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Lakers Mount Second-Half Comeback To Beat Rockets On Ring Night
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October 26, 2010
Lakers 112, Rockets 110: Game Recap
Steve Blake made the game-winning three- pointer with 18.8 seconds remaining, as the two-time defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers snuck past the Houston Rockets, 112-110, in the season opener for both teams.
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October 26, 2010
Lakers 112, Rockets 110: Shannon Brown, Steve Blake Key Furious Laker Comeback
Reserve guards Shannon Brown and Steve Blake keyed a second-half run by the Los Angeles Lakers, leading them to a 112-110 victory over the Houston Rockets on opening night at Staples Center. There were four lead changes in the final minute, with the final lead coming courtesy of a three-pointer by Blake with 18.8 seconds remaining. The Lakers are 17-2 in their last 19 opening nights.
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October 26, 2010
Lakers Vs. Rockets: Justin Bieber To Blame For Lakers First Half Woes
The Houston Rockets continued their quest to ruin the celebration of the Los Angeles Lakers, widening their lead to 62-51 at halftime over Los Angeles at Staples Center.
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October 26, 2010
Lakers Vs. Rockets: Houston Leads 33-26 After First Quarter
The Los Angeles Lakers celebrated their 16th championship by collecting their rings and unveiling a banner at Staples Center, but the Houston Rockets started off hot, taking a 33-26 lead after the first quarter in tonight's season opener for both teams.
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October 26, 2010
Lakers Vs. Rockets: Opening Night Lineups
The Los Angeles Lakers begin defense of their back-to-back NBA titles tonight against the Houston Rockets. Here is a look at the probable starting lineups for both teams.
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October 26, 2010
Lakers Vs. Rockets: A Preview Of Opening Night
All the stars will be out tonight in Hollywood, where the two-time defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers will raise their 16th championship banner to the rafters before hosting the Houston Rockets in the season lid-lifter for both clubs from Staples Center.
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October 26, 2010
Lakers Vs. Rockets: By The Numbers
The Los Angeles Lakers open their season tonight against the Houston Rockets, in their 51st season in Los Angeles. Here is a look at tonight's matchup, by the numbers.
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October 26, 2010
Lakers Set Opening Night Roster Against Rockets
On the eve of the Los Angeles Lakers' season opener against the Houston Rockets tonight at Staples Center, the opening roster was set. Here's a look at the opening night roster for the Lakers, with some notes.
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October 24, 2010
A History Of Kobe Bryant And Lakers Season Openers
If you want to feel old, simply remind yourself of the fact that Tuesday night will mark the beginning of Kobe Bryant's 15th season in the NBA. No player has ever played in 15 seasons for the Lakers, with only Kobe, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jerry West, and Elgin Baylor playing in 14 seasons for the franchise.
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October 24, 2010
Lakers Ready To Host Rockets On Ring Night Tuesday At Staples Center
Shannon Brown and Steve Blake combined for seven 3-pointers in the final 14 minutes, helping to turn what was at one time a 15-point deficit into a 112-110 Lakers win over the Rockets in their season opener.