Pau Gasol has 24 points, 13 rebounds in season debut, Lakers beat Bulls 108-93
Kobe has 100th 40-point game, Lakers avoid rare 3-game skid with 106-93 win over Pistons
Kobe gets 40 in Lakers’ 106-93 win over Pistons Deng, Hinrich score 19 apiece as Chicago beats Philadelphia 94-88
Deng, Hinrich lead Bulls over 76ers 94-88 CHICAGO — Luol Deng and the slumping Kirk Hinrich each scored 19 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Philadelphia 76ers 94-88 on Saturday night. Ron Artest, Lakers no match for Carmelo Anthony, who leads Nuggets to 105-79 win over L.A.
‘Melo gets better of Artest as Nuggets whip Lakers Kobe Bryant scores 29, Lakers roll to 6th straight win, 121-102 over Phoenix
Bryant scores 41, Lakers escape in overtime again with 103-102 win over RocketsBryant’s 41 points lead Lakers past Rockets in OT Dirk Nowitzki’s club-record 29-point fourth quarter gives Mavericks comeback win over Jazz
Nowitzki’s 29-point fourth quarter fuels Mavs Bryant scores 31 points to lift Lakers past Thunder 101-98 for first road winBryant lifts Lakers past Thunder for 1st road win Nowitzki scores 21, Mavs dominate at free throw line in 94-80 victory over Lakers
Nowitzki scores 21 in Mavs’ 94-80 victory over LA Bryant scores 33 points, Lakers open NBA title defense with 99-92 victory over ClippersLakers beat Clippers 99-92 in season opener Outlaw scores 23 off the bench and Blazers open with 96-87 victory over RocketsOutlaw sparks Blazers over Rockets 96-87 Clipper Curse strikes again: No. 1 pick Blake Griffin out 6 weeks with broken kneecap
Clips’ Griffin out 6 weeks with broken kneecap NBA Standings
NBA Standings
Lakers, playing without Gasol and Bynum, beat Nuggets 106-89 in preseason game
Bynum, Bryant lead Lakers to 118-101 victory over Warriors in preseason openerANAHEIM, Calif. — Andrew Bynum scored 24 points, Kobe Bryant added 22, and the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers opened the preseason with a 118-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. Preseason NBA Standings
Preseason NBA Standings
Lamar Odom agrees to multiyear deal to stay with Los Angeles LakersLOS ANGELES — Lamar Odom is sticking with the NBA champs. Rockets center Yao Ming has to wait up to 1 more week before surgery decision on left footBEIJING — Houston Rockets All-Star center Yao Ming will have to wait up to a week before he knows whether he will need surgery on his broken left foot. Ron Artest set to leave Houston to join Kobe Bryant and NBA world champion LakersHOUSTON — Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. Yao Ming has to wait up to 1 more week before surgery decision on left foot, agent saysBEIJING — Houston Rockets All-Star center Yao Ming will have to wait up to a week before he knows whether he will need surgery on his broken left foot. Source tells AP that Rockets have reached multiyear deal with ArizaHOUSTON — The Houston Rockets have reached a multiyear deal with free agent Trevor Ariza, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday night. Ron Artest leaving Houston to join Kobe in L.A.HOUSTON — Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. Ron Artest leaving Rockets for Lakers?
Love Shaq: Cavs are thrilled with Shaquille O’Neal, who aims to win a ring for LeBron JamesINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Laughing and loose, Shaq looked right at home. Wolves president decides not to retain Kevin McHale Timberwolves head coachMINNEAPOLIS — During 15 years in charge of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kevin McHale forged two distinct reputations. Person with knowledge of decision: Kevin McHale will not return as Timberwolves head coachMINNEAPOLIS — Kevin McHale’s 15-year run with his home-state Minnesota Timberwolves has come to an end. Lakers to take victory lap in championship parade despite worries over money, hooligansLOS ANGELES — Tens of thousands of jubilant Los Angeles Lakers fans converged on downtown Wednesday, creating a tidal wave of purple and gold to celebrate the franchise’s 15th NBA title with a parade and rally paid for by the city’s movers and shakers. Woods maps out a few millimeters at Bethpage Black _ just in caseFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — While a few of his rivals are still sleeping, the best player in the world keeps getting better. Future looks bright for the Orlando Magic despite finals failure against Los Angeles LakersORLANDO, Fla. — The parades down nearby Walt Disney World, the kind where confetti flies and smiles flow — the ending Orlando Magic fans have long waited for — will be reserved for other teams this year. Perfect Pair: Phil Jackson, Kobe Bryant lead Los Angeles Lakers back to NBA summit togetherORLANDO, Fla. — The coach stood to the side and watched as his team executed its final play of the NBA season to perfection. It’s the one that had worked nine previous times. This wasn’t his famed triangle offense, this was the celebration circle. Unruly partiers leave windows smashed, officers hurt in downtown celebration of Lakers’ titleLOS ANGELES — Downtown celebrations after the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship win turned ugly as darkness fell, with some throwing rocks and bottles that left five police officers with minor injuries. LAPD: 5 officers have minor injuries following celebration of Lakers’ NBA championshipLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police say five officers were hit by debris and had minor injuries in downtown celebrations following the Lakers’ championship victory over the Orlando Magic. City of Los Angeles and Lakers to split bill for championship parade, rally at ColiseumLOS ANGELES — The NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers will get their victory parade, but they’ll have to help pay for it. Journey’s End: Kobe Bryant, Lakers win 15th NBA title with 99-86 win over Magic in Game 5ORLANDO, Fla. — Kobe Bryant jumped and punched the air. He did it again, seven years of pent up frustration freed in a fit of joy. Lakers roll to 15th title, beat Magic 99-86 in Game 5 behind BryantORLANDO, Fla. — The Los Angeles Lakers have won their 15th championship, beating the Orlando Magic 99-86 in Game 5 of the NBA finals. |