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The last time we saw the Los Angeles Lakers in Dallas, it resulted in what looks like a sizable shift in the Laker franchise’s direction. The date was May 8, 2011, and it was Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. The Lakers entered the playoffs as the huge favorites in the West to reach their fourth straight NBA Finals, but they were pushed by the New Orleans Hornets and Chris Paul in the first round. Still, not many gave the Mavericks much of a chance in the … [Read more...]
The Los Angeles Clippers faltered against two of the Western Conference's elite teams while splitting four games last week, but facing one of the conference's worst squads could help them bounce back. The Clippers visit the Golden State Warriors on Monday looking to avoid their first consecutive losses since late December. Los Angeles (19-10) has the West's third-best record, but came up short against two fellow contenders last week while going 2-2 overall. After … [Read more...]
Phoenix Suns coach Alvin Gentry believes he needs someone other than Grant Hill to defend Kobe Bryant in order for his team to contain the league's scoring leader. Bryant doesn't think it makes any difference who guards him. Coming off another big performance against the Suns, Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers look to win a fourth straight game and sweep this home-and-home series Sunday night at the US Airways Center. After finishing with a season-low 10 points … [Read more...]
The Portland Trail Blazers are on the verge of their longest home losing streak in nearly six years. If recent history is any indication, the Atlanta Hawks are in good position to make that happen. Atlanta seeks its seventh consecutive win over Portland, which may be without LaMarcus Aldridge again Saturday night when the teams meet at the Rose Garden. The Hawks (19-11) have only three victories during an inconsistent eight-game stretch overall, but they won for … [Read more...]
While highlight shows focus on Linsanity and monster dunks from Blake Griffin, the San Antonio Spurs have quietly put together the NBA's longest winning streak of the season. The veteran team is far less flashy than Griffin's Clippers, but Los Angeles is right behind the Spurs in the race for first place in the Western Conference. In a matchup of division leaders, San Antonio looks to extend its winning streak to 10 games and continue its dominance of the Clippers … [Read more...]
