriors on Wednesday night.Los Angeles trailed late into the fourth quarter against the improving Warriors, but the Lakers made a dynamite ... Lakers News Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:02:30 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-come-from-behind-to-beat-warriors-t263.htm#330 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-come-from-behind-to-beat-warriors-t263.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/gasol-s-triple-double-leads-lakers-past-hawks-t262.htm Admin LOS ANGELES(AP) With the All-Star break history and two months remaining in the regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers are entering what coach Phil Jackson refers to as "countdown time.''Having owned the Western Conference's top spot through the first half, the Lakers got started on maintaining their status with a 96-83 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night."Playing through a lot of road games, being consistent, not thinking this is a done deal yet,'' Jackson ... Lakers News Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:34:53 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/gasol-s-triple-double-leads-lakers-past-hawks-t262.htm#329 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/gasol-s-triple-double-leads-lakers-past-hawks-t262.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-reaches-23000-in-win-over-thunder-t251.htm Admin LOS ANGELES(AP) Kobe Bryant bounced back quickly from the flu and became the youngest player in NBA history to reach the 23,000-point plateau.Bryant showed no lingering effects from being sick two days earlier, scoring 34 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' surprisingly narrow 105-98 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.He obviously enjoys reaching such career milestones."It's always fun whenever you talk about the history of the game,'' Bryant said. "It's ... Lakers News Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:49:48 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-reaches-23000-in-win-over-thunder-t251.htm#316 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-reaches-23000-in-win-over-thunder-t251.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-snap-another-boston-streak-win-110-109-t240.htm Admin BOSTON(AP) Lamar Odom made a pair of free throws with 16 seconds left in overtime to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 110-109 victory over Boston on Thursday night and snap the Celtics' 12-game winning streak. Kobe Bryant scored 26 points with 10 rebounds and Paul Gasol had 24 and 14 for the Lakers, who also snapped Boston's 19-game winning streak on Christmas Day and sent the Celtics into a 2-7 skid that is the worst stretch of the New Big Three era. Paul Pierce scored ... Lakers News Sat, 07 Feb 2009 16:34:27 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-snap-another-boston-streak-win-110-109-t240.htm#304 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-snap-another-boston-streak-win-110-109-t240.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/garden-party-kobe-s-61-sets-msg-record-t239.htm Admin NEW YORK(AP) Kobe Bryant broke the current Madison Square Garden record with 61 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers looked plenty potent without Andrew Bynum in a 126-117 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night. Bryant teased and pleased a sold-out crowd that took turns booing him and saluting him with "MVP!'' chants during an electrifying performance. He passed Michael Jordan's opponent record of 55 points at the present building, known as "Garden IV,'' when ... Lakers News Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:20:57 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/garden-party-kobe-s-61-sets-msg-record-t239.htm#301 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/garden-party-kobe-s-61-sets-msg-record-t239.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bynum-lakers-too-big-for-t-wolves-in-132-119-win-t235.htm Admin MINNEAPOLIS(AP) Andrew Bynum is a big reason why the Los Angeles Lakers have the best record in the Western Conference. And, boy, is he playing big. Bynum bulled his way inside to 27 points and 15 rebounds, providing the perfect complement to Kobe Bryant and his 30 points, and the Lakers started a six-game road trip with a 132-119 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Truly beginning to blossom in his fourth season, Bynum - who could only watch with an injured ... Lakers News Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:45:55 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bynum-lakers-too-big-for-t-wolves-in-132-119-win-t235.htm#294 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bynum-lakers-too-big-for-t-wolves-in-132-119-win-t235.