The Toronto Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors 114-110 to win the 2019 NBA Championship. Kawhi Leonard, who is set to become a top free agent come July 1st, was named Finals MVP. How will this victory affect his Free Agency decision? The Lakers are among his numerous suitors, so the next few weeks should be interesting.
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2019 NBA Playoffs Predictions: Western Conference First Round
The 2019 NBA Playoffs are here! For the sixth straight year, my favorite team for the past 19 years, the Los Angeles Lakers, is not a participant. That irks me so much, but I am a basketball junkie and there are still at least 16 more NBA games to be played until a champion isContinueContinue reading “2019 NBA Playoffs Predictions: Western Conference First Round”
2014 NBA Playoffs Predictions: First Round
Western Conference 1 SAS vs. 8 DAL (Spurs swept season series 4-0) Spurs in 5. San Antonio is too good right now and too motivated by last year’s Finals disappointment to lose to an average team in the first round. The Mavs just don’t have the tools to derail the Spurs and pull off an upset.ContinueContinue reading “2014 NBA Playoffs Predictions: First Round”
The Aftermath: Remembering The Day Kobe Went Down
On this day a year ago, I was in my room watching the Lakers take on the Warriors as the two teams tried to secure favorable playoff berths in the ultra-competitive Western Conference. Everyone playing showed heart but no one showed it more than the Black Mamba, Kobe Bryant (as usual). Prior to the fourth quarter, he hadContinueContinue reading “The Aftermath: Remembering The Day Kobe Went Down”
Grading the Lakers’ Trade Deadline Activity
The trade deadline has come and passed, and like in the previous two years, it was relatively quiet. The biggest name to have been traded is the Indiana Pacer’s ex-franchise player Danny Granger, who was sent to the Philadelphia 76ers for Evan Turner and LaVoy Allen. We’re not going to provided in-depth analysis on thatContinueContinue reading “Grading the Lakers’ Trade Deadline Activity”
Lakers Win Ultra-Bizarre Game With Only FOUR Players
In case you didn’t know, the 2013-2014 NBA season has been a disaster for the Los Angeles Lakers because of all the injuries to its players. Here’s a quick recap of all the Lakers’ injury (as of February 5th): (Injuries marked with an asterisk (*) means that it’s already healed) Pau Gasol (C/PF) – strained groin, upper respiratory track infection*, mild ankle sprain*ContinueContinue reading “Lakers Win Ultra-Bizarre Game With Only FOUR Players”
2013 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference First Round Predictions
It’s here! The 2013 NBA Playoffs have arrived. Basketball fans around have been waiting for this time to come, and now that it has come, let’s take this opportunity to talk about the teams we’re rooting for. I’m sure a lot of you have placed your bets on the Oklahoma City Thunder, the San AntonioContinueContinue reading “2013 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference First Round Predictions”
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