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How Ron Artest Became the Los Angeles Lakers’ First Line of Defense
Los Angeles Laker forward Ron Artest has finally become comfortable in his role as defensive enforcer, and evidence of this can be found in his performances against recent opponents.
Artest has managed to hold Rudy Gay, Carmelo Anthony, Paul Pierce, and Danny Granger well beneath their scoring averages, displaying the tough, physical brand of defense he [...]
Lakers First Head Coach Fred Schaus Passes
The first head coach of the Lakers in Los Angeles, Fred Schaus, passed away last Wednesday night in Morgantown, West Virginia, at the age of 84.
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Burned Roses: Lakers Win for the First Time in Five Years at Rose Garden
It took five years and nine straight defeats, but the Los Angeles Lakers finally got a big, hairy Oregon-sized Northwest gorilla off their back.
And the best part was that Kobe Bryant was not needed.
The Lakers finally defeated the Portland Trail Blazers with a spirited 99-82 victory before 20,688 spectators at the Rose Garden. Coming off [...]