Mike Brown says Lakers are exciting enough when they win

Mike Brown says Lakers are exciting enough when they win

Grind-it-out style might not compare to the high-flying Clippers, but wait until the playoffs, the Lakers' first-year coach says.

Lakers' Pau Gasol plays through the doubts

The 7-foot power forward has an off night in a 111-99 victory over the Suns, but he says trade speculation has nothing to do with a lackluster performance.

Up next for the Lakers: Sunday at Phoenix

The Lakers have won six of their last eight games in Phoenix.

Lakers still feeling pressure on the road

The Lakers are 13-2 at home and 5-10 in away games, but they have a chance to improve Sunday at Phoenix.

Letters: Lakers fans on the verge of a nervous breakup

Are Clippers changing the colors of a purple and gold town?

Lakers' Derek Fisher battling decreasing playing time

The point guard plays 25 minutes against Phoenix on Friday after logging only 19 in each of the Lakers' previous two games. Fisher scores 12 points in a 111-99 victory.

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Up next for the Lakers: Friday vs. Phoenix

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Lakers Coach Mike Brown downplays Metta World Peace's remarks

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Lakers take unfamiliar path to victory as Kobe Bryant struggles

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Signing J.R. Smith could be difficult for Lakers

Signing J.R. Smith could be difficult for Lakers

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These Lakers really aren't his type

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Mike Brown, Metta World Peace appear at odds

Mike Brown, Metta World Peace appear at odds

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Lakers will mostly be homebodies for a while

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Lakers and Kobe Bryant keep hitting low points, even in victory

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Up next for the Lakers: Tuesday night vs. Atlanta

Up next for the Lakers: Tuesday night vs. Atlanta

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Lakers struggling to contain high-scoring opponents

Lakers struggling to contain high-scoring opponents

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Lakers beat Raptors, and it all evens out in the end

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Early game could be reprieve for Lakers fans

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Jeremy Lin was there for the taking

Jeremy Lin was there for the taking

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