Lakers Need Improved Bench Play from World Peace to Improve

January 30, 2012 – R.S. De France The Los Angeles Lakers lost another road game. Big surprise. But losing 100-89 to the Milwaukee Bucks, who just lost Andrew Bogut for another 8-12 weeks? [Read more]…  Read More →

Who’s the Best Power Forward in Los Angeles: Blake Griffin or Pau Gasol?

January 27, 2012 – R.S. De France In the first battle of Los Angeles 2012, the Clippers edged the Lakers, 102-94. In that game, Blake Griffin, 22 points and 14 rebounds, and Chris Paul, 33 points and 6 assists, overcame 42 points and 7 rebounds by Kobe Bryant and 14 points and 10 rebounds from Pau Gasol. As the Lakers and Clippers met again January... [Read more]...

A Fishy Ending in L.A.

January 17, 2012 – R.S. De France Kobe Bryant’s streak of scoring 40+ points ended at four games, but the Los Angeles Lakers were still able to win the game and win back some pride, beating the world champion Dallas Mavericks in a close battle, 73-70. Leading all players in scoring was Dirk Nowitzki with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Having won... [Read more]...

UCLA Improves; Wins over Arizona

January 11, 2012 – R.S. De France Recently, UCLA defeated Arizona and Arizona State back-to-back, with a night’s rest in between. UCLA beat Arizona 65-58, and then turned around and blasted Arizona State 75-58. These two wins in a row may help UCLA get back on track. Before losing to Stanford and California, UCLA had a five-game win-streak. Here... [Read more]...

Should the Lakers Trade Bynum for Howard?

January 5, 2012 – R.S. De France This seems like one of the most over-asked questions in NBA circles over the last few years. Should the Lakers trade Andrew Bynum for Dwight Howard? But, it’s being asked again, especially after Dwight Howard’s pedestrian start to the season and Andrew Bynum’s recent 20-20 game against the Houston Rockets.... [Read more]...

Are the Lakers Worse Than Last Season?

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Are the Clippers a Bigger Draw than the Lakers in LA?

December 16, 2011 – R.S. De France I am about to write something I’d never imagined possible. But, in the city of glitz, glamour, big lights, and movie stars, have the Los Angeles Clippers surpassed the Los Angeles Lakers as the biggest basketball attraction in town? The Lakers always have a way of staying relevant and competitive. Even before... [Read more]...

Odom Trade to Mavs is a Head-Scratcher

December 12, 2011 – R.S. De France A fter putting in a serious bid for New Orleans Hornets All-Star point guard Chris Paul, the Los Angeles Lakers appeared to be on their way to another successful offseason. That is until the Lakers traded Lamar Odom, who is considered by most teams to be a substantial trading chip, to the Dallas Mavericks, of... [Read more]...

As Cedric Ceballos Recovers, We Look Back

November 24, 2011 – R.S. De France So far, Ceballos has done well and looks to be on the road to recovery. [Read more]…  Read More →

UCLA Bruins Burned by Blue Raiders in Maui Invitational

November 17, 2011 – R.S. De France So far, this has been a rough start for the UCLA Bruins (0-2). Last year, the Bruins did pretty well in the tournament, and since Head Coach Ben Howland took over, this team has been pretty sensational, making two Final Four’s and being Runner-up once. But, today, the Bruins are in a rebuilding year, so they... [Read more]...