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In the last game before the NBA's trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New Orleands Hornets, 107 to 101 in OT. It was the Lakers' 9th road victory of the season and the first back-to-back win away from Staples Center. Kobe Bryant led the comeback with 33 points and a perfect 11-11 from the line as the Lakers clawed back from a 17-point deficit. Pau Gasol contributed 18 and 10 while his Andrew Bynum continued his strong play with 25 points and 18 boards, most of which came in the 2nd Half. Derek Fisher on the overtime wins:
I feel great. Last night, Steve (Blake) did a wonderful job finishing out the game and playing both overtimes. Tonight, it was my turn to finish out the game. Our big three of Andrew (Bynum), Pao Gasol) and Kobe carried us again tonight. Metta’s defense down the stretch was just unbelievable. So this is another great team win for us.
The Lakers sit 3rd in the West, behind San Antonio and OKC. Considering everything that has happened thus far in the season, this could already be considered a successful season. Of course, this is the Los Angeles Lakers, and success is measured in Championships. If the Lakers are to compete for one a ring, some moves have to be made and if reports are true, these moves are already in the works.
Elsewhere Around the League, the Dwight Howard Saga continues, the Bulls defeat the Heat and Mike D'Antoni out of New York. Yup, today is gonna be a crazy day.
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Lakers News
- Bryant leads Lakers past Hornets in OT, 107-101 | Lakers.com
- LAL 107, NOH 101: March 14 Running Diary | Lakers Blog
- Bryant leads Lakers past Hornets in OT, 107-101
- Lakers' Andrew Bynum confident he'll remain with team | ESPN LA
- Kobe Bryant, Lakers edge Hornets for 4th straight win | ESPN LA
- Rapid Reaction: Lakers 107, Hornets 101 (OT) | ESPN LA
- Lakers defeat New Orleans in overtime, 107-101 | LA Times
- NBA trade deadline looms; Will Dwight Howard move? | OC Register
- Lakers 107, Hornets 101 (OT) | OC Register
NBA.com
- More on the Daily Dwama from Orlando
- D’Antoni Out, Woodson In As Knicks’ Interim Coach
- Trade Chatter: Groundhog Day!
- Howard loses in possibly last game with Magic
ESPN
- New York Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni resigns
- Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard will not give up option at season's end
- Knicks, Phil Jackson haven't discussed vacant coaching position
- Knicks' Carmelo Anthony denies desire for trade, rift with coach
- Lakers' Andrew Bynum confident he'll remain with team | ESPN LA
- Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard won't opt out at end of season
Yahoo! Sports
- Magic working to trade Dwight Howard
- Gooden has triple-double, Bucks top Cavs
- Zach Randolph: West finals or bust for Grizzlies
- Bobcats-Mavericks Preview
ProBasketball Talk
- Celtics’ Chris Wilcox out for season with heart condition
- Report: Nets interested in Boris Diaw and his expiring contract
- With no deals close, Suns likely to keep Nash (and everyone else) past trade deadline
- Report: Dwight Howard flip-flops again, will not opt-in with Magic
- Lakers, Blazers, Timberwolves talk three-team deal to move Crawford, Beasley
- Magic give Howard until end of Wednesday to sign on for another year, or they trade him
- Who should Knicks get as coach? First pick a system, stick to it.
- Report: D’Antoni wanted to trade ‘Melo for Deron Williams
- Mike D’Antoni resigns as coach of New York Knicks
Dime Mag / SLAM Online
- NBA Trade Rumor: Lakers, T-Wolves and Blazers Close to 3-Way Deal | Dime Magazine
- Breaking News: Mike D’Antoni Is Out As The Knicks Coach | Dime Magazine
- Chicago Doesn’t Even Need The MVP; The Lakers Find Unlikely Heroes | Dime Magazine
- Mike Woodson Introduced as Knicks Interim Coach | SLAM Online
- Carmelo Anthony and His Agent Deny Rumor He Wants to Be Traded | SLAM Online
- Tracy McGrady Believes He’s a Hall of Famer | SLAM Online
Blogs and Other Links
- This Season Has Been the Best and Worst of Lakers Basketball | Lakers Nation
- The Dominant Emergence of Andrew Bynum | Lakers Nation
- Lakers Survive in Overtime Against Hornets; Win 107-101 | Lakers Nation
- Rumor Mill: Lakers Trying to Land Beasley in Three-Team Deal | Lakers Nation
- Lakers/Hornets: Working Overtime Again | Forum Blue & Gold
- Dwight Howard changes mind again, will keep opt-out option for 2012-2013 | Eye On Basketball
- Report: D'Antoni wanted to trade Carmelo Anthony for Deron Williams | Eye On Basketball
- Chris Wilcox's season is over due to heart issue | Eye On Basketball
- Report: Raymond Felton, Jamal Crawford lead 'mutiny' against Blazers coach? | Eye On Basketball
- Where does Mike D'Antoni go from here? | Eye On Basketball
- The NBA’s Least Likely Handles | Shaky Ankles
The Basketball Jones
- Kobe Bryant has embraced villain status
- Mike D’Antoni is done with the Knicks
- Why the Bucks-Warriors trade doesn’t really make sense
- Ep. 778: Bucks-Dubs + Dwight’s Dice
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