NBA Western Conference Playoff Matchups And Predictions
By: Martin Sumners The NBA lockout-shortened regular season has come to a close and the playoff teams have been decided. Let’s take a look at the Western Conference matchups to give you insight into...
View ArticleMetta World Peace Makes Elbow Jokes On Twitter
(CBS) – Metta World Peace got busy tweeting to his 324,000+ followers on Friday night: (Most recent on top) “I’m looking forward to the playoffs…. I think okc wins in 5 or 4… I think Miami wins in 7…...
View ArticleLakers’ Jordan Hill Charged With Felony Assault
LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Los Angeles Lakers forward Jordan Hill has been charged with third-degree felony assault resulting from an altercation with his girlfriend, according to the Houston district...
View ArticleKobe Scores 38 To Lead Lakers Past Nuggets, Go Up 2-0 In Series
Box Score | Lakers Playoff Schedule | Playoffs Coverage LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant scored 38 points, Andrew Bynum followed up his playoff-opening triple-double with 27 points and nine rebounds,...
View ArticleNuggets Crush Lakers To Force Game 7
DENVER (CBS/AP) — Ty Lawson scored 32 points, fellow spark plug Corey Brewer added 18 and the Denver Nuggets forced a Game 7 in their first-round playoff series with a dominating 113-96 win over the...
View ArticleMetta’s Defense Makes Difference To Lead Lakers Past Nuggets In Game 7
LOS ANGELES (AP) Pau Gasol had 23 points, 17 rebounds and six assists, Metta World Peace scored 15 points in his return from a seven-game suspension, and the Los Angeles Lakers outlasted the Denver...
View ArticleLakers Crushed By Thunder In Game 1
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Russell Westbrook had 27 points and nine assists, Kevin Durant added 25 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder blasted the weary Los Angeles Lakers 119-90 on Monday night in the...
View ArticleDurant Misses 3-Pointer In Final Seconds As Lakers Take Game 3
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant didn’t miss on 18 free throws and scored 14 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied late for a 99-96 victory over Oklahoma City in...
View ArticleThunder Comeback Again To Take 3-1 Lead Against Lakers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Russell Westbrook scored 10 of his 37 points during a stirring fourth-quarter comeback, Kevin Durant added 31 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 13.7 seconds left, and...
View ArticleLakers Season Comes To An End After Game 5 Loss
OKLAHOMA CITY (CBS) – Russell Westbrook scored 28 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers 106-90 to eliminate the Lakers in five games. The victory puts the Thunder in the...
View ArticleNBA Western Conference Finals Matchup And Prediction
By: Martin Sumners Back in 1999, while Prince was partying, the NBA played a 50 game strike-shortened season that ended with the San Antonio Spurs being crowned champions. That first title for the...
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