The Lakers are unstoppable.

[Doggystylin]

When ESPN admits this, then you know it HAS to be true. To the rest of the league: your worst nightmare is here. Boston go fuck yourself.

The season's early surprises, from 1-15

1. The Lakers' defense
I touched upon this when I saw the Lakers hold New Orleans to 30 points in the first half, but their upgraded commitment to the defensive end has been something to behold. L.A., which made the NBA Finals last season primarily as an offensive juggernaut, is leading the league in defensive efficiency by a sizable margin.

The return of Andrew Bynum has played a big part, obviously. It's not just his size, it's also that he's in shape and moving well. As a result, he has become a real presence roaming the lane and blocking shots, and he has allowed Pau Gasol to slide over to his more natural power forward role. Bynum is spiking three shots a game, the Lakers' now-huge front line is controlling the defensive glass and L.A. in general has found a more physical edge in the wake of last season's embarrassing conclusion to the Finals.

If the Lakers keep it up, they'll be virtually impossible to beat.


http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=hollinger_john&page=surprises-081120

[Turf Hitta]

lol but any other time they are "BSPN" right?

[Doggystylin]

lol but any other time they are "BSPN" right?

Why don't you understand the simple concept of bias?

[Turf Hitta]

lol but any other time they are "BSPN" right?

Why don't you understand the simple concept of bias?

 Ironic that you would say something like this in response to a post pointing out YOUR bias.

[teecee]

I thought ESPN was full of shit?

Are the Lakers unstoppable?  Their defense IS looking way better- well it was, but not so great against CHicago........

Can the Lakers stand up to tougher teams like the Celtics and Pistons?

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

That's whatsup, homie...Lakers=easily the best team in the league.


It's just too bad Bynum and Ariza had to get injured last season, or we'd be talking another repeat.

[GangstaBoogy]

The defense didn't last. I remember in the pre-season / first few games Radmanovic was actually living up to his promise that he would work harder on defense. The team as a whole was playing great team d. The last few games we've been back to that same old slacking off "defense" from the past 2-3 years.

[OG Hack Wilson]

the lakres are soft at heart

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

The defense didn't last. I remember in the pre-season / first few games Radmanovic was actually living up to his promise that he would work harder on defense. The team as a whole was playing great team d. The last few games we've been back to that same old slacking off "defense" from the past 2-3 years.

They're not gunna strain themselves for 82 games, but we've seen what they're capable of...

[OG Hack Wilson]

remember how the Celtics got off to a 29-3 start last year and ya'll was sayng we'd fade?


just sayn

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

^and look now...Celtics already on pace to 3 losses in a third of the time it took ya'll last year.

[Doggystylin]

Celtics are overrated pieces of shit. Three Hall of Fame players, yes, but they're just getting older and slower.

[Chamillitary Click]

best regular season records dont win rings!

[OG Hack Wilson]

^and look now...Celtics already on pace to 3 losses in a third of the time it took ya'll last year.

check da sig

lakers havent had a banner since Shaq

[westsiderider323]

Lakers=easily the best team in the league.