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/diaw-brown-lead-bobcats-past-lakers-117-110-t232.htm Admin LOS ANGELES(AP) The Lakers have recorded impressive homecourt victories against the likes of Boston, Cleveland and San Antonio in the past month.But they couldn't beat the Charlotte Bobcats.Boris Diaw had 23 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, reserve Shannon Brown scored five of his 14 points in the second overtime, and the Bobcats continued their surprising recent domination of the Lakers by beating them 117-110 on Tuesday night.The win was the Bobcats' fifth in their last ... Lakers News Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:35:36 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/diaw-brown-lead-bobcats-past-lakers-117-110-t232.htm#289 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/diaw-brown-lead-bobcats-past-lakers-117-110-t232.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bynum-scores-42-as-lakers-beat-clippers-108-97-t226.htm Admin LOS ANGELES(AP) Andrew Bynum wore a broad grin as he sat in front of his locker.Little wonder, because he had just finished playing the game of his life.Bynum scored a career-high 42 points, Kobe Bryant had his second triple-double in three games and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Clippers 108-97 Wednesday night."If feels very good, to go out there and play the way I did,'' the 21-year-old center said. "I was able to get a lot of easy buckets. Kobe was Kobe Nash out there tonight. ... Lakers News Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:27:51 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bynum-scores-42-as-lakers-beat-clippers-108-97-t226.htm#281 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bynum-scores-42-as-lakers-beat-clippers-108-97-t226.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/nelson-howard-lead-magic-past-lakers-t214.htm Admin LOS ANGELES(AP) The Orlando Magic aren't doing it with smoke and mirrors.With Dwight Howard a power in the middle, Jameer Nelson and his backcourt mates sharpshooting from outside, the Magic showed their multiple talents with a 109-103 victory over Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.Howard had 25 points and 20 rebounds, and Nelson scored 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter to help Orlando win its sixth in a row. Bryant had 28 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists ... Lakers News Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:07:12 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/nelson-howard-lead-magic-past-lakers-t214.htm#267 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/nelson-howard-lead-magic-past-lakers-t214.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-scores-33-to-lead-lakers-over-rockets-t211.htm Admin HOUSTON(AP) Kobe Bryant praised Von Wafer moments after the former Laker had the best game of his career.Of course, Bryant had to spoil it first.Bryant sank a 3-pointer with 27 seconds left and scored 33 points, and the Lakers beat the short-handed Houston Rockets 105-100 on Tuesday night.Bryant had 13 points in the fourth quarter, finally getting the better of Wafer, who scored a career-high 23 points in place of the injured Tracy McGrady.Wafer was the Lakers' second-round pick in ... Lakers News Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:20:39 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-scores-33-to-lead-lakers-over-rockets-t211.htm#262 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-scores-33-to-lead-lakers-over-rockets-t211.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bynum-leads-lakers-past-heat-108-105-t203.htm Admin LOS ANGELES(AP) When Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol both have below-par shooting nights in the same game, the Los Angeles Lakers are usually in trouble.Not so Sunday night.Andrew Bynum scored a season-high 24 points including a go-ahead follow shot with 18.5 seconds remaining, Vladimir Radmanovic added a season-high 18 points, and the Lakers beat the Miami Heat 108-105 to become the first Western Conference team to reach 30 victories.Bryant had 19 points and seven assists, but shot just ... Lakers News Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:58:08 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bynum-leads-lakers-past-heat-108-105-t203.htm#250 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bynum-leads-lakers-past-heat-108-105-t203.