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Houston Rockets Broadcaster Gives Classics Call – VIDEO

Steve Peloquin — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:59:40 +0000

Just a few days ago, Los Angles Lakers star Kobe Bryant told teammate Pau Gasol to "put your big-boy pants on", when he obviously became annoyed with Gasol's whining.

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Team USA Defeats Spain To Claim Gold Medal

Scott Prather — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 20:15:41 +0000

Team USA defeated Spain 107-100 on Sunday in London, claiming the Olympic Gold medal. It wasn't easy. Pau Gasol and Spain gave the United States all they could handle. However, Kevin Durant...

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U.S. Hoopsters Dismantle Spain in Olympic Tuneup

Jay Walker — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 23:37:20 +0000

Four years ago, the United States and Spain met for the gold medal in the Beijing Olympics, and many believe those two teams might meet for the gold again in London.

The two teams played an exhibition today and it was a game

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Steve Nash To Lakers, Is LA A Contender Again?

Scott Prather — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 05:03:52 +0000

When the Los Angeles Lakers season ended after getting pummeled by the Thunder in the playoffs, many NBA pundits thought the Lakers title window had slammed shut. Reports of either Pau Gasol or Andrew Bynum being traded have littered the headlines. Then the Lakers landed Steve Nash, and suddenly...

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Thunder Roll Over Lakers, Advance To Conference Finals

Scott Prather — Tue, 22 May 2012 05:57:19 +0000

Despite 42 points from Kobe Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers' season ended Monday night in Oklahoma City. The hometeam Thunder got 70 points from their big three of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden, garnering a raucous ovation from the OKC fans after their 106-90 series sealing victory. Durant finished...

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Thunderous Comeback Propels OKC Over Lakers

Scott Prather — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:04:10 +0000

The Oklahoma City Thunder seemed "dead in the water" in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals versus the Los Angeles Lakers. Facing a 7 point deficit with less than 2:00 in regulation, the Lakers turned the ball over and the Thunder ended the game with a 9-0 run to steal the win from L.A. 77-75. Thunder forward Kevin Durant said...

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Blake Griffin Dunks On Pau Gasol Twice – VIDEO

Steve Peloquin — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 06:08:27 +0000

Nobody likes to be posterized once, much less twice in a single game, but that's exactly what happened to Pau Gasol of the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.

The Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin slammed home two thunderous dunks against Gasol and the Lakers, in a 113-108 setback.

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Chris Paul Calls Pau Gasol "Soft"-[VIDEO]

Steve Peloquin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:59:04 +0000

Things got a little testy between Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul and Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol on Wednesday night

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Hornets Trade Paul, Receive 4 Players In Return

Scott Prather — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:11:25 +0000

The New Orleans Hornets have made a three team trade that will send All-NBA point guard Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Houston Rockets would receive All-Star power forward Pau Gasol. The Hornets will receive Lamar Odom from the Lakers, PF Luis Scola, SG Kevin Martin, and PG Goran Dragic from the Rockets, and a draft pick.

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Which International Basketball Players Are Hall Of Fame Worthy?

Steve Peloquin — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:10:35 +0000

Are international players such as Yao Ming, Manu Ginobili, Pau Gasol, Tony Parker, and Arvydas Sabonis bound for the basketball Hall of Fame?

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Hornets Season Ends

Scott Prather — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:18:33 +0000

The Hornets season came to an end Thursday night after they lost Game 6 to the L.A. Lakers 98-80. Chris Paul was held to a playoff low of 10 points.

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Hornets vs. Lakers Game 5 Tonight

Scott Prather — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:55:05 +0000

With the series tied 2-2, the underdog Hornets hope to steal another win in L.A. tonight against the Lakers. Tip-off for Game 5 tonight is set for 9:30.

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Hornets Even Series

Scott Prather — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:18:24 +0000

It was a happy Easter for Hornet fans as New Orleans defeated the L.A. Lakers 93-88 in front of a raucous crowd at the Hive. Chris Paul's triple-double led the way as the Hornets tied the best-of-seven series 2-2.

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Beyond The Mic: Size Killed The Hornets

Scott Prather — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:24:02 +0000

Lack of energy in the 4th quarter. Poor 3 point shooting. Inadequate bench play. All 3 attributed the Hornets 100-86 home loss the Lakers in Game 3. However, the biggest Lakers contributor…size.

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Lakers Topple Hornets In Game 3

Scott Prather — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:12:28 +0000

Kobe Bryant scored 30 points in Game 3, leading the Lakers to a 100-86 win over the Hornets Friday night. L.A. now leads New Orleans 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.

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Hornets Return Home For Game 3

Scott Prather — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 05:31:27 +0000

After spending 5 days in Los Angeles, the Hornets return home to New Orleans for Game 3 of their first round playoff series versus the Lakers. Tip-off tonight is set for 8:30 at a soldout Hive.

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Hornets Fall In Game 2

Scott Prather — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 06:13:36 +0000

The Hornets will return to New Orleans tied 1-1 with the L.A. Lakers in the best-of-seven playoff series. New Orleans missed a golden opportunity to go up 2-0, but fell to the Lakers Wednesday night 87-78. Trevor Ariza led all scorers with 22 points.

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Hornets Win Playoff Opener

Scott Prather — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 05:53:31 +0000

The Hornets defeated the Lakers in L.A. Sunday 109-100. With the win, New Orleans takes an early 1-0 lead in the best of seven playoff series. Chris Paul was simply incredible, scoring 33 points, dishing out 14 assists, pulling down 7 rebounds, and swiping 4 steals. Check out the rest of Scott's blog on yesterday's upset win.

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Hornets To Face Lakers In Playoffs

Scott Prather — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:30:30 +0000

The NBA playoff matchups are now set. With the Lakers overtime win over the Kings Wednesday night, they secured the 2 seed, setting up a matchup with the 7 seeded New Orleans Hornets.

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Hornets Fall In L.A.

Scott Prather — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 05:47:44 +0000

Pau Gasol and the size of the L.A. Lakers handled the Hornets at the Staples Center Sunday night, defeating New Orleans 102-84.

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