By Joe Manganiello Everything out of Los Angeles through Thursday was an effort to calm the masses. They had won just one game dating as far back as May 18. They dropped games four and five in second round of the playoffs against the Thunder, then lost every preseason game this fall and began the regular season 1-4. But tinseltown was going to be okay if they stuck to the … [Read more...] about Lakers make Mike Brown the scapegoat for early-season sheepishness
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Box Score Breakdown | Thunder @ Lakers
By Kyle Soppe The Thunder are the team to beat in the West, and they proved it once again on Thursday night, as they beat the Lakers 102-93. Much has been made about Russell Westbrook's style of play, but Westbrook proved he can do it all last night. He poured in 36 points, improving the Thunder's record to 10-4 when he goes for at least 30 points. Point guards that shoot … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Thunder @ Lakers
Box Score Breakdwon | Lakers @ Pistons
By Kyle Soppe The Detroit Pistons hardly played their best game, but a big night from Rodney "Teach me how to" Stuckey led to a overtime upset of the Lakers on Tuesday night, 88-85. The Pistons offense struggled in a 9 point third quarter, but bounced back when it counted most, scoring 10 points in the five minute extra session. Stuckey led all scorers with 34 points, … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdwon | Lakers @ Pistons
Box Score Breakdown | Lakers @ Celtics
By Kyle Soppe The Lakers came into the famed Boston Garden and left with a hard fought 88-87 win in overtime, ending the Celtics five game winning streak. This was a tight game throughout, as the Lakers largest lead was four points, and that came halfway through the overtime period. Pau Gasol has taken this month (four games) to separate himself from the "soft" title … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Lakers @ Celtics