We assume someone was called for a flagrant or technical foul on this play, simply because Matt Barnes is in the photo.

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The Lakers have a losing record against two NBA teams: the Boston Celtics, and the Charlotte Bobcats.

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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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Ron Artest can’t check Carmelo Anthony one-on-one, but luckily, the refs have been there with defensive help all afternoon.

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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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RONDO RONDO RONDO

Old acquaintances.

Stars of the new TNT comedy series, Men Of A Certain Age

Happy birthday, Phil Jackson.

Now, could you please bring that bow tie back.

1980 Los Angeles Lakers

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EuroBall makes Pau Gasol sassy!