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L.A. Lakers' Pivot Points: Five Potholes On The Road To A Repeat, Part 3
L.A. Lakers' Pivot Points: Five Potholes On The Road To A Repeat, Part 3
If the Los Angeles Lakers can manage to escape San Antonio and Denver, who I see as their biggest challenges in the West, their journey will lead them to the NBA Finals where they will face one of three potential opponents from the Eastern Conference. The first of these teams is Cleveland, which is probably the best match-up for the defending champions. The Lakers hold all of the primary advantages over the Cavaliers, save one. But that one just happens to be LeBron James. James has jumped to the ...
About Last Night: The Detroit Pistons have no answer for Kobe Bryant
About Last Night: The Detroit Pistons have no answer for Kobe Bryant
blog.mlive.com — The Pistons couldn't stop Kobe Bryant and the Lakers couldn't stop Will Bynum, but unfortunately, they could... stop just about everyone else. (more) About Last Night: The Detroit Pistons have no answer for ...
Detroit Pistons aren’t ready for games like this
pistonpowered.com — After last night’s 106-93 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, Jonas Jerebko went up to Kobe Bryant... and congratulated him. Bryant look up, saw who it was, looked the rookie in the eye and said, “Good game.” It’s funny, but I think Kobe was serious. Last night’s game turned for the worse when ... (more) Detroit Pistons aren’t ready for games like this
Cavs Win Streak, Wizards Losing Streak Both Snapped as Wiz Pull off 108-91 Win
Cavs Win Streak, Wizards Losing Streak Both Snapped as Wiz Pull off 108-91 Win
waitingfornextyear.com — The Cleveland Cavaliers came into Wednesday night’s game in Washington nursing a 5 game win streak. The... Wizards meanwhile had been losers of 6 straight, a streak the Cavaliers started earlier this month in Cleveland. Both streaks would reach their end by the time this game was over. LeBron James ... (more) Cavs Win Streak, Wizards Losing Streak Both Snapped as ...
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