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-s-late-surge-gives-lakers-win-t196.htm Admin LOS ANGELES(AP) Kobe Bryant has become one of the best team players and leaders in the league. Still, when it's winning time, he wants the ball.With the game tied and the clock ticking down, Bryant ran off 23 seconds, then, with defenders lunging at him, coolly hit a turnaround, fadeaway jumper with 3 seconds remaining Friday night to give the Los Angeles Lakers a 121-119 victory over the stubborn Indiana Pacers.Bryant's 36 points included the Lakers' final 11 of the game, and he ... Lakers News Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:42:19 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-s-late-surge-gives-lakers-win-t196.htm#241 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-s-late-surge-gives-lakers-win-t196.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/gasol-s-4th-quarter-surge-leads-lakers-t195.htm Admin OAKLAND, Calif.(AP) Pau Gasol didn't merely bounce back from a bad game 24 hours earlier. He ricocheted violently through the whole fourth quarter, knocking aside Golden State defenders and the Los Angeles Lakers' struggles with the same brute grace.Gasol had 33 points and a career-high 18 rebounds, Kobe Bryant added 21 points and the Lakers rallied from a late deficit for their seventh victory in eight games, 114-106 over the Warriors on Wednesday night.Andrew Bynum had 18 points ... Lakers News Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:06:20 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/gasol-s-4th-quarter-surge-leads-lakers-t195.htm#238 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/gasol-s-4th-quarter-surge-leads-lakers-t195.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/west-paul-lead-hornets-past-lakers-116-105-t182.htm Admin LOS ANGELES(AP) Somebody had to play defense in Tuesday night's Hornets-Lakers game.The Hornets finally did in the fourth quarter, and it proved decisive.David West scored 15 of his 40 points in the final period to outscore Los Angeles by himself, and New Orleans beat Los Angeles 116-105 to snap the Lakers' 15-game home winning streak.The Lakers led 92-89 entering the fourth quarter before shooting just 5-of-21, including 3-of-11 from 3-point range while being outscored 27-13."We ... Lakers News Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:03:51 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/west-paul-lead-hornets-past-lakers-116-105-t182.htm#224 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/west-paul-lead-hornets-past-lakers-116-105-t182.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-beat-blazers-for-15th-straight-home-win-t172.htm Admin LOS ANGELES(AP) Once again, the Lakers have the best record in the NBA - thanks to a little help from the Celtics and Cavaliers.Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, Pau Gasol added 19 and Los Angeles beat the Portland Trail Blazers 100-86 Sunday night for its sixth consecutive victory and 15th straight at home.The defending Western Conference champions realize that not having homecourt advantage against the Celtics in last year's finals probably cost them the NBA title, and they want to ... Lakers News Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:05:04 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-beat-blazers-for-15th-straight-home-win-t172.htm#214 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-beat-blazers-for-15th-straight-home-win-t172.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-gasol-lead-lakers-past-celtics-92-83-t162.htm Admin LOS ANGELES(AP) The six-month wait is over. The Los Angeles Lakers can put the anguish of losing the NBA finals to the Boston Celtics and the embarrassment over the way the series ended behind them.Kobe Bryant had 27 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Pau Gasol scored seven of his 20 points in the final three minutes, and the Lakers used a strong finish to beat Boston 92-83 Thursday, snapping the Celtics' franchise-record 19-game winning streak.The game was the first between ... Lakers News Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:46:48 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-gasol-lead-lakers-past-celtics-92-83-t162.htm#195 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-gasol-lead-lakers-past-celtics-92-83-t162.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-keys-late-rally-to-help-lakers-beat-memphis-t154.htm Admin MEMPHIS, Tenn.(AP) Kobe Bryant rescued the Los Angeles Lakers from a third straight loss.Bryant scored 36 points and keyed a late rally to help the Los Angeles Lakers snap a two-game losing streak with a 105-96 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night.The Lakers trailed by 93-88 with 3:08 left, but closed the game on a 17-3 run, including 10 points from Bryant to overtake the Grizzlies down the stretch. His breakaway dunk as the horn sounded put an exclamation point on the ... Lakers News Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:37:58 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-keys-late-rally-to-help-lakers-beat-memphis-t154.htm#187 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-keys-late-rally-to-help-lakers-beat-memphis-t154.