Scoreboard Roundup – 11/16/12
Getty Images/Hemera(NEW YORK) – NBA: The Memphis Grizzlies (7-1) routed the New York Knicks (6-1), 105-95.
The Philadelphia 76ers (5-4) edged the Utah Jazz (4-6), 99-93.
The Indiana Pacers (4-6) outpaced the Dallas Mavericks (5-5), 103-83….
L.A. Lakers Introduce Mike D’Antoni as New Head Coach
Stephen Dunn/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — The Los Angeles Lakers introduced Mike D’Antoni as their new head coach Thursday, replacing the fired Mike Brown. The 61-year-old D’Antoni agreed late Sunday night to a three year contract with L.A….
Scoreboard Roundup – 11/13/12
Getty Images/Hemera(NEW YORK) — NBA: The New York Knicks (5-0) zapped the Orlando Magic (2-5), 99-89.The Toronto Raptors (2-6) outpaced the Indiana Pacers (3-5), 74-72.The Brooklyn Nets (4-2) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers (2-6), 114-101.The Charlot…
Mike D’Antoni Was Surprised He Was Hired Over Phil Jackson
Jim McIsaac/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Los Angeles Lakers stunned the basketball world when they chose Mike D’Antoni as their new head coach instead of Phil Jackson. As it turns out, D’Antoni was even surprised he got the job himself.D’Antoni told t…
Agent: D’Antoni to Coach Lakers
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed with Mike D’Antoni on a four-year contract to become their new head coach, according to his agent.
Warren LeGarie confirmed the deal to ESPNLosAngeles.com. D’Antoni will take …
Scoreboard Roundup – 11/9/12
Getty Images/ Hemera(NEW YORK) — NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers (2-4) bashed the Golden State Warriors (3-3), 101-77.
The Brooklyn Nets (2-2) roughed up the Orlando Magic (2-3), 107-68.
The New York Knicks (4-0) bested the Dallas Mavericks (4-2). 104-94….
Los Angeles Lakers Fire Head Coach Mike Brown
NBA Via Los Angeles Lakers(LOS ANGELES) — After a disappointing 1-4 start to the season, the Los Angeles Lakers announced Friday that they have fired head coach Mike Brown.
The news came as a surprise to Brown but for General Manager Mitch Kupchak it …
Lakers’ Owner Jerry Buss Thinks Brown Will Turn It Around
NBA via Los Angeles Lakers(NEW YORK) — It’s still very early into the 2012-2013 season, but the Los Angeles Lakers have come out of the gate with just 1-4 despite immense expectations. Despite their struggles, team owner Jerry Buss still has confidenc…
Jazz Drop Lakers to 1-4
Getty Images/Ingram Publishing(SALT LAKE CITY) — Al Jefferson scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds helping lead the Utah Jazz (2-3) to a 95-86 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
The loss puts the Lakers’ record at 1-4, their worst start since the 19…
Dwight Howard leads Lakers to First Win of Season
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(LOS ANGELES) — After a rough 0-3 start to the season, the Los Angeles Lakers are finally in the win column.
Dwight Howard had 28 points and seven rebounds, while Kobe Bryant scored 15 to lead the Lakers to a 108-79 thumping of t…
Steve Nash Has Fractured Fibula
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(LOS ANGELES) — Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash will miss at least a week with a small non-displaced fracture in the head of his fibula.
Nash was injured Wednesday, in the Lakers game with the Portland Trail Blazers, wh…
Clippers Dump Lakers To 0-3
Stephen Dunn/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — The new-look Los Angeles Lakers were picked by many to roll through the Western Conference. Right now, they’re still searching for a win.
Chris Paul had 18 points and 15 assists, and the Clippers overcame 40 po…
Lakers Fall To 0-2 Following 116-106 Loss To The Trail Blazers
Los Angeles Lakers/NBA(PORTLAND, Ore.) — Despite 30 points from guard Kobe Bryant and 33 points and 14 rebounds from center Dwight Howard, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday night, 116-106. The Lakers drop to 0-2 on th…
Scoreboard Roundup – 10/31/12
Getty Images/Hemera(NEW YORK) — NBA: The Philadelphia 76ers (1-0) defeated the Denver Nuggets (0-1), 84-75.The Houston Rockets (1-0) scorched the Detroit Pistons (0-1), 105-96.The Indiana Pacers (1-0) took care of the Toronto Raptors (0-1), 90-88.The …
Sandy’s Blackout Threatens to Destroy Trove of Medical Research
Michael Heiman/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Researchers at the shuttered NYU Langone Medical Center scrambled Wednesday to salvage years of research into heart disease, cancer and other diseases as well as priceless lab specimens that have been put in jeo…
Romney Trades Barbs for Optimism in First Speech Since Sandy
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(TAMPA, Fla.) — As President Obama headed to storm-ravaged New Jersey for a tour with Gov. Chris Christie, Mitt Romney was back on the stump in Florida Wednesday for his first full day of campaigning since Hurricane Sandy d…
New-Look Lakers Lose to Mavericks on Opening Night
NBA via Los Angeles Lakers(LOS ANGELES) — The Los Angeles Lakers were supposed to start their highly-anticipated season with a big win at home against the short-handed Mavericks. Instead, they were beaten by the Mavericks 99-91.Kobe Bryant scored 22 p…
Scoreboard Roundup – 10/30/12
Getty Images/Hemera(NEW YORK) — NBA: The Cleveland Cavaliers (1-0) dumped the Washington Wizards (0-1), 94-84.
Scoreboard Roundup – 10/30/12
Getty Images/Hemera(NEW YORK) — NBA: The Cleveland Cavaliers (1-0) dumped the Washington Wizards (0-1), 94-84.
Scoreboard Roundup – 10/30/12
Getty Images/Hemera(NEW YORK) — NBA: The Cleveland Cavaliers (1-0) dumped the Washington Wizards (0-1), 94-84.
The Miami Heat (1-0) burned the Boston Celtics (0-1), 120-107.
The Dallas Mavericks (1-0) took down the Los Angeles Lakers (0-1), 99-91.
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