Bryant’s state of health in recent years the best. The two games before the playoffs, he scores more than 30 points. A year ago, his 10 playoff games, three games to score 30 +. The second of today, he not only got 38 points, and one running to cover Harrington, there is a steal assists Bynum score, you think of the period of three consecutive Bryant, rather than a are chasing 33-year-old veteran of the individuals sixth crown.

Since it comes to health, can not forget that Bynum. In the field showed unprecedented dominance, and his body looks great 2007-2008 season, he received the first major knee surgery, but now his performance to forget that his knee hurt so diseases. First, Bynum sent an NBA playoff-record 10 blocked shots (plus 10 points and 13 rebounds, alternative three pairs), the second he got over the playoff-high 27 points (plus nine rebounds and 2 cap).

“Plenty of this team effort, and go all out, we are focused we are willing to make efforts in the field, and we are very confident.” Bryant said. As said on the 24th, in fact, as early as before the playoffs, the Lakers already began to prepare a Artest was suspended for seven games, punishment, Ebanks became a starter, he averaged 8 points and 6.5 rebounds. Jordan – Although the Hill have been charged, can not minimize the impact of the Lakers.

Bryant’s attitude is very clear, that is a violent, always focus on the next game. “You have to consider the front of the opponent, to focus on their performance, what should we guard them. If we are lucky enough to one of the next round, then it will face a completely different opponent, to make new adjustments. “

Yes or No: The Knicks have the ability to Tiaofan Chicago Bulls in the playoffs?

Ryan – Dejia Ma: No I have not seen the face of the Bulls defense, the Knicks how to get enough points, in particular – Mike Woodson, gave Tom – Xi Bodu a gift, that is, every game is arranged Carmelo Anthony – in the semi- the words of the field attack in singles. In analogy, which is like cleaning the wound in the shark-infested waters.

Matt – McHale: No. More than Sunday’s game, for example, Anthony struck the first blow, and Derek – Ross is some rust, did not play his game, the Bulls performance is so poor, but the Knicks at home, but also in overtime to win a points only. Knicks not stronger than the bull.

Robert – Silverman: No. I guess some people would say you can, just as some people said a few more seconds, the Earth will explode. No Jeremy Lin and Amare – Amare Stoudemire, even if Anthony turned to Bernard in 1984 – Gold Series stadium scored 40 + score, the Knicks also lack real offensive weapons to threaten the Bulls. They can only win the next two.

Tom – suna Glenn: No. I’m sorry, Spike – Lee, the Bulls the best team. Although the two teams this season, three meetings, two are lost to the Knicks before last Sunday by the extra time to a 100-99 win. But this victory was unusual, because this will not happen again – not to mention there were three, four.

- Michael Wallace: Yes. Yes, the Knicks have the ability to beat the Bulls in a series. I just have not seen this episode took place, because the Bulls are trying to Rose to find the rhythm. If Stoudemire and LinShuHao are unable to play, the Knicks will not have enough offensive weapons system series of four wins in seven games out of the bull.

Yes or No: Bulls, Heat, Celtics and Knicks eastern part of the best four teams?

Dejia Ma: No. The top three position is secure, the team’s depth and health are better than the Knicks – Larry Bird rule, even if the team is missing a player, to become a genuine threat to the team.

McHale: No. I know the Knicks – Mike D’Antoni after breaking up, they showed very well. But I still think the Pacers Binikesi stronger, more stable season. Perhaps, if Stoudemire and Jeremy Lin played, the situation will change, but They do not play.

Silverman: Yes. Walker is the depth of a team of outstanding athletic ability; the Hawks this season has been in line with expectations; Moreover, despite the recent poor performance, but 76 is still the league’s best defense. Do not forget Dwight – Dwight Howard can and Stan – Stan Van Gundy coexistence down, magic is also quite a lot. In short, 2-3 weeks ago, I am afraid no one will the Knicks as a one of the Eastern Conference.

