Final
Lakers riding longest winning streak in four years
Feb 28, 2008 - 1:31 PM Miami (10-44) at LA Lakers (40-17) 10:30 pm ESTLOS ANGELES (Ticker) - The Los Angeles Lakers current winning streak could be a sign of things to come this season.
The Lakers go for their 10th straight win on Thursday when they host the lowly Miami Heat.
Los Angeles picked up its season-high ninth consecutive victory on Tuesday, overcoming a 15-point first-quarter deficit en route to a 96-83 triumph over the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Lakers hadn't won nine-straight since the 2003-04 season, which was the last time they reached the NBA Finals.
"We're having a lot of fun, and that's the key to our success," said Jordan Farmar, who had a season-high 21 points on 8-of-10 shooting. "We're playing together, having fun, we're enjoying the challenges like (Tuesday night), and it's great."
Meanwhile, the Heat finally snapped out of a month-long funk with a 107-86 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. Shawn Marion scored 24 points to lead Miami, which ended an 11-game losing streak.
Marion scored 20-plus points for the Heat for the third time in six games since coming over from Phoenix in the Shaquille O'Neal trade.
- NBA
MIAMI 88
LA LAKERS 106 FINAL
Feb 29 1:15 AM - NBA
MIAMI 58
LA LAKERS 73 END, 3RD QTR
Feb 29 12:36 AM - NBA
MIAMI 41
LA LAKERS 53 HALFTIME
Feb 28 11:51 PM - NBA
MIAMI 19
LA LAKERS 26 END, 1ST QTR
Feb 28 11:16 PM
Related News
- Lakers Reportedly Willing to Explore Adding Bronny James Feb 15
- Warriors Reportedly Attempted to Trade for LeBron James Feb 14
- Shaquille O’Neal To Be First To Have Jersey Retired by Magic Jan 4
- LeBron James Has Been At His Best for Many Birthdays Dec 29
- Lakers show potential vs. Celtics, but work still to be done Dec 25
- Celtics handle Lakers despite Anthony Davis’ strong showing Dec 25
- Lakers vs. Celtics Preview and Game Thread: Rivalry renewed in Christmas tradition Dec 24
- Darvin Ham discusses starting lineup change after win vs. Thunder Dec 24
- Players Grades: Lakers vs. Thunder Dec 24
- LeBron James dominates as Lakers beat Thunder on road Dec 23