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The leaders of the Pacific and Central divisions collide tonight as the (12-2) Lakers return to Staples Center for a match-up with the (7-4) Chicago Bulls. The Purple and Gold are on a four-game winning streak; the Bulls are 2-1 on their seven-game Western Conference road trip. The Bulls had a four-game winning streak snapped by the Spurs, but bounced [...]

The (10-2) Los Angeles Lakers are in Minnesota, a state bordering on Lake Superior and on Manitoba and Ontario, Canada to face the (4-9) Timberwolves. Minnesota is the most northerly of the 48 contiguous U.S. states. Tonight’s match up will be the second game against the Timberwolves in eleven days. Tonight’s contest completes the Lakers three-game Midwestern road swing. The [...]

The (9-2) Los Angeles Lakers are in Detroit, amid a crazy rainstorm, to face the (4-7) Pistons in the second game of the Midwestern road swing. The Purple and Gold started off the road trip the right way by scoring a season-high 118 points while Bucks were allowing 89 points per game coming into the contest. Led by Kobe Bryant’s [...]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in Milwaukee to face the Bucks in the first game of a three-game Midwestern road trip. Despite a record-shooting night by the Suns, the Purple and Gold were somehow in position to win the game until the most ridiculously timed technical foul was called on Lamar Odom. I realize that the league has told the [...]

The Los Angeles Lakers are back at Staples Center tonight to host the Phoenix Suns. The Lakers suffered their first loss of the season in Denver, however that loss could be seen coming at least three games before it happened. They lost despite holding a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter by uncharacteristically shooting way too many three-point shots, not [...]

Happy Veterans Day! Despite the fact that mere words can’t really express the gratitude we all should have towards members of the Armed Forces both past and present for placing their lives on the line daily; thank them for their service and commitment to this great nation. The Los Angeles Lakers are in Denver, the mile high city to do [...]

The Lakers are back in action at Staples Center tonight to host the Minnesota Timberwolves and extend a warm welcome to longtime Laker Kurt Rambis. The Lakers are one of the leagues two remaining unbeaten teams along with the New Orleans Hornets. The Purple and Gold are seeking their 12th straight win over the Timberwolves as well as an 8 [...]

The Lakers are back on the Staples Center hardwood tonight hosting the Portland Trailblazers. The argument can be made that the Lakers played down to their competition in the previous game against the Raptors. It can also be said that they escaped. A strong point could be made by stating that the Purple and Gold had to face some adversity [...]

The Lakers are back at Staples Center tonight to host the Toronto Raptors. Despite a spirited effort by the Kings, the Lakers (as expected) left Sacramento with the win. Beating the Kings gave the Lakers their fifth straight win. Kobe Bryant led the way with his 17th career triple-double by posting 30 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds. Perhaps seeing [...]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the state capital to face the Sacramento Kings. After blowing out the Memphis Grizzlies, the Purple and Gold have won four straight games to start the season and are looking to extend that number to five tonight. The starters scored 74 points which was outstanding, but equally impressive the ‘renegades’ posted 50 points. They [...]

The Lakers are back at the Staples Center tonight hosting the Memphis Grizzlies. This is the first of 15 back-to-back games this season. Playing games with a minimal amount of rest between them can be difficult, but the Lakers will be up for the challenge. Plus, it’s always great to see the Gasol brothers go at it. Two brothers from [...]

The Los Angeles Lakers are back at the Staples Center to host the division rival Golden State Warriors.

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the desert to face the Phoenix Suns in the first road game and second of the season.

It’s the season opener for the 2010-2011 Los Angeles Lakers; but before the journey to repeat commences the squad will receive their championship rings for last seasons exploits...