Injury Update: Jackson said that Andrew Bynum is scheduled to fly to New York today to undergo a check-up that will go a long way for determining whether or not Andrew is able to practice this Saturday in preparation for a possible Sunday return. Jackson also updated Luke Walton’s injury status, revealing that he is back on the court doing basketball related activities, but has yet to run at full velocity.
After today’s practice, Coach Jackson said that the team went through a video session today that focused on guard defense and penetration–two areas the team had trouble with in their loss to the Blazers last night.
In glancing ahead to the remaining four games on the season, Jackson said that he warned his team that the Clippers still pose a formidable threat, especially now that Elton Brand is back in action. Although center Chris Kaman’s might not be available, the Lakers coach said that a lineup featuring Magette, Mobley and Brand is still potent.
Jackson also reiterated his season-long stance that the team’s goal is to do the best they possibly can in the standings and to make sure they have home court advantage in the playoffs. With that said, Jackson said it is too early to begin scouting potential matchups with teams still jockeying for position heading into the season’s final week.
