Welcome to the Lakers Tweetbag, where we compile a handful of the most interesting tweets from the Lakers beat writers throughout the Twittersphere. This is a prime cut from the people who follow the in's and out's of the purple and gold for a living. Also, any miscellaneous goodness from the Lakers season journey included. Oh, and introducing the daily create-a-caption! Enjoy!
Tweetbag #2
The Tweets
Steve Nash told me he hopes to return within a week or two. Hopes to do 2 on 2 contact by Monday or Tuesday
— Mark Medina (@MedinaLakersNBA) December 14, 2012
Nash: "I have been running the last day and a half, & it has been responding very well. It hasn't been a huge load, but it is something."
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) December 14, 2012
If Nash can practice next week, he would seem on track to play next Sat at Golden State or 3 days later vs. Knicks on Christmas.
— KEVIN DING (@KevinDing) December 14, 2012
Nobody has been more frustrated to be watching his teammates lose than Nash. Is all about creating positive flow towards wins.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) December 14, 2012
I'm going to laugh if the Lakers talk about their character in managing to slice the lead late in the game
— Mark Medina (@MedinaLakersNBA) December 14, 2012
With LAL just arriving at D.C. hotel at 3:26 a.m., there won't be shootaround in the a.m., but the team will watch film at hotel.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) December 14, 2012
Kobe had 31 points, 10 rebounds, six assists in 44 minutes. He will have to deal with the back spasms again tomorrow in Washington.
— KEVIN DING (@KevinDing) December 14, 2012
D'Antoni said the key to unlocking the Lakers' offense is getting Dwight doing damage out of pick-and-roll sets.
— KEVIN DING (@KevinDing) December 14, 2012
Kobe: "At this point, I wish we had the Washington Generals on our schedule"
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) December 14, 2012
I have to apologize to my friend @spikelee for believing my @lakers would beat the Knicks...
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) December 14, 2012
The Caption
(Leave your caption in the comments below [be sure to indicate it's a caption]! The most rec'd caption get's a shout in the next Tweetbag. Round 1, fight!)
© Debby Wong | 13 Dec 2012
Miscellaneous Goodies
The Happenings at Silver Screen & Roll
- New York Knicks defeat Los Angeles Lakers, 116-107 - Silver Screen and Roll
- New York Knicks withstand Los Angeles Lakers, final score: 116-10
- One more setback for Steve Nash could cost him the rest of the season
- Dwight Howard knows where he will be playing next season
- GIF: Los Angeles Lakers transition defense vs. Carmelo Anthony
- Jim Buss frustrated with the Lakers' slow start
- Video: Los Angeles Lakers defense broken down by Coach Nick
- Game Preview: Los Angeles Lakers at New York Knicks 12/13/12
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