Category Archives: Lakers

James' strong finish trumps Kobe's fast start

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Pat McManamon

Kobe Bryant started fast for the Lakers Thursday night, but LeBron James finished stronger, which was the difference in the Cavs victory in a January game with a June feeling. James dominated the final minutes — scoring seven consecutive points, … Continue reading →

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It wasn't all zen coaching and Kobe

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Pat McManamon

The Lakes are a good team. They've proven themselves to be the NBA's best. But it wasn't all genius and Kobe Bryant that led them to the title. They had some good fortune — including the gimme trade with Memphis for … Continue reading →

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Just wondering …

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Pat McManamon

What is it, exactly, in the human psyche that prompts folks to act this way because their team won a professional title?

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Lakers over who in the Finals?

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Five experts from Si.com were polled on who would win the NBA Finals. All five gave the same answer.  

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Will Cavs gain home court throughout the playoffs?

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Pat McManamon

The Cavs chances to be the No. 1 seed in the East are now at 95 percent. Does a bigger prize await, though? The Cavs are inching closer to having home-court advantage throughout the entire playoffs. Especially because the Lakers … Continue reading →

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The Lakers, the Celtics, Geauga Lake and Tiger Woods

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Pat McManamon

Well the Lakers sure ended strong, eh? … The Celtics clearly deserved the NBA title. They accomplished what seemed pretty difficult – meshing three star players together in a year, with no time for adjusting. … Boston crowds chant some … Continue reading →

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The Lakers visit Adriana Lima at Cedar Point

Posted on June 16, 2008 by Pat McManamon

The Lakers think that effort last night gives them claim to winning two more in Boston? Please. If that’s true, I can lay real claim to Adriana Lima, who spurned all of us dumpy dopey mid-range males for Marko Jaric … Continue reading →

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Of the NBA Finals, and other pressing matters related to Adriana Lima

Posted on June 14, 2008 by Pat McManamon

It’s time to give the Celtics their due. Big limb there, eh? Next week: The Arctic is cold! To be honest, I did not think the Celtics were that good. I thought whoever won the West would win the title. … Continue reading →

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