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Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:19 am EDT

Gasol improving but not close to return

By Joe Zedalis

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The Los Angeles Lakers will play the Dallas Mavericks (44-23) without Pau Gasol, who was walking around without crutches at times Monday, but was still limping on a sprained left ankle.

"The swelling's come down a little bit," Jackson said. 'It's a positive sign. It's all one step at a time."

Sunday Jackson said he was hopeful Gasol could return by the end of next week.

Source: Los Angeles TimesNew Window

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  1. glenn paul a
    1. Posted by glenn paul a Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:10 pm EDT

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    go lakers... 2008 champion.. go go go.. kobe MVP
  2. ll[ steel ]ll
    2. Posted by ll[ steel ]ll Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:26 pm EDT

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    I just wish Pau a speedy recovery, and same goes to Andrew. The west is just a brutal conference of great teams that deserve to be at their best when the playoff starts.
  3. That's it!
    3. Posted by That's it! Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:02 pm EDT

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    I just hope that all the LAKER PLAYERS are all Healthy by the time the regular season ends.
    Why? So, that all Laker Fans will have no more EXCUSES when their team is losing.
  4. A Yahoo! User
    4. Posted by A Yahoo! User Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:47 am EDT

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    I knew it! it's nothing serious i'm so glad my brother surfered a similar injury and a little under two weeks and he was back to normal i'm sure pau won't be out for too long. But of course he shouldn't push himself though the lakers have lost two straight they are a resiliant team and will bounce back.
  5. hirvy
    5. Posted by hirvy Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:19 pm EDT

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    Lakers are done for
  6. wack pack
    6. Posted by wack pack Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:42 pm EDT

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    Other than Kobe most of the Laker's trainers keep players off twice the expected length of time........Its wimpy I know........ but it seems its becoming the norm around the league..........I doubt you ever see a Willis Reed type injury(player) that should have sidelined him for a month or two and he only missed one game during the playoffs back in the day......Kobe, Iverson, Marion, Garnett have played through numerous injuries in their careers...Warriors....I actually like Ronny Turiaf at center and hope he keeps getting the minutes. Lakers.....Center Bynum/Turiaf.....PF Gasol/VLAD.....SF Odom/Walton....SG Kobe/Sasha......PG Farmer/Fisher. & that bench weight Mbanga.
  7. RICHARD E. CORTEZ
    7. Posted by RICHARD E. CORTEZ Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:40 pm EDT

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    #5 I know that the phx will never win a champion ship, even/ shaq Keep dreaming is for Free and be come a Laker Fan Intead.
  8. Sean B
    8. Posted by Sean B Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:15 pm EDT

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    hey big cactus lakers beat the suns 3 out 4 what the excuse
  9. lakerfan
    9. Posted by lakerfan Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:01 pm EDT

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    Worst case if we lose next two, we will be number 5 seed or so....
    all I have to say is Bynum, Odom, Gasol Frontline playoff time, how is anyone going to handle that playoff time in seven game series, regardless of seeding for Lakers.
    Oh by the way, we also have vet in Fish, and a guy names KOBE, and a coach i believe knows what he is doing.
    Go Lakers...
  10. lakerfan
    10. Posted by lakerfan Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:01 pm EDT

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    Gasol, Odom, Bynum come playoff time, who is going to challenge this front line in a seven game series.
    Oh by the way, we also have old vet in Fish, and a guy named KOBE.
    our coach is not to shabby eihther.
    Regardless of seeding in west we will be fine.
    Go Lakers...
  11. hirvy
    11. Posted by hirvy Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:19 pm EDT

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    pre season counts for nothing unless you make it to the playoffs. then its a new ball game.
  12. That's it!
    12. Posted by That's it! Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:02 pm EDT

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    Sean,
    Have you seen me making any excuses if my Suns lost to your Lakers?
    istupido!!!!
  13. thefreemannewspaper
    13. Posted by thefreemannewspaper Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:04 pm EDT

