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Poor Second Half In San Antonio Dooms Lakers, Who Lose Third Straight
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December 28, 2010
Lakers Vs. Spurs: L.A. Loses Again, 97-82
Tony Parker scored 23 points, DeJuan Blair added 17 points and 15 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs turned up the defensive pressure in the second half to overpower the two-time defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, 97-82.
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December 28, 2010
Lakers Vs. Spurs: (Very) Probable Starting Lineups & Injury Report
The Los Angeles Lakers, currently holding the third seed in the Western Conference, and the San Antonio Spurs, with an NBA-best 26-4 record, have had remarkably consistent starting lineups this season. They are the only two teams to have the same starting lineup for every game, and that doesn't figure to change tonight, in the 31st game of the season for both teams.
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December 28, 2010
Lakers Vs. Spurs: Bench Will Be Key For Lakers
The Lakers big three off the bench have been the Killer Bs: Shannon Brown, Matt Barnes, and Steve Blake. In the 29 games those three have played together, they have averaged 23.6 points on 44.9% shooting, including 41.3% from beyond the arc, and 86.9% free throws. However, in the last two games, both losses, the bench has struggled.
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December 28, 2010
Lakers Look For Rebound Against NBA-Best Spurs In San Antonio
The Los Angeles Lakers led at halftime, but still lost to the San Antonio Spurs, 97-82. It is the fourth time in franchise history that the Lakers have lost at least three straight games by 15 or more points.