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The Lakers made six three-pointers against Miami, but Quentin Richardson made seven triples on his own. That was the difference, as the Heat edged the Lakers by three in OT. Richardson also had three steals and a block. Somewhere, Darius Miles tapped his forehead with both fists and wept proud tears.
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Between the NCAA’s investigation of USC and the 25 points he scored in the first 47:42 of the Lakers-Grizzlies game, O.J. Mayo was going to break the hearts of every single Angeleno this week. But he whiffed on two game-icing free throws, Kobe Bryant drilled a three-pointer to win, and only the city of Memphis was heart-broken tonight.
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Kobe Bryant leaves Phil Jackson hanging on a fist pump, and Phil tries to play if off…
Funniest thing I’ve seen all day.
Nice necklace, Phil.
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Laker great Earvin “Magic” Johnson for San Manuel Indian Casino.
Because David Stern has banned (*gasp*) standing up if you are on the bench, the Lakers have thought of their own clever celebration without getting up. Adam Morrison can now add profssional leg-stomper/crosser to his repertoire.
Happy birthday, Phil Jackson.
Now, could you please bring that bow tie back.
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