The Artesticle Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Lakers coach Phil Jackson is keeping hopeful that injured center Andrew Bynum can return before the end of the five-game road trip the team starts tonight against the Spurs. The Lakers (52-18) lead the West and have a six-game winning streak, but Jackson doesn't sound like he's completely happy with the team's play in single-digit margins of victory against losing teams the last four games. So, having Bynum back from his left Achilles' strain would be a good thing if it could happen before the road trip ends March 31 in Atlanta. He was supposed to miss the entire trip when the injury was examined through MRI after Friday's 104-96 win at Minnesota. "I haven't ruled it out," Jackson said, "but I haven't even thought about it in those terms [of Bynum's making it back before the end of the road trip]. But he did say he is feeling a lot better today. I can't see that happening right now, but that's a hopeful note." Jackson said Bynum has been wearing a brace on and off. He said Bynum's ability to elevate off the injured leg would determine his return. "More than anything else it would be for him to consistently take off with that leg up front," Jackson said. "I think that would be the key. A lot of it's about stopping. A lot of injuries happen when guys gear down to stop. But more of the concern for a player like Andrew is getting off and elevating." After playing San Antonio (42-27) Wednesday, L.A. plays Friday at Oklahoma City, Saturday at Houston, Monday at New Orleans and Wednesday at Atlanta. http://www.nba.com/2010/news/03/24/lakers.bynum/?ls=iref:nbahpt2 This is good news. I saw some people making a big fuss out of the injury, but I knew from the get-go it wouldn't be too serious. Either way, he shouldn't rush it back. When he does return, I'd like to see if we can implement him off the bench. I definitely think he will be a lot more effective that way, and the starting lineup of Pau/LO will play better as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Good news, but he shouldn't be starting. Phil needs to learn how to experience other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 This is bad. Were better without him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artesticle Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 No we're not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 (edited) We play better when hes not on the court. Edited March 25, 2010 by kingfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artesticle Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 (edited) We play better when hes not on the court.Considering he's outplayed Pau numerous times this year, I think this is laughable. Drew certainly has a lot of tendencies that piss me off, but he's still a valuable piece for this team. Edited March 25, 2010 by Artesticle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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