LA vs Golden State NBA Hoops Handicapping
The Los Angeles Lakers answered the question of whether they could win without Kobe Bryant on Tuesday, beating cross-town rival Los Angeles Clippers in the season opener.
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LA vs. LA NBA Hoops Handicapping
The Los Angeles Lakers will open the 2013 NBA regular season campaign on Tuesday night at the Staples Center, when they host cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers.
Clippers vs Lakers NBA Spread/Handicapping
The Los Angeles Lakers have started their season in underwhelming fashion following the incredible offseason that brought Dwight Howard and Steve Nash to town. Winless through two games, the Lakers are now set to host the team that shares the same building, the Los Angeles Clippers. This rivalry hasn’t always been headline-worthy on the national stage, but with both teams fighting for contention this year, their contest Friday night will be the primetime matchup on ESPN.
Mavericks vs Lakers NBA Spread/Handicapping
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks have established a rich history over the past decade, but these two rivals are both bringing in new-look rosters into the 2012-13 season. The season opener in Los Angeles is going to be a showcase of the two new rotations, and it will be broadcast for the national audience to see on the first night of the new season.
Los Angeles Lakers Season Preview – NBA Predictions
The Los Angeles Lakers had one of the busiest offseasons of any team in the NBA, and as a result, they’re going to be ready to contend for a title in 2013. The 2011-12 season was a major disappointment, and when a shakeup was needed in L.A., GM Mitch Kupchak did what needed to be done to get this team back on track.
NBA Playoffs Basketball Matchup: Lakers vs Thunder
Well, it’s come down to this again.
If the Lakers want to stave off elimination on Monday at Oklahoma City, they must play a full 48-minutes of basketball, especially big man Pau Gasol who needs to step up and turn in a massive double-double performance.
NBA Playoffs Basketball Matchup: Thunder vs Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers looked poised to walk away with a win in Game 2 of their Western Conference second-round series in Oklahoma, but the Thunder rallied behind a superhuman effort from Kevin Durant to head out west, up two games to none for Game 3 on Friday.
NBA Playoffs Basketball Matchup: Nuggets vs Lakers
After disposing of the defending champion Dallas Mavericks in a quick four games, the Oklahoma City Thunder got eight days rest as they prepare to host the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinal on Monday night at the Chesapeake Energy Arena.
NBA Playoffs Basketball Matchup: Nuggets vs Lakers
Trailing 3-1 in the series, the Denver Nuggets bounced back with two straight wins to tie their first round playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers, setting up a pivotal Game 7 on Saturday night at the Staples Center.
NBA Handicapping Predictions – Lakers vs Nuggets
Denver was supposed to be finished by now, but they marched into Staples Center on Tuesday night and stunned the Lakers 102-99.
NBA Playoffs Basketball Matchup: Nuggets vs Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers will aim to close out their first round playoff series at home with a win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 on Tuesday night.
NBA Handicapping Predictions – Lakers vs Nuggets
The Nuggets are hoping the high altitude and some home cooking can help them get back in the series with the Lakers. Los Angeles dominated the first two games to jump out to a 2-0 lead. Denver is facing a must win game here.
NBA Handicapping Predictions – Nuggets vs Lakers
The Lakers controlled Game One of this series from the early minutes of the game. Denver shot only 35% from the floor, while the Lakers shot 50%. Andrew Bynum had a rare triple-double involving blocked shots.
NBA Handicapping Predictions – Lakers vs Spurs
The Lakers and Spurs have split the 2 games they have played this season with San Antonio embarrassing the Lakers in the last match up.
NBA Basketball Matchup: Spurs vs Lakers
The San Antonio Spurs are enjoying a sneaky good season.
NBA Basketball Matchup: Nuggets vs Lakers
The Pacific Division-leading Lakers will host the seventh-place Denver Nuggets who are clinging to a 1.5 game lead over the Utah Jazz for the final playoff spot on Friday night in the City of Angles.
