Kendrick Perkins

In this NBA, it's brawn over brains and muscle that matters

2013-05-06 19:33:00

It is always easier to be critical when you don't have a dog in the fight, so let's go ahead. The NBA playoffs are in full swing. If we think hard, we in Los Angeles can remember what that's like. People flying purple flags out car windows. The Clippers...

NBA playoffs: Thunder escapes series opener with win over Memphis

2013-05-06 00:00:00

OKLAHOMA CITY — Down by one in the final minute, Oklahoma City's Derek Fisher turned a tough situation for the Thunder into the worst-case scenario for the Memphis Grizzlies. Fisher poked the ball away from Memphis' Mike Conley, springing three-...

NBA playoffs preview: Thunder vs. Grizzlies

2013-05-04 15:19:00

Western Conference semifinals No. 1 Thunder vs. No. 5 Grizzlies Season series: Grizzlies, 2-1. Key stat: Memphis power forward Zach Randolph averaged 24.8 points over the Grizzlies' final four games of their first-round series victory over the...

Preview: Lakers vs. Thunder

2013-01-27 06:00:00

Can the Lakers (18-25) get their second win in a row Sunday, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder (34-10) at Staples Center? It's a tall order, finding a way to stop the Thunder, which scores a league-best 105.9 per game. The Lakers can score (102.3...

Clippers hold the floor now at Staples Center

2013-01-22 23:11:00

It starts with the lights. The Clippers never dim the Staples Center lights, allowing their shrieking crowd to become one with their soaring team. The Lakers darken the arena as if they are performing in a nightclub, the Clippers act like they are playing...

Lakers: Week 13 predictions

2013-01-21 08:00:00

The Lakers failed to get back on track in Week 12, dropping to 17-23.� In 12th place in the Western Conference, the Lakers have a challenging road ahead if they're to climb back into playoff contention. The team is seven losses below the cumulative...

Charles Barkley expects Clippers fans to be 'going nuts' in Game 3

2012-05-03 12:38:00

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Olympics probably not in Andrew Bynum's future

2012-01-10 22:47:00

Lakers' five must-see games of 2011-12 season

2011-12-06 21:35:32

Why Lakers won't make 2012 NBA Finals

2011-12-25 16:35:15

Clippers vs. Thunder: Video highlights and game recap

2012-01-30 21:34:05

Chris Paul badly wanted win over Jazz

2012-02-02 16:35:52

Orlando Magic forward-center Kyle O'Quinn (2) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) during first quarter action of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. on Friday, March 22, 2013. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

2013-03-22 00:00:00

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin lofts a shot over Thunder center Kendrick Perkins in the first half Sunday afternoon.

2013-03-03 00:00:00

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin tries to drive against Thunder center Kendrick Perkins in the first half Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.

2013-03-03 00:00:00