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Dwight Howard returns to Orlando for the first time in a Lakers uniform. Magic players have said to expect a “playoff atmosphere.”

Laker Nation linked up with Timberpups.com's own John Flesta for a Q&A to preview Friday's matchup.

After a disappointing loss against the Spurs, the Lakers look for redemption against a familiar foe

Tensions are high as both the Lakers and the Pistons aim to nab their first win of the season. Lakers will host the Detroit Pistons Sunday night and try to improve their 0-3 record. Pistons have also struggled and will enter the game at 0-2 for their start of the season. The pressure is undoubtedly more on the Lakers to [...]

Keep your guard up, Lakers. Little brother is coming in swinging tonight.

Lakers look to bounce back from dismal performance versus Mavs and spoil Portland's opening night

Kobe and Revamped Lakers Look to Start Season on Good Foot

Western Conference Semifinals – Game Five It is May 21, 2012 and the (3) Los Angeles Lakers have returned to Chesapeake Energy Arena in the state capital and largest city in the state of Oklahoma to battle the (2) Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers suffered another tough ‘come-from-ahead’ loss in game four and several people have started the blame game. [...]

Western Conference Semifinals – Game Four It is May 19, 2012 and the (3) Los Angeles Lakers are set for a pivotal game against the (2) Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers secured a much-needed 99-96 victory over the Thunder on Friday. L.A. earned the win at the free throw line converting 41-of-42 free throws. Kobe Bryant was perfect from the [...]

Western Conference Semifinals – Game Two It is May 16, 2012 and the (3) Los Angeles Lakers are set to make the necessary adjustments and get back into the series against the (2) OKC Thunder. The Lakers looked old and tired and in need of a collective B12 shot against the young, rested and well-coached OKC Thunder team en route [...]

  Western Conference Semifinals Game 1 It is May 14, 2012 and the (3) Los Angeles Lakers are set to battle the (2) Oklahoma City Thunder tonight at Chesapeake Arena. The Lakers are facing an uphill battle dealing with the talented, young and rested OKC Thunder team. This second-round matchup is the first series since Pau Gasol came to L.A. [...]

Western Conference 1st Round – Game 7 Its May 12, 2012 and the (3) Los Angeles Lakers find themselves with one last chance to end their series with the (6) Denver Nuggets. The hope in Los Angeles is that the Lakers have learned their lesson from failing to beat the Nuggets at home, with a three games to one advantage [...]

Western Conference 1st Round – Game 5 It is May 8, 2012 and the (3) Los Angeles Lakers have a chance to end their series with the (6) Denver Nuggets. The Lakers overcame a six-point halftime deficit and outscored the Nuggets 47-37 in the second half to come away with a hard-fought 92-88 road win on 5/6/12. The Lakers played [...]

Western Conference 1st Round – Game 4 It is May 6, 2012 and the (3) Los Angeles Lakers are prepared to bounce back against the (6) Denver Nuggets. The Lakers started slow, came out flat, got behind early and were not able to recover in their 99-84 loss to the Nuggets. The Lakers recipe for disaster, that has plagued them [...]