ocregister.com - 2/14/2008
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> MINNEAPOLIS The Lakers took the court for the ninth and final game of the longest continuous trip in their Los Angeles history with the giddiness of kids in the car antsy to reach their destination. "Are we there yet?!?!" They certainly are. And just as Coach Phil Jackson, the father figure driving their family station wagon, always preaches, they enjoyed the journey, too. With a 117-92 ...
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Kobe re-injures hand; may sit out All-Star weekend events
The Lakers Nation —
... O.C. Register: Bryant (29 points) aggravated the injury after a second-quarter slash from Rashad McCants — postgame X-rays showed no further damage — and Bryant will see a hand specialist Thursday. He is headed to New Orleans for All-Star weekend regardless, but he is questionable for the game and especially the 3-point contest Saturday. ...
One could argue it was something of a successful roadie
Lakers Blog —
... , an especially impressive reminder of the prowess he's been able to exhibit while playing within his comfort zone. Obviously, Paul Gasol's 9-11 shooting (19 points) and the 36 bench points were also noteworthy. But as Blair, Jo, Natalie and Tootie reminded us, ...
Minor good news on Ariza
The Lakers Nation —
... O.C. Register: Jackson said Trevor Ariza (foot fracture) is “doing pretty well” in his recovery and is out of his protective boot ...
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nba.com 2/14/2008 — Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, Gasol pitched in another well-rounded game, Lamar Odom patched together a triple-double, and the Los Angeles Lakers breezed past the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-92 on Wednesday night to finish their road trip 7-2.
Wolves 92, Lakers 117
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From Dave Campbell/AP Sports:
Al Jefferson had 19 points and nine rebounds for the Timberwolves,
who lost their fifth straight game after winning five of
