The ones who hold upper hand on Lakers
Scott Howard-Cooper, Special to ESPN.comThe Spurs, Kings and Mavericks have an edge on the Lakers and it's not just homecourt.
Story | Conversation | April 17, 2003Webber injury creates Kings' latest challenge
Scott Howard-Cooper, Special to ESPN.comAnother day, another injured King. So what else is new for Rick Adelman's banged-up club?
Story | Conversation | January 31, 2003What to do in the Pacific this offseason
Scott Howard-Cooper, Special to ESPN.comWhile their division mates seek answers, the Lakers just need to find motivation for a four-peat.
Story | Conversation | July 04, 2002Breaking down West's madness in March
Scott Howard-Cooper, Special to ESPN.comThe West's playoff race should reach a tournament-type of craziness when it hits the back stretch.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2002Don't get too excited over Blazers' streak
Scott Howard-Cooper, Special to ESPN.comMo Cheeks' Blazers are red hot, but don't get too excited. Why? Because they're the Blazers.
Story | Conversation | March 08, 2002Pretty predictable in the Pacific
Scott Howard-Cooper, Special to ESPN.comThings have pretty much gone as expected, with the Lakers and Kings at the head of the class.
Story | Conversation | December 20, 2001Pollard, Hedo fit in as Webber replacements
Scott Howard-Cooper, Special to ESPN.comWith Chris Webber out of action, contender Sacramento isn't too worried, considering they have Scot Pollard and co.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2001Under Cheeks, there's been an attitude adjustment
Scott Howard-Cooper, Special to ESPN.comIt's still the preseason, but Maurice Cheeks' Blazers don't seem as dysfunctional anymore.
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2001Battier, J-Will prepare to win -- they hope
Scott Howard-Cooper, Special to ESPN.comThe Grizzlies probably won't win many games, but Shane Battier and Jason Williams aren't worried.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2001This time, Blazer meltdown couldn't wait for West Final
Scott Howard-Cooper, Special to ESPN.comPortland's reward for a disappointing 50-win season is rival L.A., a fitting end to their season.
Story | Conversation | April 19, 2001Coach Musselman lives on in his family
Scott Howard-Cooper, Special to ESPN.comBill Musselman is no longer with us, but his legacy is living on with son Eric and others.
Story | Conversation | March 21, 2001Kemp vs. Shaq? Round One to O'Neal
Scott Howard-Cooper, Special to ESPN.comWatching Shawn Kemp deal with Shaq didn't impress ESPN.com's Scott Howard-Cooper.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2000TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "scott howard cooper" make the list?