From the Lakers’ two road losses to Sasha Vujacic’s big game in Milwaukee, coverage ran the gamut this week. Early in the week, the news sites and blogs were full of commentary on the bench mob’s struggles. By the end of the week, everyone was talking about the return of the Machine. Here’s a sampling of the most interesting and Sasha-focused ones, along with some other fun stuff.

Top pick: Sasha’s candid comments on Inside the Lakers and his interview on language learning over at English, baby!

Bench Mob

• Sasha comments on his play and the play of the Bench Mob (Inside the Lakers)
• It can’t be good news all the time. Andrew and Brian Kamenetzy both addressed problems with the bench this week. (LA Times Lakers Blog)

Bucks Game

• Happily, Sasha ended the Lakers’ road trip on a high note and broke out of his slump at the Bucks game on Thursday. (LA Times Lakers Blog)
• Quotes from Sasha and Phil following his strong game (Press-Enterprise)
• Sasha’s post-game interview with Spero Dedes and Mychal Thompson (AM 570 KLAC)

Green

• Uh-oh, what will Sasha think of the NBA’s Green Week? (OC Register Lakers Blog)

Hair and Headbands

• Get your Sasha Vujacic wig! (The Lakers Nation)

Playoffs

• A new Machine video! Shoot Like Machine (for Dacos) - NBA Playoffs 2009 (Lakers-Fan.com)

Shoes

• In part two of his interview with English, baby!, Sasha talks about his new signature shoe and his experience with language learning. (English, baby! Blog)
• Sasha also gave Kobe’s shoes a try at a recent practice. (OC Register)