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/magic-overcome-bryant-s-big-night-win-106-103-t139.htm Admin ORLANDO, Fla.(AP) Kobe Bryant did his job. The Orlando Magic did, too.The Los Angeles star scored a season-high 41 points, but Magic center Dwight Howard made eight of 11 free throws in the fourth quarter, and Jameer Nelson had 27 points to lead Orlando to a 106-103 victory over the Lakers on Saturday night."ESPN magazine did a story about how to defend LeBron James,'' Magic coach Stan Van Gundy joked. "I don't think anybody is coming to me for that gig about defending Kobe. We ... Lakers News Sun, 21 Dec 2008 14:39:15 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/magic-overcome-bryant-s-big-night-win-106-103-t139.htm#172 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/magic-overcome-bryant-s-big-night-win-106-103-t139.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-leads-lakers-past-knicks-116-114-t135.htm Admin LOS ANGELES(AP) Pau Gasol was too ill to play, so Lamar Odom knew he needed to suck it up and go out there, no matter how lousy he felt.The versatile 6-foot-10 forward gave the Los Angeles Lakers just what they needed.Odom, making his first start of the season in place of Gasol, had season-best totals of 17 points and 12 rebounds in a season-high 38 minutes, and the Lakers rallied from a 15-point halftime deficit to beat the New York Knicks 116-114 on Tuesday night.Kobe Bryant scored ... Lakers News Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:17:05 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-leads-lakers-past-knicks-116-114-t135.htm#167 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-leads-lakers-past-knicks-116-114-t135.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-98-wolves-86-postgame-t124.htm Admin Published by Mike Trudell on December 14, 2008 Remember the San Antonio Spurs of 2005 or 2007? Generally speaking, those squads would ease through their early schedule before really ramping things up heading into the playoffs. One difference between those Spurs teams and this Lakers team is that L.A. is still managing to win nearly every game (20-3’s pretty good) while not playing at their best. Whether or not L.A. is able to do the same of course remains to be seen, but I’m ... Lakers News Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:13:54 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-98-wolves-86-postgame-t124.htm#156 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-98-wolves-86-postgame-t124.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-leads-lakers-past-kings-112-103-t123.htm Admin LOS ANGELES(AP) The Lakers didn't look like world beaters, but were good enough to beat the Kings this time.Avenging their loss at Sacramento three days earlier, Los Angeles survived a late charge to hold off the Kings 112-103 on Friday night."We did better playing against them tonight,'' said Kobe Bryant, who led the Lakers with 32 points. "In Sacramento we weren't able to contain them in any stretch."They made a couple of big 3s down the stretch on a couple of blown ... Lakers News Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:44:32 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-leads-lakers-past-kings-112-103-t123.htm#155 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-leads-lakers-past-kings-112-103-t123.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/gasol-leads-lakers-to-115-110-win-over-suns-t111.htm Admin LOS ANGELES(AP) The Los Angeles Lakers battled like crazy to put the short-handed Phoenix Suns away.That's precisely what Kobe Bryant expected they would have to do.Pau Gasol scored 28 points, Bryant had seven of his 18 in the last 6 1/2 minutes, and the Western Conference-leading Lakers struggled to a 115-110 victory Wednesday night.Andrew Bynum added 17 points and 11 rebounds, Sasha Vujacic scored a season-high 15 points and Derek Fisher had 13 for the Lakers (18-3), who were coming ... Lakers News Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:54:32 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/gasol-leads-lakers-to-115-110-win-over-suns-t111.htm#142 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/gasol-leads-lakers-to-115-110-win-over-suns-t111.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/kings-snap-8-game-skid-stun-lakers-113-101-t100.htm Admin SACRAMENTO, Calif.