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Round 1, Game 2 Preview: Lakers vs. Spurs 25 Apr 2013 | 04:17 am
A weird thing happened in Game 1, the Lakers (0-1) had trouble making baskets instead of preventing the other team from scoring. Usually, it's the other way around. What's even stranger is the scorin...
Season Finale Preview: Rockets vs. Lakers 17 Apr 2013 | 04:24 am
Like a Hollywood script, the Lakers' (44-37) playoff hope rests in the final game of the season. But the drama isn't theirs alone. Utah is in Memphis fighting to make the playoffs if they beat the G...
Preview: Warriors vs. Lakers 13 Apr 2013 | 01:59 am
There are 3 games left to be played for the Lakers (42-37), but their work in maintaining their 8th seed status is far from over. L.A. is a full game ahead of Utah, but the Jazz have a much easier sc...
Kareem Led Thousands of Kids During the Final Four Dribble 12 Apr 2013 | 06:40 am
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar went into the Georgia Dome and led 3,000 kids a mile to Bracket Town all while dribbling a basketball over the weekend during the Final Four Dribble, fueled by POWERADE....
Kobe, Pau Working Together Again 12 Apr 2013 | 02:18 am
They're no longer coached by Phil Jackson, but Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol are carrying the Lakers just like ol' times — especially in the 4th quarter. You could argue that this should have been what t...
Preview: Lakers vs. Trailblazers 11 Apr 2013 | 05:21 am
It wasn't easy but the Lakers (41-27) worked to get the 8th spot back by defeating the Hornets last night at Staples Center, 104-96. Tonight, they will have to do it all over again inside an arena wh...
It All Comes Down to 5 9 Apr 2013 | 04:34 am
One positive thing going for the Lakers should they make it to the playoffs is no team will worry about the Lakers beating them in a 7-game series. But that doesn't necessarily give the Lakers an aut...
Preview: Grizzlies vs. Lakers 4 Apr 2013 | 06:46 am
Thanks to a Nugget victory in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, the Lakers (39-36) have sneaked back in the 8th spot in the west. They are now a half game ahead of the Jazz but will still need to win most,...
Pau Still Showing a Lot of Grit 4 Apr 2013 | 04:03 am
The Lakers will most likely do whatever they can to trade Pau Gasol this summer in order to help keep their salary books under what is currently $100 million. Gasol knows it. But that doesn't stop hi...
Commemorate Shaq's Jersey Retirement With RareInk's Special "Shaq Collection"! 3 Apr 2013 | 04:21 am
Shaquille O'Neal gave Laker fans plenty of exciting and championship lore memories throughout his 8-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. That includes: 3-straight titles, 3-consecutive NBA Finals...
