This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Becomes Franchise’s First Player To Score 50 Points In Back-To-Back Games Since Elgin Baylor

Retired Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has his fingerprints all over the team’s record books, and not without…

This Day In Lakers History: Robert Horry Delivers Clutch Shooting To Beat Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2001-02 season at the peak of their dominance. Upon capturing consecutive…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Starts 50-Point Streak With 65 In Overtime Win Against Blazers

Kobe Bryant’s scoring exploits were the thing of legend as seemingly nothing was impossible for the Los Angeles…

This Day In Lakers History: Trevor Ariza, Pau Gasol Deliver In Win Against Mavericks

The 2000s were a rollercoaster ride for the Los Angeles Lakers. It all began with the three-peat, as Kobe Bryant and…

This Day In Lakers History: Elgin Baylor Scores 40 Points Against Detroit Pistons In NBA Playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers have a rich and storied history, one that has been graced by some of the greatest players…

This Day In Lakers History: Chick Hearn Calls 2,500th Consecutive Game

When taking a glance at the outstanding history of the Los Angeles Lakers, some names have withstood the test…

This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant Combine For 79 Points In 18th Straight Win

The 2000 NBA season was a crowning one for the Los Angeles Lakers. Shaquille O’Neal was at his most dominant…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Scores 37 Points, Has Big Fourth Quarter In Win Over Rockets

Coming off their second loss of the month, the Los Angeles Lakers traveled to Toyota Center in the second of a three-game…

This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Sets Odd NBA Record In Blowout Of Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers have had many transcending athletes don their jersey throughout their illustrious history…

This Day In Lakers History: Pat Riley Becomes Quickest Coach To 400 Wins

When it comes to the greatest coaches in the history of the NBA, names like Phil Jackson, Red Auerbach, and Gregg…