Game Reports - Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers Hold Off Celtics, Trail 3-2

LOS ANGELES (AP)— Pack up the championship trophy and book a flight back to Boston, the NBA finals aren’t ...

Submitted by Massacre to News, Gameday, Feature on June 16th, 2008

Celtics storm back, Lakers down 3-1

LOS ANGELES (AP)—This was how the Boston Celtics of yesteryear—Cous and Russell and Bird and Hondo and the Chief—would do ...

Submitted by Nissan to News, Gameday on June 12th, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Celtics (The Finals Game 3 6/10/08)

Game 3 – The First Must Win Is Just That, A Win Now that most of the frustration has dissipated from ...

Submitted by Nissan to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials, Game Reports on June 12th, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Celtics (The Finals Game 2 6/8/08)

Game 2 – No Better This game started like Game 1, with the Lakers having good ball movement and a spring ...

Submitted by Nissan to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials, Game Reports on June 8th, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Celtics (The Finals Game 1 6/5/08)

Its Only 1 Game The weeklong wait is over and the Lakers tipped off Game 1 against the hated Celtics. As ...

Submitted by Nissan to Gameday, Crucifidos Corner, Editorials on June 5th, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Spurs (WCF Game 5 5/29/08)

Game 4’s controversy has come and gone and the Lakers moved into Game 5 looking to wrap this series up ...

Submitted by Nissan to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials, Game Reports on May 30th, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Spurs (WCF Game 4 5/27/08)

There were spurts of the Lakers imposing their will on the Spurs. Then there were times when the Lakers looked ...

Submitted by Nissan to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials, Game Reports on May 27th, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Spurs (WCF Game 3 5/25/08)

Everyone, Spurs included knew that coming into this game the pressure was squarely on the shoulders of the Spurs. Unfortunately ...

Submitted by Nissan to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials, Game Reports on May 25th, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Spurs (WCF Game 2 5/23/08)

The monster comeback still fresh in their minds, the Lakers came into this one obviously looking to hold home court. ...

Submitted by Nissan to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials, Game Reports on May 23rd, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Spurs (WCF Game 1 5/21/08)

The rust was apparent as the game opened. Though the Lakers had moments of good play, they definitely looked like ...

Submitted by Nissan to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials, Game Reports on May 22nd, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Jazz (Round 2 / Game 6 5/16/08)

Utah Thwarted – 8 More To Go The Lakers move onto the Western Conference finals, ...

Submitted by Nissan to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials, Game Reports on May 22nd, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Jazz (Round 2 / Game 5 5/14/08)

The Big 3 Play Big – Game 5 Goes The Lakers’ Way It was ...

Submitted by Massacre to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials on May 15th, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Jazz (Round 2 / Game 4 5/11/08)

All Tied Up And Back To L.A. The Lakers went into Game 4 looking ...

Submitted by Massacre to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials on May 11th, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner:Lakers vs. Jazz (Round 2 / Game 3 5/9/08)

The Lakers’ home court was defended. Now in Game 3 came the task of ...

Submitted by Nissan to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials, Game Reports on May 9th, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Jazz (Round 2 / Game 2 5/7/08)

One Trophy Down Two To Go It’s been a heck of an exciting time ...

Submitted by Massacre to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials on May 7th, 2008

MVP Bryant leads Lakers past Jazz

LOS ANGELES (AP)— The Los Angeles Lakers celebrated Kobe Bryant’s MVP award the best way possible. Bryant had 34 points, eight ...

Submitted by Massacre to News, Gameday on May 7th, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Jazz (Round 2 / Game 1 5/4/08)

There’s always been two schools of thought – those who say staying in an ...

Submitted by Nissan to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials, Game Reports on May 5th, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Nuggets (Round 1 / Game 4 4/28/08)

Sweep!! The first round is over. The Lakers have swept the Nuggets, and above all ...

Submitted by BDG to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials, Game Reports on April 28th, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Nuggets (Round 1 / Game 3 4/26/08)

A Sharp Team-First Game Pushes The Lakers to A 3-0 Lead In came Game 3 and the Lakers looked more than ...

