Los Angeles Lakers vs Orlando Magic

Seven months after they played for the right to call themselves “World Champions,” the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers renew hostilities for the first time since the NBA Finals when they face off Monday night at the Staples Center. The champions, the Lakers (31-9) have rolled... 

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets

A Christmas trip down a flight of stairs cost Ron Artest five games and the Los Angeles Lakers defense struggled yet still lost only one game during his absence. It appears Artest will be ready to go again on Tuesday night when he faces his old team, the Houston Rockets, but the Lakers... 

Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks

What does he do for an encore? In a season that ended with the highest distinction, winning the NBA title, probably the personal highlight of Kobe Bryant’s 2008-09 season was sticking a big 6-1 on the New York Knicks (3-9). He will try for an encore when the Kobe and his Lakers...