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It didn't take long for Pau Gasol to begin answering key questions during his long-delayed, much-anticipated season debut Thursday night.
Yes, he could run at full speed. Yes, he could jump high enough.
Gasol set to return for Lakers Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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Pau Gasol will make his season debut tonight against the Chicago Bulls.
Definitely.
Maybe.
"I don't know about definitely," he said, wincing after Wednesday's practice.
OK, let's just say Gasol's strained right hamstring definitely is improved.
SI L.A. -- Lakers coach uncovers "truth" about Gasol injury Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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Coach Phil Jackson blamed Pau Gasol's budding acting career for the strained right hamstring that sidelined the 7-footer for the 11th consecutive game Tuesday night. Jackson also trashed the show, "CSI: Miami," on which Gasol appeared Monday.
Lakers' Bryant shows true grit in win over Detroit Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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Kobe Bryant had the ball in his hands in the third quarter Tuesday night at Staples Center. Ben Gordon of the Detroit Pistons tried to body him as Bryant posted up against him just off the edge of the lane and to the left of the basket.
EL SEGUNDO - The medical news went from good to bad for the Lakers on Monday.
PAINTER: Former Lakers forward Ariza treated like homecoming king - Despite leaving NBA champs for Houston, ex-UCLA standout gets warm reception from fans, ex-teammates Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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Trevor Ariza put on new red basketball shoes Sunday for the first time this season. They were the same candy-apple red to match his Houston Rockets jersey. He didn't tap his toes together three times and say, "There's no place like home.
Lakers have no shot in loss; Bryant nursing groin injury Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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It wasn't so much the sights that were so strangely unfamiliar Sunday night at Staples Center, but there also were the sounds. There were long stretches of uncomfortable silence, followed by audible grumbling and, finally, boos.
Lakers great Abdul-Jabbar overwhelmed by support Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar visited Staples Center for the first time since announcing last week that he has a treatable form of leukemia.
ALL Blogrolling -- Sashapova vs. Khlodom Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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Lakers opponents could follow Nuggets' blueprint Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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After a big victory Thursday night over the Phoenix Suns and an even bigger loss Friday to the Denver Nuggets, the Lakers rested Saturday afternoon. There was no practice, no drills, no running.
Nuggets' Lawson views Lakers as a main rival Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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DENVER - True, the Lakers and the Denver Nuggets have a history, but are they truly rivals?
If so, it's been one-sided in recent years, with the Lakers demoralizing Denver in a four-game sweep in the opening round of the 2008 playoffs.
Lakers lose their air of superiority against Denver Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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DENVER - They were in fine shape.
Trailing by only two points at halftime.
Working as hard as their opponent and the mile-high altitude would allow.
Lakers surprised at timing of Hornets coach Scott's firing met with surprise Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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Shock is the wrong word to describe the reaction to Byron Scott's firing as coach of the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday, considering how hot the seat under the former Lakers guard had grown in recent months and weeks.
Lakers run past Phoenix Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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BA Bryant scores 29, Bynum returns with 26-point, 15-rebound effort as L.A. coasts past Phoenix.
Lakers' next two games 'a good measure' of progress Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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Phil Jackson began smiling before a reporter could finish a question Wednesday.
"No," the Lakers' coach said, laughing. "There aren't any big games in November. The big games are in June."
All right then.
Lakers' Gasol still awaits season's greeting Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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Thanksgiving is still a few weeks away, but already the countdown to Christmas has begun.
This year, the Christmas season might mark the season debut of a certain 7-foot Spaniard to the Lakers' lineup.
That's right, Christmas.
Lakers' Bynum to return Thursday Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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Andrew Bynum joined his teammates for Tuesday's practice, suffered no immediate setbacks and pronounced himself ready to play Thursday against the resurgent Phoenix Suns. A strained right elbow no longer was an issue for him.
Lakers' Gasol left frustrated over injury Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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EL SEGUNDO - Pau Gasol's frustration is obvious.
He simply can't answer the one question that's on everyone's mind.
Lakers continue to come up big - Bryant scores 28 points - 26 in first half - as he and L.A. continue to thrive without Gasol, Bynum Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT
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The streak is dead.
Long live the streak.
Kobe Bryant could not score 40 or more points for the third consecutive game.