The suna Glenn: Yes. Rankings, the Pacers and Magic will be the Celtics, the Knicks on top of the first name of the Atlantic Division at the moment is a major threat to eastern. Celtics run to the best, Woodson Tyson – Tyson Chandler and his teammates found a feeling on the defensive end, though many people ignore this.

Wallace: No. The four teams were the first loud, but a little too underestimate the Pacers and Hawks. Most of the time of the season, the Celtics and the Knicks look to these two teams. Tranches of the eastern part of the team is actually very simple, the Bulls and the Heat is a file, all the other teams and both teams, there are gaps. However, this is not to say that the Bulls and the Miami Heat in the playoffs can not be overcome.

Earlier lost to the sun in this season, Kobe Bryant after the game to criticize the Lakers management Gasol deep transfer rumors. Yesterday 105-125 defeat to the sun, Bryant did not speak out due to injury. Turn to Gasol stand up and state their position.

“The end of the game we do not have that sense of urgency. The regular season only nine games this juncture, we need to have more sense of urgency.” Gasol contributed 30 points and 13 rebounds in the game yesterday, “the remaining nine games for us, very difficult so we must be aware of their own play goal, our current location of the regular season drawing to a close the (if not cheer as soon as possible) we will be injured. “

The Spaniards did not joking. Lakers the remaining nine games, five road this season, the Grand Army of the road record is not ideal to leave the Staples Center, only 12 wins and 16 losses. Nine games, six games to face with the Western playoff teams, including three against has risen to the name of the head of the west San Antonio.

Tomorrow the Lakers will visit New Orleans, and the western bottom of the Hornets (15 wins and 41 losses) grips. But if Bryant is still not play, the Lakers win by no means a virtual certainty. Moreover, a week ago, the Lakers home game against the Hornets until the last moment before relying on Bryant third, to 88-85 win over the opponent.

“We must pick ourselves up, regain the state, from New Orleans.” Gasol said, “We are very aware of their how dangerous we all know that fight is the kind of situation, so if we are the enemy too lightly , then the game will certainly be difficult to see. we must be clear what needs to be done. we have to unite. “

Other Laker Gasol’s words in mind, I am afraid the situation will only get worse.

In an interview with ESPN interview, Van Gundy said: “I was informed that a member of the management from our team that this is rumor is true so far, management has nothing chatted with me, of course, they also do not need to do so. I am still the team’s coach, before they decided to fire me, I still is the coach of the team is now 12:02, 12:05, they want me to leave , I will go home to find a point of other things to do, I will have a wonderful day. “

Stan – Stan Van Gundy, a media group to visit, but also there is a small tidbits. At that time, Howard did not know Van Gundy has publicly acknowledged, he suddenly went to a large range of side arms around each other’s shoulders and said: “Stan, we do not worry about those rumors, right?” Van Gundy responded by saying: “Like I just said We are concerned only about how to win. “

After that, the presence of all the media Changqiangduanbao are aimed at Howard, everyone wants to hear Howard say. In fact, when it is rumor had spread, Howard had received the ESPN reporter Chris – Bruce Saad SMS interview, he denied in the message that is rumor. Howard wrote: “I talked to did not tell anyone anything, I hope that I can in the same rhythm with Stan teams, no matter what happens the end of the season, it all depends on management.”

Today, Howard is once again open to make a denial, he said, he is now only a matter of concern is to win the championship. “Whether the end of the season what happens, not within the scope of my control, I was a player, not the general manager, is not the boss, the same team president, it is not my job, I did not tell anybody anything. Howard said the case.

“Yesterday I told the usual get up, but all of a sudden, I saw the news that I hope Stan class, why am I hope that Stan class in the regular season 12 games? Our disagreement over where to find another coach? “

Relative to the disciples words fierce deny Van Gundy, I added more calm him: “Everyone does not need to worry about me, I will be getting along very well, if I need, I will get the other coach, I’ve been able to save not less money, so I do not worry about whether the class, really, there is no need to worry about Dwight now what want, it does not matter. “

Van Gundy due after the contract end of the season, coached the Magic the past four seasons, each season, he led the Magic to get at least 50 wins in 2009 He also led the Magic to the Finals. Earlier, the news that former Blazers coach Nate McMillan has entered the Magic management perspective, he may replace Van Gundy, the Magic coach.

