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Lakers take control of the rivalry - Los Angeles Times
Lakers take control of the rivalry - Los Angeles Times
It's the Lakers' turn to be the home team tonight at Staples Center, the resumption of a down-the-hall rivalry that looked pretty ragged after the Lakers' 117-79 victory seven days ago. The first quarter was actually competitive -- 30-27, Lakers -- but then the second unit sparked a 17-0 run and ...
Will Defense Lead the Lakers to a Championship? - Basketball News & NBA Rumors -
hoopsworld.com — After just two games into the season, it's hard not to be impressed by the Los Angeles... Lakers and their pair of wins (by a combined total of 58 points). The training camp buzzword of "defense" sounded nice but that's often nothing more than an empty ... (more) Will Defense Lead the Lakers to a Championship? - ...
Lakers, Andrew Bynum agree to four-year deal - Los Angeles Times
Lakers, Andrew Bynum agree to four-year deal - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com — "This has been a fantastic week for me so far: turning 21, winning our first two games... of the season, and now getting this new contract signed," Bynum said in a statement. "This gives me and my family financial security, and more importantly, cements ... (more) Lakers, Andrew Bynum agree to four-year deal - Los ...
Nike Hyperdunk [Los Angeles Lakers] | Home & Away
Nike Hyperdunk [Los Angeles Lakers] | Home & Away
repcodes.com — Los Angeles Laker fans now have the ability to represent they favorite team with these two new... Nike Hyperdunk colorways, one in the Lakers home colors ( white/gold/purple) and another in the Lakers away colors (black/gold/purple). (more) Nike Hyperdunk [Los Angeles Lakers] | Home & Away
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Wednesday: First Cup
ESPN.com - TrueHoop — ... Mike Bresnahan of the Los Angeles Times: "The Lakers are now 3-0, the Clippers 0-4, and even the involved parties have trouble referring to this thing as a rivalry. The Lakers are 38-11 against the Clippers since Kobe Bryant came into the league, but Bryant carefully chose his words Tuesday, allowing that the Lakers had 'probably' swung back to dominance after splitting the season series with the Clippers from 2005 to '07. Bryant, however, was emphatic about one thing. He did not want to revisit the fact that he almost became a Clipper when they offered ...

Clippers at Lakers - Game Preview and Open Thread
Clips Nation — ... to go.  But in the latest version of Marc Stein's Power Rankings, it's 'I <3 the 80s' with the 3-0 Lakers number 1, and the 0-4 Clippers dead last.  And it's hard to argue.  The Lakers have a league best point differential of +21.7 and the Clippers have the league's worst at -21.5.  In a victory of sorts, the Lakers are only favored by 15 in this one - seems pretty clear the spread should be more like, say, 21.  Lakers beat writer Mike Bresnahan has more on the Lakers/Clippers mismatch in today's LA Times.  The sliver of hope for ...

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