Fan breakdown: Los Angeles Lakers look ahead after beating OKC Thunder 90-87 (Associated Content)

February 28, 2011

The Los Angeles Lakers downed the Oklahoma City Thunder 90-87 in a hard fought Western Conference game that went down to the final shot Sunday in Staples, but now they look ahead to an important week. As a Los Angeles Lakers fan since childhood I have been optimistic that the Lakers will step it up in the home stretch so they can contend for a top seed in the Western Conference Finals. Now they are finally showing positive progress. The victory over Oklahoma City was an important win over a Western Conference foe but the end result is that they need to play...

Fan reaction: Indiana Pacers miss another opportunity with overtime loss to Phoenix Suns (Associated Content)

February 28, 2011

The Indiana Pacers entered the stretch run after the All-Star break on the heels of two losses in games they could have won. The upside was that the Pacers could come back fresh and look forward to playing five straight winnable games, including four at home, before the schedule got tough again. After treating fans to wins in the first two of those games, it looks like the schedule has turned tough a little early. The Pacers lost an overtime heartbreaker, 110-108, to the Phoenix Suns at home on February 27, and I'm afraid that Indiana is showing a lot of...

Stars align in NBA’s new galaxy (Yahoo! Sports)

February 28, 2011

As All-Stars continue to eye moves to bigger markets, the league’s smaller franchises are concerned about their future.

Orlando Magic fan: Howard blasts past OKC Thunder 111-88 (Associated Content)

February 28, 2011

Amway Center Sold-Out Crowd The Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard shot for 40 points on Friday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Just days after Howard vented his frustrations against team members he came out in full force against the Thunder, along with the rest of the Magic, to hammer them 111-88. The Magic played a strong game from the beginning. It was close for the first three quarters and then during the fourth quarter the Magic took a huge lead of 20+ and never looked back.

Video: Ref tells Kobe Bryant to ‘make the shot’ (Yahoo! Sports)

February 28, 2011

Even Kobe Bryant's most ardent admirers often chafe at the way he forces long two-point shots.

Clippers’ Butler headed to Bulls? (Yahoo! Sports)

February 28, 2011

The Chicago Bulls have been looking for a shooting guard to add to the roster for some time and it looks like...

Good ratings, better games as NBA lockout looms (PA SportsTicker)

February 28, 2011

By JIM LITKE AP Sports Columnist

Lakers edge Thunder 90-87 (AP)

February 27, 2011

The Los Angeles Lakers aren't sure what to expect when they see the Oklahoma City Thunder with playoff nemesis Kendrick Perkins in the lineup next time. Until then, they're doing their best to build up a cushion in the Western Conference standings. Pau Gasol had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Kobe Bryant scored 17 points and the Lakers firmed up their grasp on third place in the West by beating...

Perkins Avoiding Anything Green

February 27, 2011


Oklahoma City Thunder invited media members to meet Kendrick Perkins, and he didnt hold back on trade opinions or his wicked sense of humor.

Durant, Westbrook Respond To Trades

February 26, 2011


HOOPSWORLD talked to Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook exclusively about losing Jeff Green and adding Kendrick Perkins to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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