Kings Beat Equally Struggling Florida

The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Florida Panthers 3-2, scoring two goals in the first period. Florida has only 9 points in the standings, while the Kings have 10. Three different players scored a goal for LA: Brian Boyle, Tom Preissing, and Dustin Brown. The Kings play the St. Louis Blues next, who they previously defeated as part of the "curse of Sarah Palin."

Clips, Lakers Make It a Game (for 3)

The Lakers beat the Clippers in part two of the Hallway Series, 106-88. The game was close until mid-fourth quarter, when the Clips led by one. However, the Lakers went on a 22-0 run to put the game out of reach. Kobe went 8 for 21 with 27 points, and Lamar Odom contributed 15 points with 9 rebounds. Andrew Bynum tied a career-high 17 rebounds. Al Thornton led the Clips with 22 points, while Marcus Camby played for only 16 minutes. Both teams play the Houston Rockets next.

Ducks Down Kings in OT

The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Kings 1-0 in overtime on Chris Pronger's goal. Erik Ersberg, the Kings goalie, was solid for all three periods with 19 saves in the first two periods.

Clippers Fall Into 0-4 Hole

The Los Angeles Clippers failed to get their first win of the season again, losing to the Utah Jazz 89-73. For the first time, both Baron Davis and Marcus Camby played on the court. Camby had 5 points, while Chris Kaman was the star with 19 points and 10 rebounds. For the Jazz, Paul Millsap scored 24 points while Carlos Boozer had 13 with 8 rebounds. The Clips look to achieve their first win against the LA Lakers tomorrow, but don't expect to see a 1-4 record in the standings on Thursday.

Weekend Roundup

LAKERS - LA defeated the Nuggets in Denver 104-97. The game was a lot closer than the previous two. Kobe scored 33, while Bynum ejoyed his new extension with 8 rebounds.

CLIPPERS - The Clips lost to Utah 101-79. The Jazz commited only 5 turnovers, while Carlos Boozer had 26 points. Cuttino Mobley had 20 points with 3 rebounds for LA.

USC - The Trojans defeated the Washington Huskies 56-0, their third shutout in 4 games. However, their huge victory earned them a negative 2 in the rankings. They dropped from 5 to 7 in the BCS rankings. USC goes up against the #21 Cal Bears on Saturday.

KINGS - LA lost to the Clagary Flames 3-2. Calgary goalie Miika Kiprusoff had 36 saves, and King skater Oscar Moller made two goals.

Denver Clips LA's Hopes in Overtime

Baron and the Clippers couldn't pull out any magic going into the fifth quarter, losing to the Denver Nuggets 113-103. Not only did the OT loss sting, it also led to team captain Baron Davis being injured. LA had a 72-55 lead late in the third, but lost most of it to a Denver 13-3 run. The Clips had a two point lead with 10 seconds left in regulation, which disappeared in a flash with two Linus Kleiza free-throws. Marcus Camby still is waiting for his debut, hoping it can be Monday's game against the Utah Jazz.

Kings Can(t)nuck 'Em Out

The Kings got shutout in LA by the Vancouver Canucks yesterday, losing 4-0. Daniel Sedin and Kyle Wellwood contributed two power-play goals, while Roberto Luongo recorded his 40th shutout. The Kings look to rebound against the Calgary Flame tomorrow, but consistency remains a problem.

Gentlemen, Start Your Bidding

Now that the Phillies have triumphed in the World Series, free agency begins today. Several key players for the Dodgers will be free to choose a new team: Manny Ramirez, Derek Lowe, Casey Blake, and Rafael Furcal. A two week grace period starts the offseason in which players can only make deals with the teams they are leaving. After that, everyone's up for grabs. Don't expect the Dodgers to make big moves during this period, as most of the players mentioned want to test the market. Stay with this blog to get all offseason info on the Dodger dealings.

LA vs. LA, Who Will Win?

The Lakers and the Clippers did battle yesterday, or it was more like the Lakers did battle while the Clippers hid under their seats. Kobe and co. beat the Baron of LA 117-79. The aforementioned Mr. Bryant scored 16 points with 8 rebounds, and Andrew Bynum contributed with 12 points. 7 guys scored double digits, including Farmar, Ariza, and Chris Mihm off of the bench. The Clippers opener seemed to be a good game after the first quarter, with the Laker lead only at 3. However, that was as close as they could get. Baron Davis had 11 points and 7 assists in his Clipper debut, and Al Thornton had 16. The Clips look to rebound against Denver, who coincidentally will play the Lakers the next day.

Blazing Saddles

Welcome to the home for Los Angeles sports. Let's get things started on the right foot with the Lakers win last night over the Trailblazers. Kobe and the guys got things done on both sides of the ball, with a superb offense and strong defense. LA outscored Portland in all four quarters, and shot .468 from inside the arch, .700 from outside. As always, Kobe was hot with 24 points, as well as the Pau-erful Gasol with 15. Bynum was impressive in his first real game since being injured, with 8 points, 5 blocked shots, and 3 rebounds. Jordan Farmar stood out, scoring 9 points with 6 assists. Tonight, they take on LA's other team, the Clippers.