Lakers Out of Playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Suns last night in Phoenix 110-119. The Suns will move on to the second round to face the San Antonio Spurs. The Lakers will be go back home to stew about their disappointing season.

The Suns kept a fairly comfortable lead over the Lakers throughout the entire game, save for a late scoring binge by Kobe Bryant and a sudden interest in scoring by Lamar Odom. But it was too little too late, in more ways than one.

Kobe, obviously peeved about his team’s performance this year, wasted no time before demanding changes over the summer. Said Bryant, “Do it and do it now. Personally for me, it’s beyond frustration — three years and still being at ground zero. This summer’s a big summer. We have to see what direction we want to take as an organization and make those steps and make them now.”

After last night Los Angeles Lakers tickets will have to be bought and sold for next year. You can start looking for good ones early at StubHub.com.

Permalink - Posted in General on May 3, 2007 - Post a comment

Lakers Must Win Tonight to Survive

The Phoenix Suns can potentially give a knockout punch to the Los Angeles Lakers tonight in what could be the Lakers’ last game of the playoffs. Phoenix leads the best-of-seven series three games to one. If the Lakers win, you can get tickets to game six in LA at StubHub.com. If the Lakers lose, you can get Los Angeles Lakers tickets… for games next season.

Phil Jackson has been irked by the Lakers’ lack of focus and hustle. He cut practice short on Monday after saying a few words and going through some game film. Said Jackson about his discussion with the team, “I did tell them they have the brain power of slugs or earthworms. That was just in a moment of irritation.”

Last year the situation was reversed. The Suns trailed the Lakers 3-1 in the opening round of the playoffs. Phoenix came back to win the series. Can the Lakers do the same this year? Stay tuned to find out.

Permalink - Posted in General on May 2, 2007 - Post a comment

Lakers Await Do-or-Die Game in Phoenix

The Los Angeles Lakers took most of Monday off, going through a short film session before coach Phil Jackson sent them home early. The Lakers are down 3-1 in their opening round series with the Phoenix Suns. Jackson allowed his team, which has suffered more injuries than characters in both of the first two Robo Cop movies combined, to rest up and prepare themselves for a more concentrated effort in practice Tuesday.

Jackson was unimpressed with the Lakers’ effort in game four on Sunday. Said Jackson, “Just bring it back to L.A. Bring the series back to L.A. and let the chips fall where they may. It’s just a one-game scenario. If you get to thinking (beyond that), you get yourself in trouble.”

In other news, Kobe Bryant was named to the NBA’s first team All-Defensive squad for the seventh time in his career. He joins Tim Duncan, Marcus Camby, Bruce Bowen and Raja Bell.

Wednesday’s game is do-or-die for the Lakers. If they win, you get the chance to buy Los Angeles Lakers playoff tickets at StubHub.com for a game 6 in L.A.

Permalink - Posted in General on May 1, 2007 - Post a comment


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