Lakers Burn Blazers 96-76!

Ok, if you are a longtime Laker fan, you have to be excited about this team this year. Who would ever expect to see Twin Towers on the court and fully integrated into Tex Winter's Triangle, a fav of Coach Phil Jackson, and a major contributor to the rings that grace almost every finger.
The opportunity to have 2 7 footers on the court (Bynum & Gasol) and have it fully integrate into the triangle offence is truly a feat, but I think we got a glimpse at the ass kicking these giants will be inflicting. How perfect to see Gasol post up and shoot while Bynum is there to get the rebound if needed....and speaking of needed, this may very well be the missing puzzle piece to complete the picture perfect season, and if this game was any indication of that futre I'd say that picture is looking good.

Bynum played 27 min...and had a rough start. Odom was injured tonight, letls hope itls nothing serious (xrays are inconclusive as of a few min ago) we'll have to wait and see tomorrow when they do a MRI. Lakers played Awesome defense tonight, 8 steals and 7 blocked shots. and very effective at containing the Blazers. .

Trevor Ariza 11 pts 2 rebounds r blocked shots, I think....and he played amazing tonight.


Lakers are 1-0 as we take on the Clippers tomorrow night....

LAKERS OPENING NIGHT!

PRE-GAME RAMBLE
Hey Lakers Fans...here I am once again blogging live from Staples, like I do every home game...this is sure to be a great season, and can't wait to see the new and improved Lakers show their stuff tonight!
For the 16th time since moving to LA proir to the 1960-61 season, the Lakers will be opening the regular season at home. In those games, the Lakers have a record of 11-4. Overall, the Lakers have won 4 of their last 5 opening night games and are 14-2 in their last 1g opening night games overall dating back to 1992. Last season , the Lakers opened the regular season against Houston, losing to the Rockets 93-95 on a Shane Battier 3 pointer in the final seconds, breaking their 4 game opening night win streak. The Lakers are 2-0 in regular season openers against the Trail Blazers, defeating Portland 98-87 on 10-30-01 at Staples & 96-86 "? 10-30-00 @ the Rose Garden.

MVP! MVP! MVP!

Ok Lakers Fans....10 minutes to the MVP trophy ceremony...and the Staples Center is electric. I will update you throughout the game. Lakers are coming off a first round sweeping the Denver Nuggets and entering the Semi- Conference Finals 1-0............more to come

Lakers Sweep the 1st Round!

Sorry to all of you devoted blog readers, but I have been real busy shooting my film, and haven't had the time to report to this blog. I will unfortunately be missing some of the playoff games, as I will be heading to Cannes Film Festival! Check out the link to the right for some great prices on future playoff games. (my loss is your gain;(

Okay, now on to the good stuff; I can't tell you how happy I am that the Lakers swept this series, it's jut an inkling of the action to come, I can't wait!

Lakers vs Clippers: Pre-Game Ramble (LIVE)- HALLWAY SERIES

The Lakers lead the Hallway Series with the Clippers 2-0 after splitting last season's series with the Clippers 2-2 for the third consecutive season. Overall, the Lakers have lost just two series in franchise history (1992-93 & 1974-75) to the Clippers. At home against the Clippers, the Lakers are 13-4 all-time st Staples and have gone 7-3 in their last 10 home games. Clippers guard Dan Dickau (senior) and Lakers forward Ronny Turiaf (freshman) were college teammates during the 2001-02 season at Gonzaga.

Lakers vs. Clippers All-Time
HOME: 71-16 ROAD: 59-29 OVERALL: 130-45

Lakers @ Trail Blazers

Okay Laker fans, your heart had to be thumping after last nights win against the Heat or you should maybe see a doctor, really, like soon.

Kobe Bryant scored 17 of his 21 in the first half when the Lakers took control and sealed their fate, 106-88. Jordan Farmar led with a career high of 24, and played an incredible game. The Lakers extend their winning streak to a season-best 10 games and will be looking for their 11 in a row.

On the subject of veteran Derek Fisher and his current struggle to perform on the court, certain consideration must be given to the reason why he came back to L.A., and that's the health of his daughter. With that being said, due slack is given to Derek ".04" Fisher and we know he will be back in the saddle again soon enough.

How many games do you think the Lakers have it in them to win in a row? answer the poll to the left and weigh in.

Lakers vs Portland: Pre-Game Ramble (LIVE)

The Lakers lost last season's series with Portland 1-2 after splitting the 2005-06 season with Portland 2-2 for the eighth time in the last nine years. Portland has not taken a season series against the Lakers since the 1996-97 season (1-3) until taking the 2006-07 season series (1-2). At Stales the Lakers are 11-4 against the Blazers all-time and have won 10 of the last 12 games against Portland in LA. In the last seven regular season games against the Blazers, Kobe is averaging 39.3