http://www.sportsnipe.com Sports news headlines from all sources http://www.sportsnipe.com/images/logo.gif http://www.sportsnipe.com Sports news headlines from all sources http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791194/wings-2-flames-1-tomas-holmstroms-late-goal-lifts-playoff-hopes-detroit-news.html Globe and MailWings 2 Flames 1: Tomas Holmstrom's late goal lifts playoff hopesThe Detroit News... like if we play good, we're going to get into the playoffs," he said after the Red Wings scored a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames Monday. ...Wings edge Flames to tighten grip on playoff spotReutersLate goal propels the Red Wings over CalgaryNational PostFlames let one slip away against WingsCBC.caCalgary Herald -Toronto Sun -USA Todayall 322 news articles » Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791193/blues-come-home-today-play-colorado-belleville-news-democrat.html Blues come home today, play ColoradoBelleville News DemocratWith 14 games remaining, the St. Louis Blues can only control their own actions and must control their emotions. ...Avalanche-Blues PreviewSportingNews.comBlues happy to be playing first game in a month at homeSt. Louis Globe-DemocratAvs visit Blues looking for third straight winINDenverTimes.comDaily Camera -Belleville News Democratall 7 news articles » Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791192/ovechkin-suspended-versus-back-on-directv.html Ovechkin is suspended Two-time MVP Alex Ovechkin was suspended Monday for Washington's next two games because of a reckless hit. The forward drove Chicago's Brian Campbell into the boards from behind in the first period Sunday and received a majo... Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791191/bluesavalanche-matchup-box.html BLUES VS. COLORADO WHEN ? 7 tonight WHERE ? Scottrade Center TV, RADIO ? Fox Sports Midwest, KMOX (1120 AM) BLUES PREVIEW ? The Blues will be on the ice at Scottrade Center for the first time since their 4-3 shootout win over Washington on... Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791190/blues-face-uphill-battle.html Mason has flopped against Colorado this season but had good numbers earlier. Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791189/nhl-notebook-ovechkin-suspended-versus-back-on-directv.html Ovechkin is suspended Two-time MVP Alex Ovechkin was suspended Monday for Washington's next two games because of a reckless hit. The forward drove Chicago's Brian Campbell into the boards from behind in the first period Sunday and received a majo... Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791188/take-bow-book-chronicles-areas-littleknown-sports-history-tennessean.html Take a Bow: Book chronicles area's little-known sports historyThe TennesseanAnd, yep, ice hockey didn't come to town with the Nashville Predators. The Dixie Flyers, Nashville's first hockey team, opened in the then new Municipal ... Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791187/instant-replay-red-wings-2-flames-1.html WHAT HAPPENED: The Flames took a lead 1:47 into the game when Craig Conroy converted on an Andreas Lilja giveaway. The Wings had a good period but couldn't solve Miikka Kiprusoff, whose 10 saves included a short-handed attempt by Drew Miller. Kiprusoff was even more brilliant in the second period, including an unbelievable save that required him to stretch across the crease to stop a Miller shot that would have beaten many a mortal. He followed that up with a quick up-close save on Niklas Kronwall. It wasn't until there was a minute left in the period that the Wings finally saw the puck go in. Pavel Datsyuk used a screen by Tomas Holmstrom on a power play to score goal No. 22 of the season. Kronwall hit the crossbar midway through the third period, and Jimmy Howard made a big save on Steve Staios around the 15-minute mark to keep the game tied. Tomas Holmstrom came through with his 20th goal of the season, deflecting Johan Franzen's slap shot at 18:41 to make the season series 2-2. Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791186/red-wings-gm-ken-holland-hasnt-given-up-on-wandering-jiri-hudler.html Red Wings general manager Ken Holland is committed to wooing forward Jiri Hudler back to Detroit, and a disappointing end to Hudler's first season in Russia may have helped. Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791185/detroit-2-calgary-1-deflection-gives-red-wings-win-upper-hand-in-chase.html A huge third-period penalty kill and a goal with under two minutes to play got the Red Wings one of their most important victories of the season. Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791184/brassard-still-hot-after-suffering-burn-edmonton-journal.html Brassard still hot after suffering burnEdmonton JournalAndrew Murray (17) of the Columbus Blue Jackets battles Tom Gilbert of the Edmonton Oilers for ... Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791183/in-crease-philadelphia-inquirer-03162010.html ReutersIn the Crease | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/16/2010Philadelphia Inquirer... the NHL's leading scorer, was yesterday suspended for two games for a reckless hit during Sunday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks. ...League Suspends Capitals' Ovechkin for 2 GamesNew York TimesAlex Ovechkin suspended two games for hit on Brian CampbellWashington PostBrian Campbell: Blackhawks won't talk about Campbell MondayRotoworld.comAHN | All Headline News -Vancouver Sun -Toronto Starall 967 news articles » Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791182/chicago-blackhawks-watches-select.html Chicago Blackhawks. The most feared shot in the arsenal of a goal scorer! Whether you're playing the ice, street or roller hockey, slapshot mechanics are the same. In the hockey, a slap shot can be very intimidating for the opposing ... Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791181/sens-in-bad-scoring-drought-ottawa-hopeful-leafs-are-just-what-doctor-ordered-tonight.html Since returning from the Olympic break, the Ottawa Senators have found goals -- and wins -- tough to come by. When the Battle of Ontario resumes in Ottawa tonight, the Senators will be looking to solve their scoring woes against the rival Maple Leafs. Toronto is out of the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference, but the Senators are concerned about their own status coming down the stretch. Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791180/after-rings-theres-already-been-plenty-action-olympics-for-those-from-hamilton.html The Vancouver Canucks have come home to a mind-altered audience. Still giddy, expectant and hooked on positive karma from the Olympics, this is a slightly different fan base than the one the Canucks left more than six weeks ago as they embarked on the longest road trip in National Hockey League history. With Canada winning gold in Crosby-esque fashion, and the Canucks completing the post-Olympic leg of their 14-games out of GM Place at 4-1-1, Vancouver fans are on an elevated plane. Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791179/modano-out-indefinitely-after-appendix-surgery.html Mike Modano of the Dallas Stars is out indefinitely after the star centre underwent surgery to remove his appendix. Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791178/next-round-in-carkner-orr-battle-coming-up.html Maple Leafs enforcer Colton Orr has a 3-1 edge in bouts against Senators counterpart Matt Carkner, and Orr has the fingers to prove it. Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791177/bozak-narrowed-choices-to-leafs-senators.html Leaf rookie Tyler Bozak is making a name for himself these days as a speedy centre with playmaking skills. Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791176/marouelli-fired-ref-was-true-professional.html Former NHL referee Dean Warren had earned a reputation as an influential and outspoken advocate for his colleagues prior to his firing two years ago, senior referee Dan Marouelli said in a hearing Monday. Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791175/cox-punishment-for-ovechkin-pleases-nobody.html It's a typical NHL suspension. It pleases no one. It accomplishes zero. To those who believe Alex Ovechkin, the league's best player, committed a heinous hockey crime on Sunday, two games of press box exile is laughable, particularly with his victim, Ch Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791174/betting-hockey-coaching-club-raquo-senators-prediction-panel-game-70.html As the Ottawa Senators head to Western Canada, they hope they left a crippling flu bug behind them. The team will try to snap a three- game overall slide and pick up a sixth straight win over the Edmonton Oilers, who look to win three ... Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791173/canadiensa-beat-bruinsa-for-fifth-straight-victory.html Playoffs for Rangers? Milbury, McGuire not buying it Mike Milbury and Pierre McGuire say the solid effort of goalie Henrik Lundqvist won't be enough to lift N.Y. into the playoffs. Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791172/cooke-still-living-life-on-cheap-vancouver-sun.html Globe and MailCooke still living life on the cheapVancouver SunIt will be interesting to see whether the Bruins send Cooke any kind of message Thursday when the teams meet again in Boston. The NHL, by foolishly not ...Managers urge NHL to fast-track head shot regulationsGlobe and MailBruins-Penguins: Thursday Night, Will There be Blood?Bleacher ReportCooke in hot water for hitBelleville IntelligencerPittsburgh Post Gazette -Globe and Mail -Bleacher Reportall 31 news articles » Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791171/watch-boston-bruins-vs-carolina-hurricanes-live-stream-tv-online.html Watch Boston Bruins vs Carolina Hurricanes live stream TV online free 3-16-2010 NHL. The match between Boston Bruins at Carolina Hurricanes lives games on. Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791170/gm-backs-proposed-rule.html Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello , inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November, is encouraged by the rule change recommendation, pertaining to hits to the head, that he and fellow league GMs hammered out last week in Florida. Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791169/bruins-floored-early.html NEWARK — In a season in which the Bruins have made most everything difficult, they layered on more frustration last night, suffering a 3-2 loss to the Devils that prevented them from gaining any ground in their fight to cling to the final playoff seed in the Eastern Conference. Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791168/act-faster-on-hits-to-head-edmonton-journal.html Globe and MailAct faster on hits to the headEdmonton JournalSuppose, heaven forbid, that hockey player Marc Savard had died last week after being laid out by Pittsburgh Penguin Matt Cooke -- perhaps as a result of ...Managers urge NHL to fast-track head shot regulationsGlobe and MailCooke still living life on the cheapVancouver SunBruins-Penguins: Thursday Night, Will There be Blood?Bleacher ReportBelleville Intelligencer -Boston Globe -Pittsburgh Post Gazetteall 31 news articles » Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791167/oncepromising-predator-returns-tonight-tennessean.html Once-promising Predator returns tonightThe TennesseanBut one notable exception will be on display tonight when the Predators play the Philadelphia Flyers at Bridgestone Arena. The game will mark the first ...and more » Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791166/brodeur-devils-hold-off-bruins.html NEWARK, N.J. - David Clarkson had a goal and an assist as the New Jersey Devils scored three times in the first period against Tim Thomas and held on for a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins last night. Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791165/ovechkins-rough-hit-will-cost-him-two-games-big-bucks.html Two-time MVP Alex Ovechkin was suspended yesterday for the Washington Capitals' next two games because of a reckless hit. The forward drove Chicago's Brian Campbell into the boards from behind in the first period Sunday and received a major penalty and a game misconduct. Ovechkin leads the NHL with 96 points. Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791164/for-flyers-14-defining-games.html NASHVILLE - The Flyers have 14 games to get their unpredictable act together, to regain the swagger and sharpness they displayed before the Olympic break. Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791163/frequent-flyers-all-gm-holmgren-do-watch-as-playoffs-approach.html NASHVILLE - With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror and just 14 games separating his team from the April 11 finish line, Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren can do little more than sit and wait. Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791162/for-flyers-14-defining-games-philadelphia-inquirer-03162010.html For Flyers, 14 defining games | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/16/2010Philadelphia InquirerThe Flyers, sixth in the Eastern Conference, are coming off a listless 3-1 loss Sunday to the host New York Rangers. They missed a chance to put some ...Flyers-Predators PreviewSportingNews.comSouthern swing could ease road to playoffsphillyBurbs.comall 5 news articles » Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791161/now-on-new-york-rangers-top-line-olli-jokinen-feels-centered-daily-news.html New York Daily NewsNow on New York Rangers' top line, Olli Jokinen feels centeredNew York Daily News"He didn't play a whole bunch in the Olympics . . . which selfishly for the New York Rangers, was a good thing. He's going to play the majority. ... Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791160/rangers-race-for-8th-spot.html Every game is crucial for the Rangers at this point in the season, but some may be more important than others -- eight of their final 13 games are against teams they are competing with for a playoff spot. The seventh-place Canadiens visit the Garden tonight with a five-point lead... Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791159/islanders-ship-out-west.html The Islanders started a winning streak for the first time in nearly two months when they beat the Maple Leafs 4-1 on Sunday. As a reward, they got to go directly to Vancouver for a three-game West Coast trip. The two-game streak is most likely too little, too late, and... Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791158/kings-notes-thompson-fills-reserve-role-nicely.html Kings forward Jason Thompson is focused on making the most of his playing time, not whether he's starting or coming off the bench.If Jason Thompson needs proof that being a productive reserve in the NBA is a valuable role, he only has to look across the Kings' locker room. That's where he'll find Carl Landry, who was a leading candidate for the Sixth Man of the Year award in Houston before being traded to the Kings on Feb. 17. Landry is now the Kings' starting power forward, Thompson's job until last month. Coach Paul Westphal started going in a different direction before Landry arrived, using a lineup that included Omri Casspi and Donté Greene in early February. Then came Thompson's injury on Feb. 