Lakers First Ever Fan Jam

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The Los Angeles Lakers will hold their first ever Lakers Fan Jam at the Los Angeles Convention Center Saturday, March 20th from 10am to 10pm and Sunday, March 21st from 10am to 6pm. Those in attendance will have the chance to get autographs from Lakers players, legends and broadcasters, see the Laker Girls and test their basketball skills with a variety of games like “Pop-A-Shot,” “Bungee Run” and “Sling Shot Jam.”

Basketball contests include, but are not limited to, “Kobe’s Clutch Performer Shootout,” “Derek’s Last Second Shot” and “Ron’s Relay Race,” plus a free throw and three-point challenge. Guests can show off their jumping ability and dunking creativity on the Slam Dunk Courts with 7’, 8’, 9’ and 10’ hoops.

There will also be a Lakers Kid Zone, providing a variety of activities for younger Lakers fans including a mini court, mini net for dunking, boardwalk games and much more.

Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to take a picture with the 2009 NBA Championship Trophy and measure up to their favorite Lakers by comparing their hand and shoe size, height and arm span at the Get-A-Grip and Walk of Fame areas. Lakers players and Lakers legends will also make appearances throughout the weekend to sign autographs. Fans can meet their favorite Laker Girls, who will provide special appearances, performances and clinics all weekend, including an autograph signing stage.

Tickets to Lakers Fan Jam are on sale through Ticketmaster.com and the STAPLES Center Box Office. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. To get information on group tickets, please contact Donovan Holvay at dholvay@la-lakers.com or 310-426-6042.

Fan Jam Map (click to enlarge)

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A Special Thanks goes out to the Maroon who brought the Moron

Late in the 4th quarter in a very tight Lakers vs Raptors game last night, Jose Calderon was running to save a loose ball from going out of bounds when Lapo Elkann, heir to the Fiat Automobiles fortune reached out and touched it first. The moron who was sitting next to his buddy Maroon 5's Adam Levine helped save the day for the Lakers. Lakers then got possession and moments later Kobe hits his signature game winning shot to seal the game with roughly two seconds left on the clock.

Sorry Mini Cooper, I have a new favorite, the mini Fiat.

Kobe's Game Winner #6 against Toronto 3-9-2010

Lakers vs Raptors Game Highlights 3-9-2010

Lakers win with another amazing Kobe finish, 109-107.

Here is the box score courtesy of Yahoo Sports! (Click to enlarge)

The Barnes and Kobe Show

What was up Matt Barnes ass today? Kobe kept his composure and Barnes kept at him. What an idiot. I liked how Kobe didn't flinch when Barnes faked a direct throw at Kobe's face. Kobe didn't even blink! Barnes should've been ejected for that stupid move.

Wait, now I know why Barnes was so upset. Kobe had 34 points vs his (cough) 10.

Ron Artest's Defense is Pretty Hairy

On a day where Laker fans didn't know what team would show up to play the Orlando Magic, seeing Artest's Rodman-like new hairdo was a sign of hope and maybe his attempt to spark up team defense after losing their last two games. His new hair look had the word "defense" dyed in three different languages, Hebrew, Japanese and Hindi. See photo collage of past Artest looks below.

Lakers vs Magic Pregame Preview

Los Angeles Lakers (46-17) vs Orlando Magic (43-20)
Divisional Standings: Lakers 1st Pacific - Magic 1st Southeast
Streaks: Lakers lost 2 - Magic won 4
Regular Season Series: Lakers 1-0

...and the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor goes to

...Andrew Bynum for his performance against the Orlando Magic on 3/7/2010!

Orlando Magic have won 4 straight and are confident to have another W in their home arena against the Lakers who are on a small hump losing their last 2 road games. L.A. needs to seek redemption and use this high profile game to their advantage. Lakers love the hype and their effort that was lost with the luggage the last two trips will have to intensify and illustrate how hungry they want the regular series sweep against Orlando. It's either this sweep or the 0-3 sweep this road trip.

Shannon Brown needs to step up and have the same kind of production he had last time they faced up this past January when he scored 22 points. Key match-up will be with Bynum and Howard. Bynum needs to be the key player today. In order for this to happen Bynum needs to get plenty of inside dishes. He needs to attack the basket to score or get Dwight in early foul trouble.

I will keep this post short as the game is just about to start, Lakers will need to play GREAT defense against the quick guards and strong inside game. Orlando has a solid front line with Carter, Howard, Nelson, Lewis, and Pietrus.