The Lakers won their 50th game of the season last night defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-90. Another short night for the Lakers starters who were able to sit out the 4th quarter again. Kobe had 23 and Pau had 21 as the Lakers had five players score in double figures. Trevor Ariza, Josh Powell and DJ Mbenga scored in double figures off the bench. Minnesota played hard and gave their best effort but in the end the Lakers were just too much. L.A. has now won two in a row and has a commanding 8.5 game lead over the San Antonio Spurs. The road to the NBA championship looks like it will come through the Staples Center. If the Lakers can close out their next 20 games strong then they will be the favorites going into the playoffs.
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Saturday, March 7, 2009
First To 50
The Lakers won their 50th game of the season last night defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-90. Another short night for the Lakers starters who were able to sit out the 4th quarter again. Kobe had 23 and Pau had 21 as the Lakers had five players score in double figures. Trevor Ariza, Josh Powell and DJ Mbenga scored in double figures off the bench. Minnesota played hard and gave their best effort but in the end the Lakers were just too much. L.A. has now won two in a row and has a commanding 8.5 game lead over the San Antonio Spurs. The road to the NBA championship looks like it will come through the Staples Center. If the Lakers can close out their next 20 games strong then they will be the favorites going into the playoffs.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Tonight at 8pm: Lakers(35-9) at Timberwolves(16-28)
This should be an easy win for the Lakers. Minnesota is 7-3 in their last 10 games but they are still a bad basketball team. The Lakers have a huge advantage in the backcourt with Kobe Bryant, Derrick Fisher going up against Sebastian Telfair and Randy Foye. Foye has been playing better lately but the Wolves' backcourt has no chance defending Kobe. Expect a huge game from Kobe. In the front court Paul Gasol should have his way with Ryan Gomes. Luke Walton and Craig Smith are a wash. Neither will be much of a factor in this game. Andrew Bynum will have his hands full with Al Jefferson. Jefferson is a beast at the center position and could go off for a big game. If the Lakers are focused and ready to play they should cruise to an easy victory at the Target Center.
Prediction: Lakers win by 7
This should be an easy win for the Lakers. Minnesota is 7-3 in their last 10 games but they are still a bad basketball team. The Lakers have a huge advantage in the backcourt with Kobe Bryant, Derrick Fisher going up against Sebastian Telfair and Randy Foye. Foye has been playing better lately but the Wolves' backcourt has no chance defending Kobe. Expect a huge game from Kobe. In the front court Paul Gasol should have his way with Ryan Gomes. Luke Walton and Craig Smith are a wash. Neither will be much of a factor in this game. Andrew Bynum will have his hands full with Al Jefferson. Jefferson is a beast at the center position and could go off for a big game. If the Lakers are focused and ready to play they should cruise to an easy victory at the Target Center.
Prediction: Lakers win by 7
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