Archive for February 1st, 2010

Bryant breaks record, but Grizzlies get best of Lakers

MEMPHIS, Tenn.(AP) Kobe Bryant scored 44 points, passing Jerry West as the Los Angeles Lakers ' career scorer, but it wasn't enough as the Memphis Grizzlies got 22 points and 17 rebounds from Zach Randolph to defeat the Lakers 95-93 on Monday night.

Game to pay attention to: Lakers vs. Grizzlies

Los Angeles Lakers at Memphis This is a pretty happenin' night, actually. Seven games, a random Monday that you won't remember by the time June hits, but we've some solid matchups to take in.

Kobe needs 29 to set Lakers’ all-time points mark

If Kobe Bryant shoots nearly as well Monday night against Memphis as he did the last time he faced the Grizzlies, the Los Angeles star has a good chance to finally become the Lakers' all-time leading scorer.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher rebukes salary-concession idea

If NBA owners ask NBA players to give back an inordinate amount of money in collective bargaining talks, those talks at All-Star Weekend probably won't last very long.

Lakers vs. Celtics Notes

Not sure what it means exactly (a Celtic mistake, or a Laker one, or not worth worrying about) but for all but a few seconds of the Lakers’ final play, Pau Gasol was unguarded. I don’t think he was bitter about not getting the ball, though — look at his quick fist-pump when Bryant drains the jumper. But if Bryant had missed, questions would be asked.