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Starring: Yet another fourth quarter meltdown. With a 95-83 lead with 6 minutes remaining, the Lakers give up a 24-9 Rockets run, losing after a Dragic three pointer. This has been a recurring theme all season, with the Lakers seemingly getting complacent after feeling they can dominate a team at any time. After letting the foot off the gas, the Lakers just don't seem to be able to get going again.
The Lakers played a great opening quarter behind the hot shooting of their Big Three - Pau Gasol (12 points on 6-8), Andrew Bynum (8 points on 4-6) and Kobe Bryant (9 points on 3-5). They had just a single turnover to the Rockets' six and went into the next 12 minutes with all the momentum...and then they really let Houston have it. Yes, the Lakers let the Rockets take all of that momentum, and each time the visiting team grabbed some back, the home team snatched it from them.
Also, Mike Brown is pissed at Bynum for his ejection, Devin Ebanks wants more playing time, and Derek Fisher is close to signing with the Thunder.
Much more after the jump...
Lakers News:
- Lakers miss Andrew Bynum at the finish - latimes.com
- Lack of playing time may affect Devin Ebanks' future with Lakers - latimes.com
- Wednesday preview: vs. Dallas (27-20) - Lakers blog : The Orange County Register
- Lakers lose to Houston Rockets, 107-104 - latimes.com
- Explaining Andrew Bynum’s numbers, debating Derek Fisher’s principles, lamenting a broken leg - Lakers blog : The Orange County Register
Other Lakers Blogs:
- Mike Brown upset with Lakers' poor defensive play - Inside the Lakers
- Forum Blue And Gold " Lakers/Rockets: L.A. Is Not Clutch City
- Kobe Loses the Mask, Bynum Loses His Cool, Lakers Lose In Houston - Lake Show Life - A Los Angeles Lakers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
- Pau Gasol is Ready to Take On Co-Captain Role | Lakers Nation
- Lakers vs. Mavericks Pre-Game Report: Finishing the Texas Two-Step | Lakers Nation
- Andrew Bynum's Ejection Irritated Coach Mike Brown | Lakers Nation
- Lakers Lose Another Big Lead In Loss to Rockets | Laker Nation
- Lakers Blow Big Lead in Fourth; Lose to Rockets 107-104 | Lakers Nation
- HOUSTON 107, LAKERS 104: Bynum's ejection leaves Lakers with no defense - LA Daily News
NBA.com:
- LAL 104, HOU 107: March 20 Running Diary " Lakers Blog
- The Best Bargain Of This NBA Season " NBA.com | Hang Time Blog
- Knicks Ready For Second Surge? " NBA.com | Hang Time Blog
- Rick’s Tips: Waiver Watching " NBA.com | Hang Time Blog
ESPN:
- Rapid Reaction: Rockets 107, Lakers 104 - Los Angeles Lakers Blog - ESPN Los Angeles
- Los Angeles Lakers' Mike Brown 'irritated' after Andrew Bynum loses it against Houston Rockets - ESPN Los Angeles
- Miami Heat's LeBron James aggravates right elbow, OK after collision with Phoenix Suns' Grant Hill - ESPN
- Boris Diaw, Charlotte Bobcats agree on contract buyout, coach says - ESPN
Probasketball Talk:
- Bobcats, Boris Diaw agree to buyout. So, he can be yours. | ProBasketballTalk
- Warriors owner Joe Lacob talks about getting booed | ProBasketballTalk
- Baseline to Baseline recaps: Heat hotter than the Suns | ProBasketballTalk
- No extension for Stan Van Gundy could make things awkward in Orlando | ProBasketballTalk
- Josh Howard to have knee surgery, miss remainder of season | ProBasketballTalk
- Fisher close to signing with Thunder, Heat still in the mix | ProBasketballTalk
Yahoo Sports:
- Andray Blatche suits up for an early morning workout, possibly for 15 minutes | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo! Sports
- The newly bought-out Boris Diaw is available to disappoint your favorite team | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo! Sports
- Derrick Rose has opinions, is tired of being treated like a little kid | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo! Sports
- Andray Blatche will sit out to get in shape | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo! Sports
Slam Online:
- SLAM ONLINE | " Samuel L. Jackson to Introduce the Players During Clippers/Hornets Game
- SLAM ONLINE | " Magic, Bird Hit Broadway
- SLAM ONLINE | " Nate McMillan Cried After Being Fired By the Portland Trailblazers
- SLAM ONLINE | " LeBron James Says He’s ‘Too Tough’ to Get a Concussion
- SLAM ONLINE | " Grizzlies GM: Gilbert Arenas Signing Unlike Allen Iverson Signing
- SLAM ONLINE | " Report: OKC Thunder ‘Very Close’ to Deal With Derek Fisher
- SLAM ONLINE | " Post Up: Rocket Launcher
Other Links:
- Even without MVP Derrick Rose, the Bulls look like contenders in Magic rout - Ian Thomsen - SI.com
- Things of Note for March 21, 2012 | The Basketball Jones | Blogs | theScore.com
- How Stephen Jackson got back to San Antonio | The Basketball Jones | Blogs | theScore.com
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