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If the Lakers are to capitalize from the confidence gained after Sunday's win against Miami, a great place to start is on the road. The Lakers are only 6-12 away from the bright lights of Staples Center. This afternoon, the Lakers will take on the Detroit Pistons in the first of a three-game road trip, that also sees the Lakers making stops at Washington and Minnesota. Asked about the upcoming games, Andrew Bynum said:
We’re playing better right now. We got a road trip ahead of us that I think if we get all those three games, come back and beat Boston… that’s our goal. These next four are big for us.
The third month of the year also means a more predictable schedule for the Lakers, as the next three weeks offers a welcome rhythm of games: Sun-Tues-Wed-Fri, repeat. With the trade deadline looping just nine days from now, the next 6 missions games are vastly important.
Elsewhere Around the League, Brook Lopez out 3 weeks with a sprained right ankle, Thunder rally back to beat the Mavs, Rip Hamiltion injures shoulder and the NBA is looking into placing ads on the front of jerseys.
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Lakers News
- Lakers-Pistons Preview | Lakers.com
- Lakers – Pistons: By the Numbers | Lakers Blog
- Baby steps toward buying into the Lakers | ESPN LA
- Ben Harper has cast his MVP vote | ESPN LA
- Lakers over Miami: Video leftovers (extended director's cut) | ESPN LA
- Los Angeles Lakers' John Kuester talks about failed Detroit Pistons stint | ESPN LA
- Lakers' win over Miami a signature victory | LA Times
- Lakers' attitude and confidence are shifting | LA Times
- Lakers say Kobe Bryant should win MVP [video] | LA Times
- Lakers give fans something to cheer about | LA Times
- Kobe Bryant's latest injury hardest to overcome | LA Times
- Beating the Heat: How the Lakers did it | OC Register
- Bynum better be a keeper after this showing | OC Register
- Rookie Andrew Goudelock showing off veteran moves | OC Register
- Tuesday Preveiw: vs. Pistons (12-26) | OC Register
NBA.com
- Notebook: Bulls 92, Pacers 72
- Notebook: Thunder 95, Mavericks 91
- Notebook: Magic 92, Raptors 88
- Notebook: Jazz 109, Cavaliers 100
- Love's 39 carries Wolves over Clippers
- Point Guards Gone Wild! | NBA.com
- Power Rankings: Bulls take back No. 1 spot
ESPN
- New Jersey Nets' Brook Lopez out three weeks with ankle sprain
- Kevin Love pulls Wolves past Clippers with 39 points, 17 boards
- Thunder rally past Mavericks for 13th straight win at home
- Luol Deng helps Bulls cruise past Pacers for seventh straight win
Yahoo! Sports
- Irving won't play for Australia in Olympics
- Love's 39 carries Wolves over Clippers
- Thunder rally late to beat Mavericks 95-91
- Nuggets rally for 119-116 OT win over Kings
ProBasketball Talk
- Veterans say there are sometimes bounties in NBA
- Keith Smart gets contract extension to stay as Kings’ coach
- Video: Sonny Weems with an impressive dunk contest… in Lithuania
- Nets’ Lopez out 3 weeks with sprained ankle. Now what for Howard trade?
- Report: Nuggets put "Birdman" Chris Andersen on trade block
- Wilson Chandler, Nuggets still talking, not getting very far
- Report: Portland’s Jamal Crawford "available"
- Chris Webber emerges as mentor for DeMarcus Cousins
- D’Antoni says he is sticking with Lin as starter, usually closer
- NBA Power Rankings: Bulls grab top spot by the horns
- Baron Davis says playing for Clippers almost killed his love of the game
Dime Mag / SLAM Online
- 5 Burning NBA Questions: The Southwest Division | Dime Magazine
- Wilt Chamberlain Special: How the NBA Celebrates 100 Points | Dime Magazine
- Clip Of The Day: Steve Nash Explains The Meaning Of "Dime" | Dime Magazine
- Rose Gets Revenge Against Indiana; Perkins Does The Unexpected | Dime Magazine
- Kevin Garnett: Trade Rumors Motivating Rajon Rondo | SLAM Online
- Photos: Rajon Rondo Plays HORSE With a Fan | SLAM Online
Blogs and Other Links
- Los Angeles Lakers Coach Mike Brown Celebrates 42nd Birthday | Lakers Nation
- Lakers Rumors: Lamar Odom Wants to Return to Los Angeles | Lakers Nation
- Lakers Big Trades or Small Trades? - Pulse of Lakers Nation | Lakers Nation
- The Rumor Mill | Forum Blue & Gold
- Plays of the Week – 100 Turns 50 and Jim Buss Continues To Terrify Laker Nation | Hardwood Hype
- Reports: Clippers interested in Ray Allen trade? | Eye On Basketball
- Fun day, Sunday for Rondo, Williams | Eye On Basketball
- Obama: Michael Jordan is NBA's best ever | Eye On Basketball
- Duncan hits Birdman in head with ball before dunk | Eye On Basketball
- Reports: Jamal Crawford draws trade interest | Eye On Basketball
- Baseline Awards: Lakers on the hunt | Eye On Basketball
The Basketball Jones
- Derrick Rose: ‘My game is to hit crazy shots all the time’
- TBJ Orlando: Jam Session IV
- Things of Note for March 5, 2012
- Ep. 771: To Pass, Or Not To Pass
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