The best team of the week: Phoenix Suns (4-1)

This week, the worst team: Cleveland Cavaliers (0-3)

The largest increase in team: the sun (+7), Milwaukee (+5), Utah (+4)

The largest decrease in team: six teams (-3)

A. Bulls 37 wins and 10 losses (1) last week’s ranking in brackets, the same below

Bulls six weeks to make sure Derek – Ross healthy body in the playoffs last Thursday, they beat the Miami Heat to keep the eastern part of the lead position, they can surprise attack to win the way. In 13 games, the lack of Ross, they can get 105 points per round.

Two. Heat 33 wins, 11 losses (2)

Miami last Thursday in Chicago can not win, although the opponent does not Ross. They encountered a lot of good defensive team this month, Miami’s offensive trouble, which proved that they need Chris Bosh – stay healthy, and have a good performance. Since the All-Star break, their offense in the league 17.

3. Thunder 34 wins, 11 losses (3)

Miami Heat and the Thunder is not in the best condition, but they know the two teams in the next few weeks there will be two swords. Fight in Oklahoma City next Monday was their first meeting more than a year. If this is a preview of the finals, attributable to determine home-court advantage is a long battle.

4. Spurs 29 wins and 14 losses (4)

Get Stephen Jackson – Spurs helpful, it also allows them to reduce the wage pressures, but this season, Jackson is only 36% of the shooting, the third corner, the ball only three of 17 shots, and this is precisely the reason Chad – Jefferson good position. Perhaps Gregg – Gregg Popovich to help Jackson back in the state.

5 Lakers 28 wins and 17 losses (5)

Now we should consider Andrew – Andrew Bynum is the best player in the Lakers? This a little too early? Lamar – Lamar Odom and Derek – Derek Fisher was traded to the truth of what is it? Let us look at these issues in the summer, in order to Bynum and Bryant’s contribution is not easy.

6. Magic 29 wins and 17 losses (7)

I am pleased to see the Orlando Magic this season might be able to challenge the position of the Eastern Conference finals of the Miami Heat or the Bulls, but the celebration of Howard’s left behind a news conference mean that he is only staying four months? July contract with the team, then the situation would be what?

7. Grizzlies 25 wins and 18 losses (6)

Zach – Zach Randolph back immediately scored 25 points and rebounds. But the Grizzlies state but not as good as their offense is still not stable. Conley, Rudy Gay and Mayo in the past five games total shooting less than 40 percent.

8. Clippers 26 wins and 18 losses (9)

Clippers eight days, so after six at home in their six games, four outcome points difference of 4 points or less. They only get three wins and three negative results, but an improvement on the defensive end, encountered Union offensive team in Oklahoma City on Thursday, which they need to rely on.

9. Sun 23 wins and 22 losses (16)

Since the All-Star, the Bulls record (10-2) than the Suns (9 wins, 2 losses) better. Their proximity to the back to back games to win, coupled with the victory over the Rockets close the gap to a half-court ball. Nine of 11 games after the All-Star home, they will face the test of four consecutive road trip in the east.

10. Pacers 25 wins and 18 losses (10)

If a team needs offensive support from the bench, the Pacers is one of them (the Celtics are also required). Their starting score over 105 points per 100 possessions, but the lineup should be less than 99 points. Barbosa arrival will be helpful, as long as his side is responsible for defensive teammates.

15. Mavericks 26 wins and 20 losses (15)

Beaubois the past four games 44 was 26, his outburst led the team’s offense. Replace Marion absence of the location of the game, Beaubois win over the Spurs on Sunday, six shots. This season to face the top eight teams in the seven ranking western Mavericks only 6 wins and 9 losses record, this week they will encounter one of the four.

