Posts Tagged ‘ Los Angeles Lakers ’

The NBA Playoffs Awaken Dr. Sports Fan

April 20, 2011
By Kevin O'Connor

The 2011 NBA playoffs have awoken the sleeping blogger in Dr. Sports Fan. That means the doctor is in session to talk some serious basketball.
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A Twitter-rific 2011 NBA Preview

October 26, 2010
By Adio Royster

These days, people want their information quick, fast and in a hurry, so the Phoenix has obliged NBA fans with 140 character summaries of all 30 teams for the '11 season.
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Brushing Away a Decade of ‘Close, but No Cigar’

June 26, 2010
By Jason Branch

In light of the Lakers' revenge against the team that was once coached by Red Auerbach, the man known for lighting up a cigar when victory was in hand (hence the saying, "Close, but no cigar"), I think now is as good a time as any to reflect upon a pain that has tormented...
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Another Cover Up Exposed by Jack Bauer!

June 7, 2010
By Jason Branch
Another Cover Up Exposed by Jack Bauer!

Jason Branch, aka the 'Jack Bauer of All Sports', voices his disgust in the officiating of Game 2 of the NBA Finals last night in Los Angeles.
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Lakers Won’t Avoid Good Times On Celtic Green Pastures

June 2, 2010
By Adio Royster
Lakers Won’t Avoid Good Times On Celtic Green Pastures

32 combined championships. 52 combined NBA Finals appearances. Needless to say, there’s a lot of history even without mentioning the historic individual rivalries like Magic vs. Bird and Kareem vs. ‘The Chief’.  All the history and rivalries come back to the main stage on Thursday night when the Celtics and Lakers tip off to begin their...
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Possible Retirement Plans To Blame For Phil Jackson’s ‘Anti-Stan Van Gundy’ Demeanor?

May 16, 2009
By Jason Branch

Jack's been spot on in predicting the sports future these past few weeks of Taking Back Sports' infancy. Today, Jack ponders whether or not this is Phil Jackson's last season as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
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