Doug Mann's Lakers Stats

Focusing in on Friday's clash, I want to look at as many different statistical categories as possible and essentially make it a 'Tale Of The Tape' preview of what will be one of the biggest games played this season in the NBA.

Lakers ace their test on the road

Lakers take four out of five on their first big trip of the season.

Kobe's 28 help Lakers pull away from Pistons for NBA-best 22-4 mark

Kobe Bryant scored 28 points and helped the Lakers build a big lead in a 93-81 victory over the Pistons on Sunday night.

Magic tops in Laker lore

Magic Johnson tops the list of the 50 greatest L.A. Lakers of all time.

Jackson unsure if Lakers will pay him

Phil Jackson shed some light on his uncertain coaching future but still left the picture somewhat cloudy, saying whether the Los Angeles Lakers repeat as NBA champions will be a big factor -- but not the only one -- in determining whether he returns.

37. Andrew Bynum: 5th season

He's the future of the franchise. Bynum is already in his fifth season and is just 22 years old. He's already showed a...

K-Bros: Steve Smith on the evolution of Kobe

We talk to All Star-turned-analyst Steve Smith of NBA TV about Kobe's growth as a scorer, and the state of the Lakers. Plus, a trip around the NBA and...

K-Bros: Kobe's bad digit and L.A.'s great 'D'

Andy and Brian get deep inside Kobe's fractured finger, talk about shooting woes from the outside, and LA's top shelf defense in the first quarter of ...

Amar'e continues strong play

In case you haven't heard, Amar'e Stoudemire is back. In his past six games, he's faced six teams ranked among the top 14 in defensive efficiency, in...

Center extremely deep this season

John Cregan breaks down the uncharacteristically deep center position in fantasy this season.

Johnson, Gay headed in right direction

Seth Landman discusses players who are looking good for an increase in value on the Player Rater, as well as those on the way down.

LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 19: Andrew Bynum #17 and Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during a game against...

Bryant scores 42 as Lakers win 12th in 13 games

Kobe Bryant scored a season-high 42 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers won for the 12th time in 13 games, beating the fading Chicago Bulls 96-87 on Tuesday.

Bryant on struggling Bulls

...of everybody," Del Negro said of the Lakers. "They're not only big, they're skilled. [Andrew] Bynum continually improves. And we know how good Pau [Gasol] is. [Ron] Artest is down there a...

Weighing the percentages is a must

Brian McKitish provides his latest rankings and discusses why it's difficult to make up ground in the percentage categories.