23 that led to a five-game absence. Since his return five games ago, Thompson has provided the sort of impact coming off the bench that Landry did for the Rockets. Thompson is averaging 11 points on 58.5 percent shooting (24 for 41) in that span while playing an average of 23.4 minutes per game. While his five rebounds-per-game clip in those five games are hardly dominant, he has received kudos from the Kings' coaching staff for his defensive play. Thompson was at his offensive best midway through the second quarter against Minnesota on Sunday, hitting an 18-footer, a nifty reverse layup, a dunk on the break and one of two free throws after a hard drive, all in the span of just more than two minutes. His one-man scoring surge pushed the Kings to a nine-point lead in what ended as a 114-100 win over the Timberwolves. Also, Sunday's performance showed how effective Thompson could be against second units if this role becomes permanent. All the Kings' big men will have a tall task today, as the Lakers' visit means 48 minutes against the likes of Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom down low. "I think everybody in this league wants to be a starter, and you set goals for yourself," Thompson said. "But … I'm just taking my time, continuing to play solid like this, and you never know what happens. You can't let (not starting) get to you. Just play your game and play how you know how to play." Lead assistant coach Jim Eyen said Thompson clearly is more focused on contributing than whether he starts. "J.T. has come back and played very well, very focused, solid, doing what we think he can do – rebound, make shots, defend," Eyen said. "We just want to allow him to play and flourish and be successful and increase his confidence." Westphal has said he prefers Spencer Hawes playing center, largely for his playmaking ability, much as the 7-footer can be a deft passer from the elbow and help facilitate the offense. Yet the ability of Hawes, Landry and Thompson to maximize the collective potential of this frontcourt rotation will remain a vital project for this team as it continues to develop. "Every game we're figuring out more and more how to play with each other, how to play off each other," Hawes said. "You look at a team like the (Utah) Jazz right now, who are really playing some good basketball, and they've had pretty much the same core together for five or six years now. You see how they click, how they read one another, and it's almost like they know each other's game as well as they know their own. That kind of stuff doesn't happen overnight." Westphal misses practice – Westphal wasn't at practice Monday because of what team officials deemed "a pressing family matter." He has occasionally been absent from the team to be with his wife, Cindy, who has dealt with medical issues. Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791157/reke-rookie-year-watch-comparing-evans-other-contenders.html Just because the Kings won't make the playoffs doesn't mean there isn't a good reason to watch the team in the final weeks of the 2009-10 season. Tyreke Evans is the leading candidate to become the franchise's first NBA Rookie of the Year since Phil Ford in 1979. Today, The Bee starts a regular feature comparing Evans' stats with the two other players expected to receive consideration for the award. TYREKE EVANS, KINGS Position: Point guard/Shooting guard Drafted: 4th overall by Sacramento Last game: Sunday vs. Minnesota: Min: 39. Points: 29. Rebounds: 9. Assists: 11. Season averages: Min: 37.2. Points: 20.3. Rebounds: 5.10. Assists: 5.6 Season highs: Min: 46. Points: 34. Rebounds: 11. Assists: 13. Next game: Tuesday vs. L.A. Lakers STEPHEN CURRY, WARRIORS Position: Point Guard Drafted: 7th overall by Golden State Last game: Saturday vs. Toronto: Min: 42. Points: 35. Rebounds: 6. Assists: 10 Season averages: Min: 36.0. Points: 16.2. Rebounds: 4.2. Assists: 5.4 Season highs: Min: 49. Points: 36. Rebounds: 10. Assists: 15. Next game: Monday vs. Lakers BRANDON JENNINGS, BUCKS Position: Guard Drafted: 10th overall by Milwaukee Last game: Sunday vs. Indiana: Min: 28. Points: 8. Rebounds: 5. Assists: 8. Season averages: Min: 33.2. Points: 15.8. Rebounds: 3.6. Assists: 6.1 Season highs: Min: 44. Points: 55. Rebounds: 9. Assists: 13. Next game: Wednesday at L.A. Clippers. Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791156/lakers-feeling-at-home-arco-arena.html JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS Bee file, 2002 Lakers coach Phil Jackson heard it, and read it, in 2002, when Arco Arena was packed and loud for Kings-Lakers games.OAKLAND – The Lakers aren't supposed to be revered in Sacramento. They're not supposed to be loved at Arco Arena – not when their coach, Phil Jackson, mocked Kings fans as being "semi-civilized" or "maybe redneck" nearly 10 years ago. But the Lakers have made themselves at home in Northern California. Tonight's game against the Lakers marks the third sellout of the season for the Kings. The other sellouts were the home opener against Memphis and the Lakers' first visit in late December. Cowbells no longer