Tag: xavier henry
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Los Angeles Lakers finish the Memphis Grizzlies ... and their road trip
The Los Angeles Lakers struggled on this road trip but managed to a pull out a victory in Tuesday night's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. The game started out with two fast turnovers at the...
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Kobe Bryant looks rusty in return loss to Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Lakers game last night was bigger than usual. All season the Lakers have been a pretty fun team to watch, but it's just not the same without Kobe Bryant....
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Depleted Los Angeles Lakers present ripe pickings for Sacramento Kings
Tonight, the Sacramento Kings will host a Los Angeles Lakers team which is dominated by news and updates of the possible return of Kobe Bryant, a player whose absence has left a void in basketball,...
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Kobe Bryant: The Return of the Mamba
First, the good news: Kobe Bryant will return soon and be a Laker for life. We cannot understate the importance of either statement for the future of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise, their current season...
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Preview: Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers, Nov. 26, 2013
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr Time : 4:00 p.m. PST Location : Verizon Center, Washington, DC Where to watch : TWC/NBA TV The Los Angeles Lakers kick off a three-game road trip in Washington, D.C....
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Los Angeles Lakers: The pros and cons of playing faster
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike D’Antoni’s offensive system is predicated on the ability of his players and offense to move quick. Really, really quick. He wants the offense constantly moving in order to catch...
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Paul George fills the Kobe void
It’s been three weeks and Kobe’s still not back. We can’t press the process, of course not. As much as I want to see Kobe Bryant in uniform for the Los Angeles Lakers, there is...
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Steve Blake: Vino Blanco, a quality vintage
Wine is an interesting thing. Many factors contribute to its success or lack thereof, and albeit personal preference, there are still some constants in regard to harvesting a quality product. When thinking of such constants,...
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Free Jordan HIll
Since my last crack at the Los Angeles Lakers roster, coach Mike D’Antoni incorporated my most pressing suggestion, the promotion of Xavier Henry to the starting lineup, and ignored nearly everything else. Typical D’Antoni. He...
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Fantasy Basketball: First week, first impressions
Damian Lillard is on track and taking his Rookie of the Year campaign to the next level. He's knocking down threes, lighting up the scoreboard and is clearly in the driver's seat in Portland. Few...