Submitted by Nissan to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials, Game Reports on April 26th, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Nuggets (Round 1 / Game 2 4/23/08)

Game 1 is history and what was imperative tonight was that the Leers held home court advantage. Denver threw their ...

Submitted by BDG to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials, Game Reports on April 24th, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Nuggets (Round 1 / Game 1 4/20/08)

I have a love/hate relationship with the playoffs. I love that it’s the pathway to the Finals, that the best ...

Submitted by Nissan to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials, Game Reports on April 20th, 2008

Massacre’s Matchups: Game 1 Preview

It's time. Time for Kobe Bryant to take the stage yet again in the post-season. Time for the Los ...

Submitted by Massacre to Gameday, Editorials on April 19th, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Kings (Game 82 4/15/08)

If you predicted this in the beginning of the season after the crazy summer the Lakers went through, you would’ve ...

Submitted by Nissan to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials, Game Reports on April 16th, 2008

Lakers Crush Spurs, Sit Alone In 1st Place

LOS ANGELES (AP)— The Los Angeles Lakers took sole possession of the Western Conference lead Sunday. MVP candidate Kobe Bryant had ...

Submitted by Massacre to News, Gameday, Feature on April 13th, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Spurs (Game 81 4/13/08)

So the battle for #1, 2 or 3 comes down to this, the last 2 games of the year. And ...

Submitted by Massacre to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials on April 13th, 2008

Walton Scores 18; Lakers Pound Clippers

LOS ANGELES (AP)— Luke Walton scored 13 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers ...

Submitted by Massacre to News, Gameday on April 10th, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Clippers (Game 79 4/10/08)

Now that the embarrassment in Portland thankfully flitters into memory, the Lakers got back to the business of taking care ...

Submitted by Massacre to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials on April 10th, 2008

Roy, Frye Too Much for Lakeshow

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP)— Brandon Roy scored 23 points and matched his career high with 12 assists, and the Portland Trail ...

Submitted by Massacre to News, Gameday on April 8th, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Blazers (Game 78 4/8/08)

It hasn’t been a kind or fun place for the Lakers for the last 3 years, but maybe things would ...

Submitted by Massacre to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials on April 8th, 2008

Preview: Lakers In Portland

With their sights set on clinching the Pacific division for the first time in 4 years, the Lakers ...

Submitted by Massacre to Gameday, Editorials on April 8th, 2008

Kobe Scores 29, Lakers Victorious Over Kings

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)— Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, Vladimir Radmanovic matched his season high with 21 and the Los Angeles ...

Submitted by Massacre to News, Gameday on April 6th, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Kings (Game 76 4/6/08)

Revenge in Sacramento The Kings took the last one in painful fashion in L.A.. Now the Lakers go up to ...

Submitted by Massacre to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials on April 6th, 2008

Preview: Lakers In Sacramento

After clinching a playoff spot Friday night, the Lakers set their sights on improving their playoff positioning tonight ...

Submitted by Massacre to Gameday, Editorials on April 6th, 2008

Odom Leads Lakers to Playoff Birth

LOS ANGELES (AP)— Lamar Odom scored a season-high 31 points, Kobe Bryant added 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the ...

Submitted by Massacre to News, Gameday on April 5th, 2008

Preview: Dallas @ Los Angeles

With Gasol back in the lineup, the Los Angeles Lakers look to keep rolling tonight as they meet ...

Submitted by Massacre to Gameday, Editorials on April 4th, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Blazers (Game 75 4/2/08)

The Return Of Gasol… And None Too Soon Finally, the Lakers are coming back into form with Gasol being the ...

Submitted by Massacre to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials on April 3rd, 2008

Gasol returns; Bryant leads Lakers past Blazers

LOS ANGELES (AP)— The Lakers got one of their injured big men back Wednesday night. They hope the other isn’t ...

Submitted by Massacre to News, Gameday on April 3rd, 2008

Lakers vs. Wizards (Game 74 3/30/08)

Getting Back On Track At Home It’s been 3 straight home losses, something you don’t want to see any time, ...