ring in the Lakers' ears. And based on the warm ovation they receive during pregame introductions, the Lakers might think they're at Staples Center if they closed their eyes. "It's terrible, but it's something that we're partially responsible for," said Kings center Spencer Hawes. "If we were winning more, it probably wouldn't be the case. We just have to keep getting better and keep bringing the Kings' fans back and not be selling the Lakers' fans so many tickets." Lakers guard Derek Fisher grew accustomed to being the villain at Arco with his clutch shooting, but he didn't even grin at the notion that Arco was no longer a place the Lakers dreaded playing. "It's definitely an interesting process," Fisher said. "Which is why for us we have to continue to understand the home team hates that. They're going to play tougher and play better because of that." Fisher noted that during the tough economy, more Lakers fans are popping up across the country in rival arenas. "Certain teams have been hit by the economy, and a number of fans are not coming to games like they used to," Fisher said. "And now you're seeing Laker fans that maybe couldn't get tickets in Sacramento getting tickets. "Before, it was all Kings fans getting all the tickets. I think as people started to make decisions not to come, that's the best time for someone who's a Laker fan in that area to get there." The Lakers have always been a hot ticket in Sacramento. The Lakers have played at Arco 54 times since the Kings moved to Sacramento. Fifty three have sold out. The exception was Dec. 9, 2008, when the announced attendance was 16,068. Still, since the 2007-08 season, the Kings have eight sellouts, four against the Lakers. Even when the Kings hosted LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in December – the Kings lost in overtime – the announced crowd of 16,407 was short of a sellout. Fisher serves as president of the National Basketball Players Association and sees the Kings' situation from a league-wide perspective. "Obviously, for us we feel fortunate because it's always fun to compete in front of large audiences that are passionate about the game," Fisher said. "When you look at it overall in terms of the league, you'd love to see the home crowd fans more excited about their team." The combination of Kings and Lakers fans at Arco makes for a unique atmosphere. For Hawes, who played one season at the University of Washington, the game takes on the feel of a game in the Pacific-10 Conference. "It's probably the closest feeling you have to a college game in the league, really," Hawes said. "Especially playing at Arco with the fans and how they already are, and then you get the Laker fans. It's like a college rivalry game again." With that said, Fisher wouldn't mind a return to the Arco he remembers from years past, when the Kings were contenders to dethrone the Lakers atop the Western Conference. Even if it meant the clanging of cowbells. Bryant wouldn't mind hearing a reminder of the many tough playoff games he had at Arco in past years. "I'm looking forward to hearing a cowbell or two," he said. "Last time we were there, it seemed like it was coming back. Tyreke Evans and that young crew they've got up there is kind of re-energizing the city of Sacramento. So hopefully, we'll hear some." Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791155/should-california-pay-for-sacramento-arena-korea-times.html Why Should California Pay for Sacramento Arena?Korea TimesThe Maloof family owns the National Basketball Association's Sacramento Kings and the team's current suburban arena, but it's been deemed inadequate by ...Kings land swap plan moves forward, but where's the money?Field of Schemesall 9 news articles » Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791154/lakerskings-preview-sportingnewscom.html msnbc.comLakers-Kings PreviewSportingNews.comWinners of three straight, the Lakers hope to put together a more complete performance despite a quick turnaround as they visit the Sacramento Kings on ...Lakers Win Thriller 124-121 Over WarriorsCBS 2Garnett Won't Stop At WhistleESPNLakers notebook: Fisher grades team on low part of the curveDaily Breezeall 291 news articles » Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791153/dj-as-sashas-hair-stylist-shannon-pushing-twitters-limits-in-bad-way-phil-mocking-ronnys-hat.html OAKLAND -- Here's the timeline from my Twitter account during the Lakers-Warriors game Sunday. It's in reverse order, so if you want to relive the game, start at the bottom. Bus. RT @trmiv: @KevinDing I'm curious in games this close in... Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791152/lakers-124-warriors-121-gametying-shots-just-wont-fall-late-san-francisco-chronicle.html msnbc.comLAKERS 124, WARRIORS 121 Game-tying shots just won't fall lateSan Francisco ChronicleThe Golden State Warriors played the Los Angeles Lakers at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, March 15, 2010. (03-15) 23:03 PDT -- The Warriors got ...Lakers-Kings PreviewSportingNews.comLakers beat Warriors 9th straight time, 124-121The Associated PressDave McMenamin: Los Angeles Lakers want to pick up the paceESPNOCRegister -BetUs.com -NBA.comall 291 news articles » Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791151/lakers-124121-victory-over-golden-state-shows-team-struggles-in-carrying-momentum.html A case study involving the Lakers' undisciplined and careless nature only requires 8.6 seconds of your time. This example involves Golden State guard Stephen Curry inbounding the ball to Corey Maggette. As Maggette flashed to the top of the key, the slight contact threw off Lakers guard Shannon Brown, causing Derek Fisher to close off on Maggette to deny an open look. But that just created an open shot for Curry, whose open trey hit back iron. The Lakers thought they avoided overtime, but not quite. Neither Lakers guard Kobe Bryant nor forward Pau Gasol boxed out guard Monta Ellis,... Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791150/up-next-for-lakers-tuesday-at-sacramento.html The Lakers, who have won seven of their last eight meetings with the Kings, will be playing the second game of a back-to-back set. Lakers Tonight Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791149/lakers-almost-drop-everything-but-beat-golden-state-124121.html L.A. has 24 turnovers, nine by Kobe Bryant, but dodges bullet when Warriors guard Monta Ellis' three-point try at 0.8 falls away after hitting rim three times. Bryant scores 29 for Lakers, who shoot 56% and out-rebound Warriors, 56-25. Say this about the Lakers: Every game is an adventure. Sport Snipe - Sports News http://www.sportsnipe.com/main_sportsnews/1791148/warriors-game-day-links-golden-state-121-vs-la-lakers-124-soooooo-close-to-upset.html More photos » Ben Margot - AP Browse more photos » Box score   |   Gameflow to be added Warriors: Golden State of Mind Recap: Title to be added Game thread: Game Thread #66: Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors - Kobe or MJ? Depends on your age (1400+ comments) Lakers: Silver Screen and Roll Recap: Lakers Survive Firefight in Oakland, Barely Game thread: Lakers-Warriors Open Thread Other Recaps Associated Press recap: Lakers beat Warriors 9th straight time, 124-121 Sports Network recap: Bryant and Lakers hang on against Warriors Marcus Thompson II recap: Three times the bounce leaves Golden State Warriors with tantalizing loss to Los Angeles Lakers Rusty Simmons recap: Game-tying shots just won't fall late Geoff Lepper recap: Lakers survive late Warriors surge, hold on for road win Adam Lauridsen recap: That Time of the Year (Warriors 121, Lakers 124) Pregame News - No pregame news found. Pregame Videos - No pregame videos found. Postgame News - No postgame news found. Postgame Videos Don Nelson at the podium. Highlights by orangino. NBA.com recap. NBA.com highlight: Tolliver to Hunter. Postgame Quotes from warriors.com recap Don Nelson On tonight's game: "We did everything a small team needs to do to win a game tonight except get to the foul line. We didn?t do a good job there; it wasn?t because we didn?t have a desire to do it. The free throw discrepancy was an immense. We didn?t expect to win the rebound game but when you get out rebounded by that many it?s very difficult to win no matter how well you play. Monta (Ellis) had a nightmare night offensively but was he good defensively on Kobe (Bryant) all night. Too bad he couldn?t get some shots to go." Monta Ellis On tonight's game: "It just wasn?t my night tonight. Nothing was going down, nothing at all. I liked the game, I like how we played, shared the ball, gave ourselves a chance to win the game, tie the game. We left it all out on the court tonight. I thought we played well." On the final play: "There were three seconds left and I didn?t see anyone else so I just launched the ball. At first I thought it was short, but when it hit the rim and then hit the backboard I was like ?okay it?s going to go? but then it went to the left and I was like ?son of a gun?. But hey it was a great game to me. I liked everything about it, and we played excellent." Chris Hunter On his career-high 22 points: "I just wanted to come and give a good effort and I got a couple of pick and rolls and got a couple of dunks early that got me in the flow." On Monta Ellis? shot: "I knew it was going in, when it took that second bounce and bounced up it looked like the invisible man tipped it out of the way at the last second. It was a good effort and we had two good looks down the stretch to tie it up, but it didn?t fall." Twitter Fun KAzubuike7 (earlier this afternoon) Just left physical therapy. Recovery is still goin very well. Getting better every day. Can't wait till next season My Notebook - No interesting notes to add tonight. What's next? - The finale of the 4 game homestand with the Warriors face the Hornets again on Wed at 7:30pm. - Matt Steinmetz with a weekly Wed chat on his chat page. Usually it's at noon, but it could go earlier or later depending on Warriors practice/shootaround schedule. - I'm going to start including videos from nba.com. Poll Lots of guys to pick tonight, so click it! 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