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Howard slams Lakers’ lack of chemistry
In the aftermath of the L.A. Lakers’ five-point loss to the Clippers Friday night, Lakers center Dwight Howard criticized his own team’s lack of chemistry following Saturday’s practice.…
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CP3 outduels Kobe in battle of Los Angeles
The marquee matchup Friday night between Kobe Bryant and Chris Paul definitely didn’t disappoint, as the two most competitive people in basketball went toe-to-toe in one of the…
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Holiday hoopla: Heat, Thunder Finals rematch
Last June the Oklahoma City Thunder watched the Miami Heat celebrate an NBA championship. Six months later, the Thunder met the Heat again. The marquee matchup between LeBron…
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Abdul-Jabbar humbled by statue at Staples
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s signature skyhook is the deadliest and most prolific shot in basketball history. It has been somewhat imitated but never duplicated. The skyhook not only enabled Abdul-Jabbar…
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Can D’Antoni’s offense work in Los Angeles?
So, the Lakers settled for Mike D’Antoni rather than caving to Phil Jackson’s demands to coach the team again. It caused a big Hollywood drama. A lot of…
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After 1-4 start, Brown out as Lakers coach
So, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to fire Mike Brown on Friday afternoon just 71 games into his Laker coaching career. I thought it was a horrible time…
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Dirk-less Mavs, Harden off to fast starts
So, I turned 41 on Wednesday and decided to give my two cents on the NBA season thus far. Here are some of my observations: — The Lakers…
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Expectations soaring for Clippers
The Clippers are tired of being the other team in Los Angeles. They traded for Chris Paul before last season, but it wasn’t enough. Not after Chauncey Billups…
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Barnes returns to L.A., signs with Clippers
Matt Barnes is staying in Los Angeles, but it won’t be with the Lakers. He is crossing the hallway at Staples Center to play for the Clippers after…
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TV RATINGS FOR NBA FINALS SOAR
During the NBA lockout there were several — and you know who you are — basketball writers and so-called experts who said the NBA was headed for a…