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Today’s question is:
The ‘71-’72 Lakers hold the record for the best road winning percentage in NBA history. What was their record?
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Assistant Coach Kurt Rambis previews the Phoenix Suns before Thursday night’s showdown. Check out Lakers Gameday for the full preview.
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Today’s question is:
How many Lakers teams were named to the Top 10 Teams in NBA History in the 1996 list?
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Before the Lakers headed to the team plane bound for Phoenix, Phil Jackson stopped to talk to the media about last night’s win over the Bulls and Thursday night’s showdown with the Suns.
Click below to listen to Phil or check out our video page here to watch it.
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Today’s question is:
Which team originally drafted Lakers’ legend, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
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To preview Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Bulls, Lakers Reporter Mike Trudell called up his college buddy Ben Shields, who spent eight years watching the Bulls while getting his doctorate in media technology and society from Northwestern University. The co-author of a sports marketing book called “The Elusive Fan - Reinventing Sports in a Crowded Marketplace,” Shields also happens to have a silky smooth jump shot.
The first part of the conversation focused on Chicago’s coaching change, the 5-5 Derrick Rose-inspired start to the season, the worth of Ben Gordon and Luol Deng and more. After talking hoops, Shields gave his take on Chicago’s hiring of veteran sports writer Sam Smith, who now writes exclusively for Bulls.com, marking a significant change in the industry.
…walk on the STAPLES Center floor, help a good cause.
The Lakers will team with the American Red Cross tonight as they give fans attending tonight’s game 
against the Bulls an opportunity to walk down to the floor at STAPLES center and get an autographed Laker Girls picture for a minimum $5 donation, all in the name of helping victims of the recent Southern California wildfires.
“The recent fires throughout Southern California have brought such devastation to so many people,” said Jeanie Buss, Executive Vice President of Business Operations. “Much help will be needed in the effort to rebuild the lives of those affected by these fires, and we feel fortunate to be able to contribute in this way.”
Head to the top of section 112 following the final buzzer to participate.
In addition to tonight’s proceeds, the Lakers have pledged to donate $100,000 to the American Red Cross (ARC) Disaster Relief Fund.
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Which Lakers player’s dribbling silhouette is used in the NBA logo?
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Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Bulls will be simulcast (whoa not like that Chick fans) on both Fox Sports West HD & Prime Ticket.
You’ll get your normal coverage on FS West, with Joel & Stu calling the action, highlights, replays, and everything you’ve come to expect from the crew at Fox.
On Prime Ticket you’ll be getting the special “Courtside View” angle that includes cameras above each basket and five handheld cameras courtside. The low viewing angle gives you a unique view of the action apart from the traditional camera locations.
Another added bonus of the Courtside View is the limited commercial interruptions. Aside from a few local commercials you won’t have any breaks in the action. During timeouts you’ll see the players in the huddle & the Laker Girls performing on the court–just like you would if you were sitting courtside.
Watching the courtside view will give you a complete perspective on the ebb & flow of an NBA game. Besides, how many of us will ever get a chance to sit courtside? This is the next best thing.
Coverage starts at 7:30pm with Bill Macdonald on Prime Ticket.
Every Monday, the Lakers Basketblog checks the net to bring you the latest NBA power rankings.
NBA.com
This Week: 2 | Last Week: 1 | Diff: -1
So the Lakers aren’t perfect (Friday’s loss to the Pistons was both their worst offensive and worst defensive game so far), but they’ll have the opportunity to stay close to it with this stretch where they play seven of eight games at home with only one back-to-back.
ESPN.com
This Week: 2 | Last Week: 2 | Diff: 0
Seemed headed back to No. 1 after a back-to-back road sweep of the Mavs and Hornets. Yet that home loss to Detroit reminds you, amid all the runaway hype, that L.A. has lots to prove against teams that play physical.
SI.com
This Week: 1 | Last Week: 1 | Diff: 0
Their perfect start ended at 7-0 with last Friday’s home loss to the Pistons, but Kobe Bryant & Co. remain the NBA’s gold standard at present. Now Kobe can turn his attention to Thursday’s trip to Phoenix and his former nemesis Shaq, who teased him in a rather “tasteless” rap song last summer.
Average Ranking: This Week: 1.66 | Last Week: 1.33 | Diff: -.33
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