Bynum Returns As Lakers Host Nuggets
The Los Angeles Lakers already may be getting the hang of new coach Mike Brown's defensive-minded system. Having Andrew Bynum back could make them even tougher at that end of the floor.
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The Los Angeles Lakers already may be getting the hang of new coach Mike Brown's defensive-minded system. Having Andrew Bynum back could make them even tougher at that end of the floor.
Kobe Bryant scored 28 points and the Los Angeles Lakers evened their record at 2-2 to start the season after beating the New York Knicks, 99-82 on Thursday night at the Staples Center.
After starting the season with a dramatic win, the New York Knicks opened a three-game road trip with a disappointing loss.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike Brown has secured his first victory with his new team, as the Lakers (1-2) crushed the Utah Jazz (0-1) 96- 71 on Tuesday night at the Staples Center.
For better or worse, the Los Angeles Lakers are quickly getting their lone back-to-back-to-back stretch out of the way.
Marcus Thornton scored 27 points and the Sacramento Kings beat the Los Angeles Lakers on their home floor for the first time in six meetings on Monday night, 100-91.
NBA fans seem more excited about basketball's return than bitter about the lockout based on television ratings for the league's delayed openers.
Despite an injured wrist, Kobe Bryant nearly led the Los Angeles Lakers to an impressive season-opening victory.
The reigning NBA MVP Derrick Rose hit a floater from inside the paint with 4.8 seconds left to give the Chicago Bulls a stunning 88-87 victory over the Lakers on Sunday evening at the Staples Center.
The Los Angeles Lakers will open their lockout- delayed season Sunday at Staples Center, facing the Chicago Bulls in their 13th consecutive Christmas Day game, with Kobe Bryant setting a record as soon as he takes the court.
Andrew Bynum's suspension has reportedly been reduced.
Blake Griffin took charge in the second half, scoring 20 of his 30 points after halftime, leading the Clippers to a 108-103 win over the Lakers on Wednesday night at Staples Center.
The Los Angeles Lakers say Kobe Bryant won't play in Wednesday night's preseason finale because of an injury suffered in the team's first preseason game against the Clippers.
In between the Mavericks' party in Miami and the Chris Paul celebration in Los Angeles, business got in the way of basketball.
Chris Paul's debut with the Los Angeles Clippers was the most-watched preseason game in NBA TV history.