Submitted by Massacre to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials on March 30th, 2008

Lakers Beat Wizards 126-120

LOS ANGELES (AP)— Kobe Bryant scored six of his 26 points in overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the ...

Submitted by Massacre to News, Gameday, Feature on March 30th, 2008

Preview: Lakers Prepare for Wizards

Coming off two dissapointing losses, the Lakers meet the Washington Wizards, looking to gain ground in the Western ...

Submitted by Massacre to Gameday, Editorials on March 30th, 2008

Lakers vs. Grizzlies (Game 73 3/28/08)

Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go In The Water This team is tired. Not like tired as ...

Submitted by Massacre to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials on March 29th, 2008

53 isn’t enough, Lakers fall to Grizzlies

LOS ANGELES (AP)—Rudy Gay led five players in double figures with 28 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los ...

Submitted by Nissan to News, Gameday on March 28th, 2008

Preview: Lakers Look To Bounce Back

After a dissapointing loss to the Charlotte Bobcats, the Lakers look to get back on track tonight as ...

Submitted by Massacre to Gameday, Editorials on March 28th, 2008

Kobe Ejected As Bobcats Shock Lakers

LOS ANGELES (AP)— Jason Richardson and Raymond Felton got sick Wednesday morning, putting their status in question for the ...

Submitted by Massacre to News, Gameday, Feature on March 26th, 2008

Lakers vs. Bobcats (Game 72 3/26/08)

There Are No Gimmes The Warrior games are over, the Lakes are back home, they had a day off and ...

Submitted by Massacre to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials on March 26th, 2008

Preview: Bobcats in Los Angeles

After stealing a victory from the Warriors in Oakland Monday night, the Lakers return to Los Angeles tonight ...

Submitted by Massacre to Gameday, Editorials on March 26th, 2008

Lakers Blow Late Lead, But Rally For Victory

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP)— Lamar Odom made the go-ahead layup with 9 seconds left in overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers ...

Submitted by Massacre to News, Gameday on March 24th, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Warriors (Game 71 3/24/08)

The Time The Sequel Surpasses The First The Lakers had to go up to Oakland looking to redeem themselves against ...

Submitted by Massacre to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials on March 24th, 2008

Jackson, Ellis Lead Warriors To Victory

LOS ANGELES (AP)— Just when it appeared the Los Angeles Lakers were going to successfully rally from a 26-point deficit, ...

Submitted by Massacre to News, Gameday on March 23rd, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Warriors (Game 70 3/23/08)

Surprise, Defense Does Matter After All It was a bright and sunny day here in So Cal. The hybrid summer/spring ...

Submitted by Massacre to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials on March 23rd, 2008

Preview: Lakers Take On Warriors

The Lakers look to continue their home-dominance over the Warriors tonight as they battle Golden State for the ...

Submitted by Massacre to Gameday, Editorials on March 23rd, 2008

Kobe, Lakers edge Sonics

LOS ANGELES (AP)—After the arduous and challenging road trip the Lakers had just completed against four of the best teams ...

Submitted by Nissan to News, Gameday on March 21st, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Sonics (Game 69 3/21/08)

Back Home Again Without Gasol going 2-2 on that road trip is nothing to scoff at. The Lakers hung tough pulled ...

Submitted by Nissan to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials, Game Reports on March 21st, 2008

Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Jazz (Game 68 3/20/08)

A Streak Broken, A Place Kept And A Road Trip Finished The Right Way From the second best home team to ...

Submitted by Nissan to Crucifidos Corner, Editorials, Game Reports on March 20th, 2008

Preview: Lakers Conclude Trip In Utah

The Lakers head into Utah looking to complete their 4 game road trip on a high note. Los Angeles ...

Submitted by Massacre to Gameday, Editorials on March 20th, 2008

Lakers Prevail In Dallas

DALLAS (AP)— Kobe Bryant scored 29 points and Vladimir Radmanovic scored 10 of his season-high 21 in the final quarter, ...

Submitted by Massacre to News, Game Reports on March 18th, 2008

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