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    huhuhuuhuh! I just hope Pau will be back next week together with Andrew..what a monster when these two play together..go for the 2008 champs..Lakers.......
  14. david
    14. Posted by david Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    why both of our centers? theyre killing us inside
  15. mrmick716
    15. Posted by mrmick716 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:28 pm EDT

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    Lakerfan you are right. Even if we lose the next 2 we are still in good shape. The other teams like San Antonio are also losing games and those other western teams will be going head to head with each other.We will just be part of the pack for now. Once we get Pau back, then maybe Bynum and Ariza, then look out. Hey, even having Mihm back woud be good. He is more serviceable then Mbenga.
  16. celts_fan
    16. Posted by celts_fan Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:47 pm EDT

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    Doesnt matter. Celts are winning the ship this year. GO KG!
  17. LA
    17. Posted by LA Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:55 pm EDT

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    Even as a Laker fan not sure we will get all the pieces back in time to make a Championship run. I mean Bynum hasn't even ran the court since Jan! As a Laker fan I just don't see it happening this year and that's keeping it real!!
  18. Dan
    18. Posted by Dan Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:20 pm EDT

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    Its gud that all injuries happened early, and they will all be back in time for the playoffs, including Baby Face Bynum.
  19. That's it!
    19. Posted by That's it! Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:02 pm EDT

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    Way to go Eric H.!!!!
    You are a true Laker Fan!!!
    I salute you. Very humble indeed.
  20. YoungCazz
    20. Posted by YoungCazz Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:57 pm EDT

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    The Lakers will be alright when Gasol and Bynum returns, but they have to really step it up a notch on the defensive end of the ball. I mean that game against Houston was a complete embarassment to our second unit and it also showed some flaws in our ability to stop a point guard who can score off the pick and roll. I mean, if Rafer Alston(Skip-to-my-Lou) can do that to us with such ease, imagine what Tony Parker or Chris Paul will do in the Playoffs!! Step ya game up, Lakers!!!
  21. Coverman
    21. Posted by Coverman Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    Even as a Laker fan not sure we will get all the pieces back in time to make a Championship run. I mean Bynum hasn't even ran the court since Jan! As a Laker fan I just don't see it happening this year and that's keeping it real!!
    Eric H posted on Tuesday, Mar 18, 2008 9:31 am
    gotta get real lucky or real aggressive if its gonna happen this year. gotta work on the pick and roll defense and stopping pg's from getting to the paint
  22. Evgeney W
    22. Posted by Evgeney W Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:56 pm EDT

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    TEXAS and others: why are you here? desperate for attention because your team is not 'watchable'? go back to your own blog, be a man.
  23. Nick M
    23. Posted by Nick M Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:52 pm EDT

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    Its was just a twisted ankle. He'll be back after the road trip like predicted and they will come back and tear up the warriors and seattle.
  24. .
    24. Posted by . Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:21 pm EDT

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    whats the definition of Tony INFLATABLE HEEL PARKER??? Flat Tire...HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHa
    When you think about the lakers the past few years its crazy,,,,,Kobe had to play with starters that included Kuame, Smuch, and Luke,,,,,,,,,,Thats freaken crazy......these guys are so weak none of them any threat at all.....And still made the playoffs,,,,,Luke Is so over rated im My Opinion...no threat from outside , very little threat he will drive on you,,if he does its a missed layup,,never a dunk,,,hes lucky ariza got hurt ,,or his playtime would have been almost 2 mins a game......Trade Luke For baron davis,
  25. Evgeney W
    25. Posted by Evgeney W Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:56 pm EDT

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    Lakers fans: yes, we would like to have all big boys back in the game, but... playing Rockets, we just destroyed them in the 3rd , and we just stopped. i was just trying to figure out why. Kobe did a number on TMac, and Sasha, as funny as he looks at times, really got under Alston's skin (they should've T- him up, twice, for poiting finger and walking up to Sasha...). lakers could have won that game, easily. i just don't know why we stopped after the 3rd quarter.

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