Lakers
Lakers' assistant coaches do their part to prepare team
Each assistant is responsible for scouting several teams, and then making sure the players know what might be coming.
Lakers try to maintain reserve power on road
The Lakers boast one of the NBA's best second units, but the players, and Coach Phil Jackson, recognize they'll face much greater challenges outside the friendly confines of Staples Center.
Not again, David! Rubberneck Becks eyes up more perky cheerleaders
David Beckham the ogler strikes again!
New lease of life for Lakers and fan favorite Bryant
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The commanding 96-76 win by the Los Angeles Lakers over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday underlined their remarkable transformation over the last year, on the court and in the eyes of their supporters.
Celtics and Lakers set to shine amid economic gloom
DETROIT (Reuters) - After a summer spent promoting the game around the world, the NBA focus returns to the North American hardwood this week and the start of a new season that will present challenges on and off the court.
Banner Night in Boston as Celtics Rout Lakers
BOSTON — A championship waited to be claimed Tuesday night, if only the Boston Celtics could fight through exhaustion, attrition and whatever Kobe Bryant unleashed upon them.
Celtics look to wrap up their first title in 22 years
BOSTON (Reuters) - The Boston Celtics look to wrap up their record 17th championship and first in 22 years when they host the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.
Lakers say they're far from finished
BOSTON -- The Lakers returned to Boston to find fewer headaches than on their last trip here.
Kobe, Lakers just good enough in Game 5
LOS ANGELES - The play to be recalled was the steal, officially recorded with 40.9 seconds remaining in Game 3. Paul Pierce — with 38 points, the evening's dominant player — was bringing the ball up the court with the Celtics down a basket, 97-95.
First Down
SUNDAY'S BEST BET ON TELEVISION - The Celtics try to win another championship for New England tonight in Game 5 against the Lakers. 9 p.m., chs. 7, 2