Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Lakers Über All NBA Teams? Not So Fast

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There are currently only two NBA teams that have an all-time winning series record against the mighty Los Angeles Lakers. One of those teams is their longtime nemesis, the Boston Celtics. Can you name the other club? Hint: The Lakers lost to this team again on Monday night.

Answer: The Charlotte Bobcats, who ran their all-time record against the Lakers to 8-5 following a 109-89 pasting in Charlotte on Monday night. It should be noted that the San Antonio Spurs can claim the lead in their series with L.A. if they win their final two 2010-11 regular-season meetings (Los Angeles currently has a 71-70 edge).
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Thursday, February 10, 2011

Jerry Sloan Trivia Tribute

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Here's to Jerry Sloan, longtime head coach of the Utah Jazz, who today announced his resignation from the team. Sloan made his decision in the midst of his 26th season (23rd coaching the Jazz). The Basketball Hall of Famer's list of accomplishments is extraordinary, led by his 1,221 career wins. Karl Malone and John Stockton are often mentioned when Sloan's coaching career is discussed, but it's important to keep in mind that he led the Jazz to four NBA playoff berths after the two players' departures after the 2002-03 season. Only two other coaches have won more games in NBA history. Can you name them?


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Answer: Don Nelson (1,335 wins) and Lenny Wilkens (1,332).
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