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Initially reluctant to offer a state-of-the-team assessment so early in season, Jackson allows that 'I'm not real happy with our defense,' and adds, 'turnovers is another thing I'm always focused on.'
He says his sprained right ankle will not stop him from playing Sunday evening against Oklahoma City, but Coach Phil Jackson isn't so sure. |
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Lakers' Lamar Odom leads from the bench
His change of heart about sixth-man role should energize a mostly ineffective reserve unit.
Lakers' Gasol proves his worth, even if fans don't notice
The forward/center, who made his season debut Thursday night against the Bulls, makes the Lakers contenders again.
Pau Gasol's freelancing: Buss has a stand, what's yours?
When is too much basketball too much? In a men's room interview, the Lakers' owner allows as how he thinks Gasol overdid it in the off-season.
Five years later, Ron Artest recalls the Brawl at the Palace
Now with the Lakers, Artest says the melee wasn't his fault and he should get some of the $5 million he lost during a 73-game suspension.
Chicago could try to blame road woes on the circus
Mike Bresnahan covers the Lakers for The Times and ties up loose ends on the day of his self-designated 'Lakers game of the week.' The Lakers play host to Chicago tonight.
The Pau Watch extends to TV
Phil Jackson has a field day with Pau Gasol's extended injury, and his guest spot on 'CSI: Miami.'
Lakers almost let it get away
Second unit struggles against Pistons, but L.A. ends losing streak at two.
Kwame Brown reflects on time with Lakers
Now backing up Ben Wallace in Detroit, Brown is happy for his former teammates and is pleased with Andrew Bynum's progress.
Andrew Bynum keeps scoring even as Lakers struggle
The center has 19 points in a loss at Denver and 21 in a loss to Houston.
Ragged Lakers are well off-pace
Their second loss in a row makes Kobe Bryant's goal of 70 wins this season seem far-fetched. Better goals should be short term and revolve around consistency and focused defense.
Ariza emotional as he joins inner circle
Former Lakers forward Trevor Ariza receives his NBA championship ring prior to the start of Sunday's game.
Lakers' Phil Jackson cancels practice to take inventory
The schedule will loosen up over the next few weeks, but the team must first figure out what went wrong in its 105-79 loss to Denver.
Nuggets hope they sent message to Lakers and league
Denver's 105-79 win over L.A. on Friday erased some of the Nuggets' pain from last season's loss in the Western Conference finals and showed they want more this season.
Lakers at 50: The greatest Lakers team ever? One vote for the 1985 NBA champions
With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, James Worthy and much more, that team ended the dominance of the Boston Celtics.
Bench Mob? What Bench Mob? Lakers' reserves must improve
Beat reporter Broderick Turner answers readers' questions about the reserves, plus Phil Jackson, Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson.
Phoenix's big-top antics come to a stop against Lakers
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