Elizabeth Benson

Elizabeth is a graduate from Arizona State University and has her master's from Duquesne University. She is currently an associate editor at Lakers Nation. To read more of Elizabeth's articles click here. You can also follow Elizabeth on Twitter @Gobibs
381 Articles

Lakers vs. Grizzles Pre-Game Report: Lakers Look to Sweep Memphis

Memphis Grizzles (25-21) at Los Angeles Lakers (30-18) 7:30 PM PST, March 25, 2012 Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA TV: ESPN, FS West Radio: 710 ESPN (English)/ 1330 ESPN (Spanish) Grizzlies Projected Starting Line-Up: PG: Mike Conley SG: Tony Allen SF: Rudy…

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What Jordan Hill Can Bring to the Table, If Given a Chance

When news broke last Thursday that long-time Laker favorite Derek Fisher was traded to Houston, there was a sudden shock in the Laker fanbase. Yes, Fisher's age and diminishing contributions involving statistics were a huge point of concern for the…

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Lakers vs. Jazz Pre-Game Report: Lakers Look to Stay Hot at Home

Utah Jazz (22-22) at Los Angeles Lakers (28-16) 6:30 PM PST, March 18, 2012 Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA TV: FS West, NBALP Radio: 710 ESPN (English)/ 1330 ESPN (Spanish) Jazz Projected Starting Line-Up: PG: Devin Harris SG: C.J. Miles SF: Josh…

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The Dominant Emergence of Andrew Bynum

With all the trade speculation coming to a forefront in Los Angeles as we head into the closing hours of the trade deadline, there is an emerging opinion among the Laker fanbase. The majority of Laker fans want Andrew Bynum…

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Lakers vs. Celtics Pre-Game Report: The Rivalry Heads Back to LA

Boston Celtics (21-18) at Los Angeles Lakers (24-16) 12:30 PM PST, March 11, 2012 Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA TV: ABC Radio: 710 ESPN (English)/ 1330 ESPN (Spanish) Celtics Projected Starting Line-Up: PG: Rajon Rondo SG: Ray Allen SF: Paul Pierce…

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Managing Kobe Bryant’s Minutes

This has been an up and down season thus far for the Los Angeles Lakers. A new coach, a new system, and a new bench (for the most part) have created a sense of instability for the first half of…

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Lakers vs. Heat Pre-Game Report: L.A. Looks to Beat the Heat

Miami Heat (28-8) at Los Angeles Lakers (22-14) 12:30 PM PST, March 4, 2012 Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA TV: ABC Radio: 710 ESPN (English)/ 1330 ESPN (Spanish) Heat Projected Starting Line-Up: PG: Mario Chalmers SG: Dwyane Wade SF: LeBron James…

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Would Michael Beasley and the Lakers Be A Good Fit?

It is crunch time for the Lakers' front office to make the necessary moves that will accelerate the team's chances to compete and to make a real run at the NBA Finals. There are several problems currently facing the Lakers,…

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Lakers Organization, Coaches and Players Under Pressure

Going into this season, Laker fans expected to see change. After all, the Lakers lost Phil Jackson along with the team's entire identity due to retirement. The Lakers' aging players were another year older. Almost the entire bench lineup consisted…

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Lakers vs. Suns Pre-Game Report: A Rematch in the Desert

Los Angeles Lakers (18-12) at Phoenix Suns (12-19) 5:00 PM PST, February 19, 2012 US Airways Center Phoenix, AZ TV: KCAL, NBALP Radio: 710 ESPN (English)/ 1330 ESPN (Spanish) Suns Projected Starting Line-Up: PG: Steve Nash SG: Jared Dudley SF: Grant…

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