Days of NBA Lives: Wherein the Lakers went to see “Lincoln”Eric Freeman, yahoo.com At this point, most of the NBA is on Twitter. It's a wild world of training updates, questions as to which movies they should go see, and explanations of their Call of Duty prowess. Every so often, though, you also get a picture into the more interestin… |
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Eric Freeman, yahoo.com Back when Shaquille O'Neal was the most dominant force in the NBA, several teams utilized the "Hack-a-Shaq" strategy that essentially turned every Los Angeles Lakers possession into an opportunity to see a gigantic man attempt to shoot a ball … |
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Carl Lamarre, dimemag.com With Lakers guard Kobe Bryant becoming the fifth and fastest player in NBA history to score 30,000 points, Dime is looking at all angles of the five-time champion’s career today. (Hey, we already called him the greatest player since 2000.) It’s equal … |
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Evans Could Return Friday; Lopez Still OutDec 6, 2012
Howard Beck, nytimes.com Reggie Evans of the Nets is expected to play Friday against the Warriors. Brook Lopez will miss at least one more game. |
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Spencer Lund, dimemag.com With Lakers guard Kobe Bryant becoming the fifth and fastest player in NBA history to score 30,000 points, Dime is looking at all angles of the five-time champion’s career today. (Hey, we already called him the greatest player since 2000.) It’s equal … |
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Dan Devine, yahoo.com The Los Angeles Clippers had a little bit of fun at the expense of the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night, with some loose Dallas passing and some tight L.A. defense — 18 Clipper steals, 22 Maverick turnovers, 26 Clipper points — led to the likes of … |
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Dime Magazine, dimemag.com With Lakers guard Kobe Bryant becoming the fifth and fastest player in NBA history to score 30,000 points, Dime is looking at all angles of the five-time champion’s career today. (Hey, we already called him the greatest player since 2000.) It’s equal … |
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Lakers reportedly turn down Pau Gasol trade offers from Raptors and Wolves, as they shouldDec 6, 2012
Dan Devine, yahoo.com The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Hornets on Tuesday night, coasting to a 103-87 win over the Don't-Call-Me-Pelicans behind a record-setting performance from Kobe Bryant, strong second-half pressure defense and a combined 11-of-21 mark from be… |
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The Meaning of Kobe Bryant at 30,000Dec 6, 2012
Beckley Mason, nytimes.com Kobe Bryant is the youngest player to score 30,000 points, and at 34, he is not only leading the N.B.A. in scoring this season, he's also enjoying the most efficient scoring season of his career. |
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Kobe reaches 30,000-point mark in Lakers' routDec 6, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, making him the fifth player in NBA history to score 30,000, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a two-game skid with a 103-87 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. |
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This Lady Behind The Clippers Bench Was The Only One Unimpressed By Last Night's PerformanceDec 6, 2012
Timothy Burke, deadspin.com Last night's 112-90 Clippers win over the Mavericks was a performance the AP called "dominating" and one that featured a series of spectacular dunks and lobs—one of which we've already featured this morning. More » |
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Justin Kubatko, nytimes.com Besides Jrue Holiday of the 76ers, Eric Bledsoe of the Clippers and Larry Sanders of the Bucks, in their third years, have made larger contributions to their teams this season. |
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Patrick Malee, dimemag.com With Lakers guard Kobe Bryant becoming the fifth and fastest player in NBA history to score 30,000 points, Dime is looking at all angles of the five-time champion’s career today. (Hey, we already called him the greatest player since 2000.) It’s equal … |
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Tom Ley, deadspin.com Alley-oops are eye-catching because they occupy so much space and time. The lob pass goes up, the finisher readies himself to take off, and we get time to watch it all unfold as anticipation for the big finale builds. More » |
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Marc Stein, ESPN.com The Los Angeles Lakers, largely at the behest of general manager Mitch Kupchak, have rebuffed trade inquiries from at least two teams for Pau Gasol, according to sources with knowledge of the Lakers' thinking. |
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Associated Press, ESPN.com Blake Griffin had 19 points and 13 rebounds, and Chris Paul added 14 points and 13 assists, propelling the Los Angeles Clippers to their fourth straight victory, 112-90 over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. |
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Lakers squelch two-game skid by rolling over Hornets |
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MAHONEY: Kobe makes history as Lakers rollDec 6, 2012
Kobe Bryant made history, but he wasn't the only reason the Lakers bounced back with a 103-87 win over the Hornets. Rob Mahoney credits L.A.'s stifling pressure and potent post play. |
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Nate Taylor, nytimes.com Raymond Felton, who sustained a bruised left thumb in a victory against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, decided not to skip Wednesday's game, playing with bandages taped on his hand for part of the game. |
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