When the Los Angeles Lakers ungraciously
bowed out of the 2011 NBA Playoffs at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks in an
unexpected four-game sweep, marking the first time in Phil Jackson's coaching
career his team was swept in a...

Swagger is a necessary evil among all of
the greats in sports.

After losing the opener of their Western Conference
quarterfinals set with upstart New Orleans, the two-time defending NBA
champion Los Angeles Lakers have responded with two straight wins.

After a surreal start to the postseason
for the Western Conference's top two teams, the San Antonio Spurs and Los
Angeles Lakers responded with victories to even their respective series
heading to their opponents' stomping ground.

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Kobe Bryant scored 28 points while Andrew
Bynum and Lamar Odom each recorded ...

The two-time defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers will
attempt to halt their first losing streak since the All-Star break when they
visit playoff-bound Portland this evening.

Boston, MA (Sports Network) - Kevin Garnett poured in 23 points and eight
rebounds while Paul Pierce donated ...

The two-time defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers will
attempt to halt their first losing streak since the All-Star break when they
visit Pacific Division-rival Golden State this evening.

Dallas, TX (Sports Network) - Kobe Bryant scored 16 points despite rolling his
ankle, and the Los Angeles Lakers ...

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Pau Gasol led the way with 23 points and
five rebounds, while frontcourt mate ...

D.J. Augustin posted 23 points and eight
assists as Charlotte rolled over Toronto, 114-101, at Time Warner Cable Arena.
Gerald Wallace finished with 20 points while Boris Diaw scored 16 points and
dished out nine assists for the...

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Chris Paul made his L.A. debut with 17
points, nine assists and seven ...

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Andrew Bynum returned to the court with a
vengeance.


In his first ...

Championship teams usually know how to play on the road but
neither of the last two NBA kingpins are accomplishing much away from their
safe havens.

Two of the Western Conference's top teams will square off
in a Hollywood showcase Thursday when Kobe Bryant and his Los Angeles Lakers
square off with Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder.