Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'lakers'

Celtics, Lakers Meet In Championship Game Rematch

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

The NBA is offering a holiday gift of sorts to its fans — a Christmas Day rematch between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. Those two teams met in the NBA finals last year. Six coaches have been fired so far this season, and teams are worried about empty seats.

2008: The Best Year In Sports History...

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

NPR's Tom Goldman relives the highlights: A remarkable Super Bowl upset. The epic Wimbledon final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Tiger Woods winning the U.S. Open with a bad knee. Record-smashing performances at the Olympics. And, the Celtics and Lakers back in the NBA finals.

Obama's Father's Day Speech Stirs Reaction

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT

The guys in this week's barbershop — Jimi Izrael, Arsalan Iftikhar, Nick Charles and Gustavo Arrellano — comb through the latest headlines. This week, they talk about Senator Obama's Father's Day message, reaction to the trial verdict of R&B singer R. Kelly, and the NBA's Celtics big win over the Lakers to clinch the national title.

What Happened to the Lakers...

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT

The Boston Celtics are NBA champions once more. Winning the title on their home floor in six games, the Celtics dominated the suddenly hapless Los Angeles Lakers in pretty much every category. The Sports Brothers, Jason and Randy Sklar break it down.

Celtics Trounce Lakers to Win 17th NBA Title

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT

For the 17th time, the Boston Celtics are basketball's champions. The Celtics were explosive on offense and relentless on defense in trouncing the Los Angeles Lakers 131-92 for their first NBA title in 22 years.

Big Sunday for Superstars Woods and Bryant

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Tiger Woods and Kobe Bryant are both at the top of their game. Woods enters the final round of the U.S. Open in the lead, after a magical day of play Saturday. And Bryant plays in the NBA finals, where his L.A. Lakers trail the Boston Celtics, 3-1.

A Good Sports Weekend for Dads on Tap

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:57:00 EDT

This Father's Day is a TV sports marathon: The fourth round of the U.S. Open may be positioned to get its highest TV ratings ever, and the Boston Celtics play the L.A. Lakers in game 5 of the NBA playoffs, following the Celtics' record come-from-behind victory Thursday. Michele Norris talks to Wall Street Journal sports writer Stefan Fatsis.

Basketball Beef Spills Over into Rap World

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The NBA finals are a rematch of one of the great basketball rivalries: the Celtics vs. the Lakers. But for Youth Radio's Brandon McFarland, the great rivalry of this season isn't in the finals, it's the dust-up between DeShawn Stevenson and LeBron James — and their rap proxies, Soulja Boy and Jay-Z.

Can the Lakers Make History Again...

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT

The Boston Celtics came back from a 24 point deficit in last night's championship game to take a three to one lead in the NBA finals. It was the biggest comeback in the recorded history of the finals. The Lakers would need to make history themselves to capture the title. No team has ever overcome a 3 to 1 deficit in the championship round. Tom Goldman reports.

Celtics-Lakers as Seen by Two Former Rivals

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EDT

With the Lakers having struck back Tuesday in the NBA finals, the historic rivalry between Los Angeles and Boston is again hot. This is the 11th time the two teams have met in the finals. Former Celtics player and coach K.C. Jones, and former Laker Mychal Thompson talk about the series and the rivalry.

Lakers Notch Home Win in NBA Finals

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The Los Angeles Lakers — on their home turf — racked up their first win against the Boston Celtics Tuesday in the NBA finals. The Celtics are still ahead in the best-of-seven series, with two victories.

Lakers Power

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT

A poet observes how a basketball team brings together disparate lives in downtown L.A.

L.A. Mayor Proposes Wager on NBA Finals

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Before the Celtics beat the Lakers last night in Game 1, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa proposed a wager to Boston Mayor Thomas Menino: The winner of the NBA championships gets the other city's football team — betting the L.A. Avengers (from the Arena League) against the Patriots.

Cashing In on the Lakers-Celtics

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:21:00 EDT

Two long-time basketball rivals — the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics — battle for the NBA championship. The first game in the series is Thursday night.

What's So Special About the Boston-L.A. Rivalry...

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:12:00 EDT

The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers are getting ready for a legendary match-up Thursday night. The meeting echoes back to 1987, the year that the Lakers and Celtics last battled for the conference title at a time when the NBA finals still drew large television audiences.

Celtics vs. Lakers: A Matchup for the Ages

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:01:00 EDT

A great rivalry resumes Thursday when the Boston Celtics meet the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the NBA championship. It will be the 11th time these teams have played for the title. Commentator Frank Deford says it's nice to see history repeated.

NBA Finals: Celtics, Lakers to Meet in 1987 Rematch

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT

It will be just like old times when the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics meet Thursday in the first game of the NBA finals. The Celtics are back in the finals for the first time since losing to the Lakers in 1987.

Covering Kobe's Los Angeles Lakers

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The Los Angeles Lakers are once again back in the NBA finals, but it took a rollercoaster ride to get there. And writing about the team has been a turbulent experience, too, says Los Angeles Times sports columnist Bill Plaschke.

Lakers Look Strong as Kobe Bryant Wins NBA MVP

Sat, 10 May 2008 10:21:00 EDT

The Los Angeles Lakers are up 2-1 against the Utah Jazz in the NBA conference semi-finals. And Lakers' star Kobe Bryant has just been named the the league's Most Valuable Player.

NBA's Heat, Lakers Set to Work on Christmas

Mon, 25 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

The Miami Heat host the Los Angeles Lakers in what has become a traditional holiday matchup. It's the only game on Monday's NBA schedule, and it lacks the lustre of past meetings.

Phil Jackson Returns to Coach NBA's Lakers

Wed, 15 Jun 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Phil Jackson is back as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Jackson and the Lakers parted ways a year ago after Jackson feuded publicly with star Kobe Bryant. Before that, Jackson won three NBA titles as Lakers' coach. But the team he inherits is not as strong as the one he left.

NBA Mid-Season: Miami Rising; Lakers Struggle

Fri, 18 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

NBA Mid-Season: Miami Rising; Lakers Struggle February 18, 2005 · John Feinstein talks about this Sunday's NBA All-Star game and where the league stands at midseason.

Lakers Face NBA Season Without Shaq

Fri, 05 Nov 2004 00:00:00 EST

As the new NBA season begins, the biggest change is the move of superstar center Shaquille O'Neal from the Western Conference Los Angeles Lakers to the Eastern Conference Miami Heat. Hear NPR's Robert Siegel and the Wall Street Journal's Stephan Fatsis.

Phil Jackson on Life after the Lakers

Thu, 04 Nov 2004 00:00:00 EST

In his last season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Jackson was as much diplomat as basketball coach. He resigned at the end of the season. His new book is The Last Season.

Former Lakers Coach Jackson Reflects on Career

Thu, 04 Nov 2004 00:00:00 EST

Phil Jackson's new book, The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its Soul, is a journal of Jackson's 2003-04 season spent coaching the Los Angeles Lakers. Hear NPR's Robert Siegel and Jackson.