Three quick bits
Since it's a zoo in here and we gotta eat quick before the live blog...
1) Same inactive list as usual: Trevor Ariza, Andrew Bynum, Coby Karl
2) Phil Jackson was told everything went well with Bynum's knee surgery today and that Bynum's expected to be at full strength come the start of training camp. "100% and ready to play." He suspected Drew was glad to finally have this over with, having held out hope this long for a playoff appearance. Now that it obviously wasn't happening, might as well move forward. PJ also said the team's seriously "antsy" for some action, having been off since Friday night. He actually had to dial down the competitive nature of yesterday's practice a bit, just to make sure guys didn't get too physical.
3) Phil also predicted "David" would win "American Idol" tonight. Apparently, both finalists share that name. I had no idea.
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THANKS GOD FOR THE WIN TONIGHT.
LOVE TO ALL
SHEKOBE
Posted by: SHEKOBE | May 21, 2008 at 05:48 PM
Awww...I was hoping for an Ariza sighting tonight.
Posted by: Xodus | May 21, 2008 at 05:49 PM
Go Lakers!!! I'm so proud of these guys, and I'm beyond excited for these WC Finals.
I've been too cautious, wanting to avoid being called a homer, but forget that now:
Lakers in 5!!!!
Bowen's going down tonight!
Posted by: Tully Moxness | May 21, 2008 at 05:57 PM
I am disappointed that Ariza is inactive...I thought we would see him this game if only for a few...but I guess coach knows best.
Posted by: BocaLakerGurl | May 21, 2008 at 05:58 PM
Let's Go Lake Show!
Posted by: Caliphilosopher | May 21, 2008 at 05:58 PM
We need The Eraser off the inactive list!
Is Phil Jackson holding back his secret weapon? What gives?
In any case...
MELTDOWN THE SPURS TONIGHT!
TONIGHT A NEW DYNASTY BEGINS!
ONWARDS TO VICTORY!
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | May 21, 2008 at 06:00 PM
Good to hear that the Lakers are chomping at the bit and are ready to go!!!
GO LAKERS!!!
SPUCK THE FURS!!!!
Posted by: bronxlakerfan | May 21, 2008 at 06:03 PM
Ariza inactive. That's too bad, I wanted to see him maybe get some minutes if only a couple...
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Posted by: shneurson | May 21, 2008 at 06:11 PM
I think Phil is counting this game in the win column already and therefore,
does not feel the need to activate Ariza, thereby giving him two more days of
rest.
Go Lakers!
Posted by: Bzar | May 21, 2008 at 06:12 PM
Yeah…
Don’t get it. All reports I read had all as a go for Ariza. And now a late scratch. Oh well… much good luck to the guys tonight anyway.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: LoveTheLakeShow | May 21, 2008 at 06:17 PM