If Game 1 of the first round of the NBA playoff series between the Lakers and Denver Nuggets is any indication, this series is going to be short.The Lakers completely dominated the Nuggets, winning 103-88 on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.Where do …
On one Los Angeles street corner, an NBA team is so giddy about the postseason, their players are growing unity beards.On another Los Angeles street corner, an NBA team is under so much pressure their hair is falling out.
In one practice gym, surviving…
Last week something happened that hasn't in a long time—a movie other than "The Hunger Games " made it to No. 1 at the box office! In surprising fashion, the romantic comedy "Think Like a Man " earned the top spot while racking up some $33 million. Alas, it will be hard-pressed to stay…
NEW YORK — Either Saturday or Sunday, the Clippers will start the playoffs and no matter what, Chris Paul said he will play.Paul sat out the Clippers’ game Wednesday night against the New York Knicks because of a mild left groin strain.The Clippers w…
ATLANTA — Chris Paul limped out of the Clippers’ training room Tuesday night, his mild left groin strain causing as much pain as his team’s inexplicable performance against the Atlanta Hawks.He took the blame for the Clippers’ 109-102 loss to the Haw…
The NBA deliberated for a long time, interviewed Metta World Peace and the player he elbowed, and announced a seven-game suspension without pay for the Lakers forward 51 hours after he sent James Harden crumpling to the court.World Peace will miss the …
Monday was anything but manic for the Lakers, the time dripping by slowly as they awaited a ruling on Metta World Peace that never arrived from the NBA.The Lakers forward will surely be suspended for throwing an out-of-control elbow at Oklahoma City gu…
Pau Gasol couldn’t stop pounding Kobe Bryant on the back as they embraced after the game.One, two, three, four times, maybe more, as the Lakers came from 18 points down to eventually beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in double overtime, 114-106, Sunday at…
With eight minutes remaining in the second quarter Tuesday night, Kobe Bryant walked out of the Staples Center tunnel, unbuttoned his charcoal suit coat, and took his seat on the Lakers bench.Moments later, the San Antonio Spurs went on an 18-0 run.
Th…
Lakers forward Matt Barnes tries to block a driving layup by Spurs guard Danny Green during a game last week in San Antonio. (Eric Gay / Associated Press)
By Mike Bresnahan
April 17, 2012
When: 7:30.Where: Staples Center.On the air: TV: Prime Ti…