"Bryant needs to score 43 points at Golden State to raise his season average to 30." Any bets? Meaningless game for the Lakers, but I say he gives it the old college try and yanks up a couple dozen shots in the first quarter.

I'm thinking he goes for 50+. . . . can't believe its playoff time. Let's go to Dallas and send Don Nelson home early - SL

[E: well, 44 did the trick. Sure looked like he knew what he was doing. I still wish the Lakers would've lost so that we could face Dallas. I like KG and the Wolves, and I'll feel pretty bad for them after they get swept. 1st round predictions anyone?]