16. Rockets 24 wins and 22 losses (13)

Rockets’ most impressive victory on Wednesday, they win in Oklahoma City, and the earlier hair get backcourt mate’s absence. But they have lost two straight, Lee’s performance has become similar to Martin, scored 25 points Sunday, Monday, going 0.

18. Knicks 21 wins and 24 losses (20)

Woodson era at both ends have a good start. Knicks schedule easier the next five games opponents have four eastern ranked them. Another Thursday to visit the key battle of the Philadelphia, which will test their new offensive system.

The teams ranked 11 to 30 are: the Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, Rockets, Jazz, Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors, Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings, Cavaliers, New Jersey Nets, Toronto Raptors, New Orleans Hornets and Washington Wizards, Charlotte Bobcats.

Up in the first section, the Grizzlies gave the Lakers played rough 6-0 start, Bryant then fine technical foul free throws for the Lakers opened the scoring 8 minutes and 42 seconds in this section, Pau Gasol completed and Fei Xia remember very tacit understanding with the throw to the basket of the was the Spanish ball and quickly get into Kobe Bryant leaping to complete an alley-oop dunks, the attack labeled both teams into the to the stalemate, although Fei Xia’s score is not coherent, but as long as there is a chance he would give the opponent’s defense manufacturing batch destruction.

Into each other very close attention to a sub-section game, Bryant is still difficult to have strong play, and good Bynum to come forward for the Lakers defuse the crisis before the end of the half-court line, Bryant first use of the break caused by the foul of two free throws full, and then use the empty cut Backdoor to put the basket succeeded, after halftime, Bryant had 12 points for Houston.

Just one up after the second half, the Grizzlies Speights has resulted in Bynum foul beaten 2 +1, and anti-so far as to Bryant also wants to complete the jumper in the distance, in each other’s defense under the flapping body, the ball went into a flying Man, the opponents have been thugs foul, in the face of the referee turned a blind eye, some of the emotion from the angry flying Xia, cursing out the bad language, then received a technical foul before Bryant has to eat 8 times technical foul, and time again to eat T let him in the Union technical foul on the list only inferior to the Kent Rick – Perkins.

Such as Kobe Bryant this player, however, when it comes to challenges, he will always use their own way to respond, then Kobe will jumper with action counterattack when the opponent will pull the score Fei Xia assault in , not only to create a free throw succeed, and again hit the iconic jumper to help the team will be sent out.

Distal two teams into the final battle, Bryant is an up to it twice in a row from the jumper in the evening, the Flying Man in the distance is relatively very stable, and under his guidance, the Lakers began to set off a frenzied counterattack, 2 minutes 50 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Bryant empty cut succeed to help the team will be worse catch up within three minutes of just over a minute and a half, is Fei Xia received Gasol assists Zhang hand soared in the third tied the score! This is his field so far hit the first note of long shot, at the crucial moment, Bryant no mercy.

Two teams then break into the plus is worth mentioning that, in the fourth quarter last three and a half minutes, the Lakers get all 11 points and Kobe Bryant, the latter seven points, but also sent out two assists, the The vote cast, the pass, pass, control is in place. A game which both sides can be described as a fight in the ground, the first overtime the two teams once again draw in the second overtime, Bryant re-interpretation of the role of key Mr. Fei Xia first jumper, and then created a plum Otis foul of two free throws to help the Lakers poise.

Team win, the whole 34 points and nine rebounds, five assists and Bryant debut 52 minutes, which is the 9th of his career debut more than that amount on time but also retrospective in 2008, but now, Bryant has 33-year-old veteran, can play such a long time, and cast ball team win, and to pay tribute to him, there is no other way.

>> To talk about the book ho

Played very tenacious adversity

O’Neal this trip to Changsha to participate in the signing ceremony of Harbin beer has become “Cool Ambassador.

