lakersblog.latimes.com - 12/1/2008
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Tonight's 112-99 win over the Toronto Raptors provided a glimpse at what both makes the Lakers arguably the best team in the league, along with their (relative) weaknesses. When it comes to the latter, a trapping D currently in practice can effectively force teams into taking jumpers from ...
Raptors-Lakers: Toronto Blown Away By NBA Best
bleacherreport.com 12/1/2008 — The Toronto Raptors had no answer for Kobe and company as they dropped another game in the standings, losing 112-99 against the Lakers.
Chris Bosh was held under 20 points for the first time this season, adding only 12 points with six rebounds and ...
Lakers beat Raptors, improve to 14-1 (AP)
sports.yahoo.com 12/1/2008 — Pau Gasol had 24 points and nine rebounds, Kobe Bryant had 23 points and seven assists before sitting out the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 112-99 on Sunday night to improve their league-best record to 14-1. ...
TLN’s Post-Game Report: Lakers vs. Raptors
thelakersnation.com 12/1/2008 —
You know life is good when you are watching Mbenga block a shot which leads to a Luke Walton jumper.
The Lakers blew out another opponent Sunday night at Staples. This one was a result of great passing and team defense. The Lakers held the ...
Lakers play it fast without getting too loose - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com 12/1/2008 — The Lakers outscored the Toronto Raptors, beating them at their own push-the-pace preference, 112-99, at Staples Center. Pau Gasol had 24 points, Kobe Bryant had 23, and perhaps the only other activity that needed to be mentioned was some inactivity ...
Depth on offense lifts Lakers over Raptors
ocregister.com 2/5/2009 — Cruising through most of the game with tepid defense, the Lakers took control down the stretch to beat Toronto and set up their big game in Boston.
Thank Canada: Lakers 115, Raptors 107
lakersblog.latimes.com 2/5/2009 — As far as works of art go, it was less Rembrandt, more paint-by-numbers, but Wednesday night in Toronto, the Lakers recovered from a terrible first half defensively to escape with a 115-107 win over the Raptors. Kobe led the way with 36/9/5 on 13-28 ...
Break It Down For Me: New-Look Lakers
slamonline.com 11/22/2008 — by John Krolik
Yesterday, we discussed how wild it is that the Cavaliers are the no. 1 team in offensive efficiency. Today, an even scarier concept: The Lakers, who play at the third-fastest pace in the league and score 105 points a game, are the ...
Lakers Face Raptors, 1st Of Back-To-Back
laballtalk.com 2/5/2009 — Lakers are on the 4th game of their 6 game road trip and are looking for perfection. The Raptors have a bunch of big guys and plenty of shooters. Can the Lakers keep up with the Raptors while Bynum is out of the lineup? We shall see.
Raps won't be manhandled
torontosun.com 12/2/2008 — When it comes to its sports properties playing with a snarl, the hockey team and its new no-nonsense president are supposed to carry the standard for Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Ltd.
Raptors game day - Lakers/Raps (Memories of Kobe linger)
cuzoogle.com 2/4/2009 — L.A. Lakers at Toronto Raptors
As a fan of the Toronto Raptors, the name Kobe Bryant makes you want turn the oven on high and stick your head in. Even if it was a few years ago, the famous 81-point night feels like it was yesterday. Now he is ...
Lakers 112, Raptors 99 —
NYT > Pro Basketball 12/1/2008
Pau Gasol had 24 points and nine rebounds, Kobe Bryant had 23 points and seven assists before sitting out the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 112-99 on Sunday night to improve their league-best record to 14-1. > ...
Six NBA Games to Watch in December —
Bleacher Report - NBA 12/1/2008
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