(AP) Kobe Bryant had mastered the art of concentration over cowbells at Arco Arena, where the upstate fans never gave him a moment's peace during the best days of the Lakers' rivalry with their Kings.Now that their clang is pretty much gone from Arco Arena's non-sellout crowds, the Lakers' MVP guard kind of misses the noise - and in their absence, he missed far too many shots in one of the NBA's most improbable results this season.Francisco Garcia and John Salmons ... Lakers News Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:19:22 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/kings-snap-8-game-skid-stun-lakers-113-101-t100.htm#128 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/kings-snap-8-game-skid-stun-lakers-113-101-t100.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-improve-to-17-2-with-105-92-win-over-bucks-t95.htm Admin LOS ANGELES (AP) A stubborn defense by the Los Angeles Lakers compensated for a disjointed offense that committed 25 turnovers. The cold-shooting Milwaukee Bucks weren't able to capitalize much at the other end, though.Kobe Bryant had 20 points and a season-high eight assists, Derek Fisher added 19 points, and the Lakers coasted to a 105-92 victory on Sunday that improved their record to 17-2 and equaled the best 19-game start in the franchise's 61-year history."It was an awkward ... Lakers News Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:17:07 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-improve-to-17-2-with-105-92-win-over-bucks-t95.htm#123 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/lakers-improve-to-17-2-with-105-92-win-over-bucks-t95.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-lakers-barely-beat-wizards-106-104-t91.htm Admin WASHINGTON(AP) Kobe Bryant's first field-goal attempt, officially, came about 5 minutes into Friday night's game.Finding his path blocked on a drive into the lane, Bryant "shot'' the ball off the glass right back to himself, then threw a perfect pass to Pau Gasol for a wide-open jumper. Bryant drew louder "oohs'' and "aahs'' later with a double-pump, two-handed reverse jam off a behind-the-back feed from Trevor Ariza.Bryant entertained enough to draw "M-V-P!'' chants ... Lakers News Sat, 06 Dec 2008 18:15:35 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-lakers-barely-beat-wizards-106-104-t91.htm#115 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-lakers-barely-beat-wizards-106-104-t91.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-scores-32-in-lakers-win-over-76ers-t77.htm Admin PHILADELPHIA(AP) Kobe Bryant heard some different sounds from the hometown crowd during his usual mix of rally-killing 3-pointers and straight-to-YouTube baskets.Long reviled in Philadelphia, Bryant heard some cheers, even some "MVP!'' chants this time around.Winning a game and winning over fans made it a good night for Bryant.Bryant tormented his hometown team again, scoring 32 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers rebound from a last-second loss with a 114-102 victory over the ... Lakers News Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:56:54 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-scores-32-in-lakers-win-over-76ers-t77.htm#99 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/bryant-scores-32-in-lakers-win-over-76ers-t77.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/murphy-tips-in-shot-at-buzzer-to-beat-lakers-t59.htm Admin NDIANAPOLIS(AP) Troy Murphy and Danny Granger spent most of Tuesday night working to keep the Pacers close to the Lakers.They spent those final few seconds like everyone else in Conseco Fieldhouse - watching, waiting and wondering if Murphy's tantalizing tip would actually drop through the net.It did - just as the buzzer sounded.Murphy's game-winner completed an improbable comeback and gave the Pacers a desperately needed 118-117 victory after replay reviews confirmed the basket was ... Lakers News Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:27:08 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/murphy-tips-in-shot-at-buzzer-to-beat-lakers-t59.htm#81 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/murphy-tips-in-shot-at-buzzer-to-beat-lakers-t59.htm http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/gasol-kobe-help-lakers-beat-raptors-t53.htm Admin LOS ANGELES(AP) Kobe Bryant spent the fourth quarter on the Los Angeles Lakers' bench, content in watching the second unit blow the game open. The last thing on his mind was Wilt Chamberlain.This kind of trend - and attitude - has the defending Western Conference champions off to an NBA-best 14-1 record.Pau Gasol had 24 points and nine rebounds, Bryant had 23 points and a season-high seven assists, and the Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 112-99 on Sunday night for their seventh straight ... Lakers News Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:59:01 GMT http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/gasol-kobe-help-lakers-beat-raptors-t53.htm#73 http://planetlakers.forumotion.com/lakers-news-f3/gasol-kobe-help-lakers-beat-raptors-t53.htm