Not long ago, the NBA, All-Star Game, O’Neal served as the coach of the rookie race, Jeremy Lin of his players. Speaking of the Chinese nova, O’Neal has given high marks, “Lin is a very good young man, he played in the face of adversity, is very tenacious and I look forward that we can have more cooperation.” Interestingly, the All-Star Game, Jeremy Lin also claimed that as a coach, O’Neill did not participate in team training. O’Neal laughed, “I did not participate, to be honest I do not like the coaching job and I do not care about the outcome of the rookie race, you see, my team, Griffin, played only seven minutes, 5 minutes LinShuHao, for them this game is to have a good rest, have fun on the line. ”

>> To talk about Kobe Bryant

Worked with the strongest outside

In the past, O’Neal and Bryant have been traumatic to very stiff. But after retiring, a lot of things have been O’Neill’s bearish, now, O’Neill full of praise for his old partner.

A few days ago, Bryant said in an interview, chasing a moving target is Jordan, James, a player like him is not the real opponent. O’Neill said this consent, “on that position in Kobe, he really has no rival, and he was only in line to Jordan. As for me, and he is not a position player, can not be compared. Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, James, these three super perimeter has worked to give these three evaluations, O’Neill said: “Kobe is the first, because the two of us took a few general championship rings; Wade, we also took time; James can only be placed at the bottom of our cooperation that year did not expect the smooth. ”

> Talk about the future

Will and Yao Ming

Mentioned China O’Neal natural Speaking Yao. And Yao Ming, I must be some cooperation, for example, we will organize a ball game, the opponent is Shaquille O’Neal and Yao team, or O’Neill’s wife against Yao Ming, his wife, or me and he singled out, anyway, after all, O’Neal said: there will be the O’Neill know Yao Ming is to go to school, he spent six years he earned his PhD, “Yao Ming is very smart, and I believe that knowledge of the books too difficult to learn, I would like to complete their studies does not take six years .

When it comes to 40-year-old’s birthday wish, O’Neill said: “Today is very special, my birthday was spent in China has been, I have a regret, that is, want to tell John Woo, Jackie Chan make a good movie, I hope I can achieve it. “

Dang Bryant in online ball Shi heat team of first defense select is Sean-battier, the and branch comparison volume years of veteran very familiar Bryant of every move, even now has 34 age has, battier also also follow Bryant of pace, also remember year 22 streak last one against Lakers, battier anti-of Bryant hand 33 times only hits 11 ball are 24 min, is from then began, battier became has each a times rocket and Lakers fight Shi Bryant of dedicated defense who, today also is so, First outbreak of Bryant, Dwyane Wade on the defensive end does not try to be a key reason, so when section changed battier, third paragraph of the section after battier re-entry, heat team to really find a way to limit Kobe Bryant score.

As Qian by said, heat team of first road wall is battier, has 4 years passed, battier of exists still let Bryant is headache, second road wall is is on both sides flanking of Le Blanc and Wade, this two blocking wall of exists limit has Bryant of ball breakthrough, but Bryant also has a killed enrollment, that is back body singles, may has fans will asked has: on Ah, Bryant falls to low singles do does? The answer is simple: pincer attack him.

Being Lakers team of absolute leaders, Bryant has let any a support team crossfire of qualification, even is currently Union ranking by Qian of maiamirehuo also does not exception, Joel-Anthony, and haisilemu, who of location better, who on will first time joint outside teammate construction up on Bryant of encirclement, in such of package clips defense in the, Bryant will is difficult to found hand even pass of space, so fans were only will see second section and third section competition in, Bryant suddenly into downturn, heat team hunt down narrow scores gap, Even once-banping score.

Course, Bryant is super star, he total has crack defense of approach, especially in key moments, even battier hand full cover face, Bryant also can in Cosco distance will those ball threw into basket, but regardless of how said, today this field competition still for heat team pointed out that a section out road, imagine about, if start Wade on like battier so hard defense, low teammate also timely front package clip, also will has Bryant single section 18 min, heat team dug Xia large pit has been filled does not Shang of embarrassing did? So this game has lost is lost, might actually meet one of two teams in the final stage, learn to experience today can become the key to heat beat Lakers win the Championship.

