Starring the Lakers vs. the Spurs rematch, with the Spurs winning by a KO

• Jim Buss of Los Angeles Lakers discusses relationships with Kobe Bryant, Phil Jackson - ESPNLA
• Sessions wants to return to Lakers, but it’s going to cost L.A. | ProBasketballTalk
• NBA -- Which teams will make the Western Conference playoff field? - ESPN
• Mike Brown doubts Kobe Bryant will play Wednesday against Warriors - latimes.com
• Rapid Reaction: San Antonio 112, Lakers 91 - Los Angeles Lakers Blog - ESPNLA
• LAL 91, SAS 112: April 17 Running Diary " Lakers Blog
• Jim Buss of Los Angeles Lakers says new CBA cuts heavily into team's profits - ESPNLA
• With Lakers' loss to Spurs, they prove they need Kobe Bryant - latimes.com
• Another city lurks even as Maloofs insist Kings won't leave Sactown - NBA - CBSSports.com

↓ More after the jump ↓

L.A. Times

• Lakers humbled in 112-91 loss to Spurs
• With Lakers' loss to Spurs, they prove they need Kobe Bryant
• Five things to take from Lakers' 112-91 loss to San Antonio Spurs
• Andrew Goudelock says he had migraine during Lakers' loss to Spurs
• Lakers FYI: Devin Ebanks takes full-circle route to starting role
• Mike Brown doubts Kobe Bryant will play Wednesday against Warriors

NBA.com/Lakers.com

• LAL 91, SAS 112: April 17 Running Diary " Lakers Blog
• Brown: Kobe Showing ‘Progress’ " NBA.com | Hang Time Blog
• Spurs at Lakers - NBA.com
• Western Conference Playoff Picture " Lakers Blog
• WIZARDS VIDEO: John Wall Postgame

ESPN/ESPNLA

• Rapid Reaction: San Antonio 112, Lakers 91 - Lakers Blog - ESPNLA
• Jim Buss of Los Angeles Lakers says new CBA cuts heavily into team's profits - ESPNLA
• Jim Buss of Los Angeles Lakers discusses relationships with Kobe Bryant, Phil Jackson - ESPNLA
• Lakers Late Night Replay vs. San Antonio, plus postgame videos - Lakers Blog - ESPNLA
• Lakers at Warriors: What to watch - Lakers Blog - ESPNLA
• NBA -- Contenders or pretenders? - ESPN
• NBA -- Who is the best of the best? - ESPN
• NBA -- Which teams will make the Western Conference playoff field? - ESPN
• Rick Carlisle sees both sides of replay use on interference - Dallas Mavericks Blog - ESPN Dallas
• NBA -- Is it costly when athletes like the Miami Heat take a stand? - ESPN
• Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons - Recap - April 17, 2012 - ESPN
• Outscoring opponents in the clutch - TrueHoop Blog
• Jeff Van Gundy to NBA: Stop the flop! - TrueHoop Blog
• When tankers tell the truth - TrueHoop Blog
• Jeff Van Gundy: Tanking kills credibility - TrueHoop Blog
• Chris Kaman of New Orleans Hornets out for remaining 5 games due to bruised left tibia - ESPN
• Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose uncomfortable dealing with fame - ESPN Chicago

Yahoo! Sports

• Jamal Crawford offers his services to the Phoenix Suns — in Phoenix — while still playing for Portland | Ball Don't Lie
• Nick Young thinks the Clippers have one of the NBA’s best bench units, is wrong | Ball Don't Lie
• Pistons embarrass Cavaliers 116-77
• Bobcats on track to end up as worst NBA team ever
• Spurs' title hopes rest on Manu Ginobili's health
• NBPA committee cancels internal audit

ProBasketballTalk

• Playoff implications of Tuesday’s games
• Derrick Rose embraces the Jordan comparison, says he didn’t get Obama
• Blake Griffin, Derrick Rose learning physical price of stardom
• NBA trying out ads on uniforms in the D-League playoffs
• Sessions wants to return to Lakers, but it’s going to cost L.A.
• John Wall admits he played too many charity games last summer
• Larry Brown to return to coaching at SMU
• As expected, Kentucky’s five starters headed to NBA

Orange County Register

• Lakers sluggish in Spurs' rout
• Brown would like give players rest
• Lakers: Who’s stepped up in Kobe’s absence?
• Thank Phil Jackson for Coach Kobe’s leadership
• Dallas reporter says Mavs need respect from Lakers - Lakers blog

DIME/SLAMOnline

• The Top 10 NBA MVP Candidates, Week 7 | Dime Magazine
• SLAM ONLINE | " John Wall Says He Played in Too Many Charity Games Last Summer
• SLAM ONLINE | " Mike Krzyzewski Finds it ‘Sad’ College Basketball Has No ‘Voice’ With the NBA
• Carmelo Anthony, New York Break A Box Score; Tony Parker, The Spurs Get Revenge | Dime Magazine
• Report: Ray Allen Has Ankle Injuries Because His Calf Muscles Are Too Big | Dime Magazine
• Blake Griffin Says He’s Sick Of Taking Hard Hits | Dime Magazine

Other Links

• Forum Blue And Gold " Lakers/Spurs: On The Wrong End Of A Revenge Game
• NBA Recap - San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Lakers - Apr 17, 2012 - CBSSports.com
• Coach Kobe Summoning His Inner Zen Master? | Lakers Nation
• Another city lurks even as Maloofs insist Kings won't leave Sactown - NBA - CBSSports.com
• Wolves' Kevin Love to undergo concussion tests on Wednesday - NBA - SI.com
• Is Kobe Bryant Making More of an Impact as Coach Kobe? | Lakers Nation
• Dallas Reporter Whines About Lack of Recognition From Lakers | Lakers Nation
• Resting Stars: Spurs Play Their Game " NBA.com | Hang Time Blog

And to take the sting out of the loss, for your viewing pleasure (h/t to Gil Meriken)