Hey, it's Sideline Reporter Sara filling in for Beto Duran today. He overslept and missed his flight in Utah.
Practice was short, sweet and tight-lipped--only a few minutes with a few of the players. I wasn't even there long enough to access the moos, although Pau Gasol says they're still in a good spot. He also addressed Kobe's injury and how important home court advantage is. Download pau_gasol_051208.mp3
Kobe Bryant discusses how he played with his back injury and how he's feeling today - he's sore and stiff, but he'll play on Wednesday - and also answers a question about him taking seven shots in OT. Download kobe_bryant_051208.mp3
Phil Jackson isn't too worried about Kobe's injury. He's worried about how to remedy the two losses. He also sticks by his postgame comments regarding being upset with the guys for dropping the ball off to Kobe and standing around and watching, particularly at the start of the third quarter. Download phil_jackson_051208.mp3
Derek Fisher talks about adjusting to Kobe's injury and how the team didn't execute and put Kobe in good positions to create opportunities for other guys in OT. Download derek_fisher_051208.mp3
Ronny Turiaf addresses his flagrant foul and also says he hasn't heard from the league, which is a good thing. Download ronny_turiaf_051208.mp3
