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Beginning of the End for Artest? We Can Only Hope

Posted on December 26, 2009 by theHoundDawg

Do the Lakers think we’re all idiots? The guy that instigated the most despicable incident in NBA history, the guy who recently announced to the world that he used to down a few shots at half-time of games while he … Continue reading →

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Lakers, NBA, Off to Expected Start

Posted on November 5, 2009 by theHoundDawg

The vastly improved and now relatively healthy Celtics are off to the start I anticipated, as are the Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets. Orlando, who I thought had no chance of repeating, especially in light of no more Hido, and … Continue reading →

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Laker Off-Season Begins with Ups and Downs

Posted on July 8, 2009 by theHoundDawg

In the three-plus weeks since the Lakers became NBA Champs, a lot has happened to the team. First and foremost, Phil Jackson has agreed to return next season. That means that regardless of what player decisions the personnel gurus make, … Continue reading →

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Lakers Win – Now What About Next Year?

Posted on June 15, 2009 by theHoundDawg

Congrats to the entire Laker family for a fabulous season, especially Dr Jerry and Buss generation two, Mitch Kupchak, Phil, and the entire team. As I said before the season, and frequently thereafter, the Lakers have the most talented and … Continue reading →

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Lakers’ Perimeter Defense Key to Series

Posted on June 2, 2009 by theHoundDawg

The “experts” all say that Dwight Howard will be the key to this series. Well, I don’t think so. This series will be decided not inside the paint, but outside the arc. Howard will get his points, regardless. That will … Continue reading →

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Not “King” Yet, LeBron Can Watch the Lakers Win on TV

Posted on May 30, 2009 by theHoundDawg

Watching the Lakers dominate on Friday night, I saw this deep, all-around team, lead by the dominant player in basketball, Kobe Bryant, get back to the series they were aiming for since last June. Fighting through the Western Conference’s top … Continue reading →

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Injuries Are Hand Grenade to NBA Order

Posted on February 3, 2009 by theHoundDawg

In what seems like one fell swoop, the NBA landscape has had a dramatic overhaul, due to an incredible spate of injuries over only a couple of days. The Lakers have battled much of the season to overcome injuries to … Continue reading →

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Will Injuries Do In the Lakers?

Posted on January 7, 2009 by theHoundDawg

The Lakers started the season doing a great impression of the best and deepest team in the NBA. They even played like if for a few weeks, and this morning, they remain tied with Cleveland (Cleveland?) for the best record … Continue reading →

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