The Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors last night, 104-94. Granted, they were without leading score Monta Ellis, but the Lakers were short handed as well--as Kobe Bryant was a late scratch. Lamar Odom had 18 rebounds and Shannon Brown had a career high 27 points. The game was tied at 89, before the Lakers decided, “Know what? I think this is a game we might be interested in winning!” They went on a 15-5 run to seal the game.
Next up? The Over 50 Men’s YMCA Team from Boston, Massachussets.
Links after the video jump-off!
- Stephen Curry had a terrible game last night, and Don Nelson had an explination for it: “I think Fisher got in his head a little bit. He’ll do that to young players.” [@LakersReporter]
- Phil Jackson says he is unsure if Kobe Bryant will play against Boston on Thursday. [OC Register]
- The Lakers-Bulls talks for Kirk Hinrich have appeared to have hit a wall. The Lakers offered the expiring contract of Adam Morrison and Sasha Vujacic, but the Bulls don’t want to take on any additional salary beyond this year. The Lakers could assist Minnesota, who has been trying to acquire Tyrus Thomas, in a potential three way deal. [Bleacher Report]
- Kobe Bryant has been profiled by GQ in their upcoming issue. [GQ]
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Meanwhile, in Mordor…
- The Blazers have officially acquired Marcus Camby. [Inside Hoops
- The Knicks are close to finalizing a deal for Tracy McGrady, which would clear enough cap space to offer two max contracts next year. That sound you hear? That would be the city of Cleveland quaking in its boots. [SI]
- The Celtics appear close to acquiring Nate Robinson. [Boston Herald]
- A’mare Staudemire and the Phoenix Suns are no longer talking about a contract extension. Amar’e has told friends he believes he will play his last game in a Suns uniform Wednesday night in Dallas. [Yahoo! News]
- The most likely deal for Staudemire is the one the Cavs have offered. (Zydrunas Ilgauskas, JJ Hickson, Danny Green, and a first round pick). It would get the perennially cheap Suns under the luxury tax, which the Heat’s offer cannot. [Arizona Central]
- There are factions in the Cavs orginization who prefer the 33 year old Antwan Jamison over Amar’e Staudemire. [Cleveland.com]
- The Boston Celtics have also had some talks with the Suns about Staudemire. [Cleveland.com]
- The Spurs are attempting to unload Antonio McDyess, so they can make a play for Tyrus Thomas. [Yahoo! Sports]
- Denver could be a possible landing spot for McDyess. Yahoo! News]
- When Coach George Karl misses time for throat cancer treatment later this season, Adrian Dantley will coach in his steed. [Denver Post]
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