Bryant before the Lakers in the first preseason game with the Clippers were injured, when the race to the third quarter, Bryant basket ball immediate concern, when he tried to dunk been DeAndre – Jordan’s cover, he fell to the When the hand stays on the ground a bit, also was injured wrist. Originally thought it was only an ordinary sprain, but after receiving an MRI, doctors told Bryant, on his right wrist triangular ligament tear, ligament tear, but fortunately this is not serious, do not need surgery, but will take some time to recover, Bryant and therefore missed the second preseason game.

Today, Bryant did not participate in team training, in an interview, Bryant said his wrist is still “swollen and very painful.” But Bryant also said: “I will make every effort to find solutions, play campaign has always been my nature.”

If Kobe played with the Bulls battle for Christmas, then he may use when splinting the wrist. On his wrist injury, Bryant broke the news, said: “This injury may not be able to recover, because ligament has not, and I am powerless, but I have experienced many times before a hand injury, I will get everything. ”

The past few seasons, Bryant often played with the injury. December 2009, Bryant right index finger fracture, Bryant was selected to bring plywood is played. Although each game a few minutes on the injury to be hurt, but Bryant persevered, and eventually led the Lakers won the season championship, Bryant himself crowned the Finals MVP.

Last season, regular season in mid-March in the battle with the Mavericks, Bryant had sprained his ankle when he even thought he had to the season, but in the end, Bryant ignored ankle injury, played in all 82 regular-season games. Lakers first round of the playoffs with the Hornets in the fourth game, the last time Paul Bryant on the defensive when he sprained his left ankle, but Bryant did not choose the truce.

This time, still no exception. Bryant’s old partner Fisher said yesterday: “If I in Las Vegas, I would bet, bet Bryant will play in the opener, he is the strongest guy I’ve ever seen one, he will find a solution , and his injuries do not use excuses. And I think he would cut his wrist injured bird, and then play games with the other hand opener. ”

After several consultations, the Hornets finally started the transaction, Paul will join Los Angeles, but his new owner is not the Lakers, but the Clippers. For Paul to join the Clippers, the outside world is full of expectations, Paul learned that the new agreement is not out of the contract after the season, that means he will at least cooperate with the Clippers and Griffin two seasons. I believe with Paul, the Clippers style of play will not only look better, and the strength will be no small improvement.

Since the lockout ended, the rumors have been on Paul never stopped, and the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers, two teams has been the most active pursuit of the queen’s two teams, but the Lakers also was infinitely close to Paul, because they Hornets and Rockets had reached a three-way deal, the Lakers will be in Paul’s time, the Union rejected the deal shot, causing no small controversy.

Although the Lakers did not get Paul, the Clippers become the final winner, but the Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant is still a large degree of performance, sent congratulations to the Clippers, “Clippers so ambitious is a good thing They always wanted to make progress, “Bryant said,” They are not only Griffin but more of a Paul, I think that the city of Los Angeles is a good thing, because the two ball teams are very competitive, which is great. “It is worth mentioning that in earlier asked if Paul was traded to the Clippers, Bryant replied,” Then I will feel very strange. ”

However, this can not conceal Bryant’s disappointment, especially for the Lakers trading Odom’s behavior. Paul’s attempt in the transaction fails, the Lakers are also affected by the trouble, because the Lakers had to Odom as a bargaining chip, so Odom are very unhappy, so offered to be traded, Lakers Odom almost white gave the enemy calf. For this transaction, Bryant is very angry, frankly, “I do not like this deal.” Moreover, in recent days to accept the “Los Angeles Times” interview, Bryant is angry words talk, “I think we (Lakers) bad, we will be worse.” In the reporter asked “Do you want to do in Miami? “When Kobe is a joke,” today deal to me. “