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Three things the Nuggets must do to beat the Lakers

September 17, 2020 Paul Tamayo 0

The Denver Nuggets are back in the Western Conference Finals, and they will be duking it out against the Los Angeles Lakers, the same foe they faced the last time they reached this stage of the playoffs. Denver completed a stunning turnaround that saw them climb back from a glaring 1-3 hole in the semifinals, and pull off an upset over Kawhi Leonard and the heavily-favorited Clippers squad.… Read more

Anthony Davis proves Clippers can’t guard him in Lakers’ bubble win

July 31, 2020 Matthew Bowen 0

The NBA returned at a break-neck pace on Thursday night as both games went down the wire. After enjoying a tasty opening bout between the Jazz and Pelicans, the premier match-up between the two L.A. giants did not disappoint with the Lakers narrowly besting the Clippers 103-101.

Lakers can prove superiority against weakened Clippers in unique bubble matchup

July 29, 2020 Matthew Bowen 1

The last battle between these two West Coast giants feels two worlds away. The Lakers edged out the win in a tough-fought affair 112-103 with the ‘side-kicks’ shining; forward Anthony Davis leading the Lakers with 30 points and guard/forward Paul George finished with 31 points.… Read more

Three key storylines when competitive NBA games restart

July 25, 2020 Josh Atherton 0

After four months of no basketball, the NBA is gearing up for the resumption of the 2019-2020 season. With such a long hiatus fans can be forgiven for forgetting the current narratives surrounding the NBA. We have taken a look around the league and selected the three main plots to follow upon its resumption.

Is this Kobe Bryant’s greatest achievement?

July 7, 2020 Lewis Stokes 0

Kobe Bryant's iron man MVP award might be his greatest achievement.

Will J.R. Smith be able to help the Lakers win this year’s NBA title?

July 3, 2020 Josh Atherton 1

On July 1st it was finally confirmed JR Smith has joined the Los Angeles Lakers for the remainder of the 2019-2020 season. It is unclear how much of a role JR will play for the Lakers when basketball returns, but it certainly provides additional depth and experience to their backcourt.… Read more

What does J.R. Smith need to do to earn crunch time minutes?

July 2, 2020 Sam Cox 0

The Los Angeles Lakers confirmed the signing of J.R. Smith on Wednesday as a replacement for Avery Bradley, who opted out of the Orlando bubble last week.

The time Kobe Bryant tried to recruit Dirk Nowitzki

June 29, 2020 Lewis Stokes 0

Kobe Bryant and Dirk Nowitzki both spent their entire careers with the team that drafted them.

LeBron James deserves more credit for how he’s adapted to the changing NBA

May 22, 2020 Lewis Stokes 0

However, there is one challenge that James has faced and overcome that he does not get credit for. This is adapting to the three-point era.

Lakers or Knicks: Where is DeMarcus Cousins heading in free agency?

April 30, 2020 Sam Cox 0

DeMarcus Cousins signed with the Los Angeles Lakers last off-season. An ACL injury ended his season before it began, however, and the former All-Star was released by the Lakers a few weeks ago.

Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game: The game that immortalised a transcendent superstar

April 5, 2020 Matthew Bowen 0

There never was, or ever will be, a better scorer in the modern era than Kobe Bean Bryant.

Kobe Bryant’s final game: Greatest sports moment of the 21st century?

April 3, 2020 Matthew Bowen 1

There is a reason why the art of sport is considered the greatest show on earth. The storylines that unfold over decades, the actors who take centre stage and the levels of drama so high that it literally turns the viewers borderline insane. Whereas the contest of sport is rich with the aforementioned traits, one thing it's painstakingly short on is happy endings.

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