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J. A. Adande Lacy J. Banks in the house for Game 5!
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar I think Lakers will rise to the occasion.
Lu Parker Go Lakers! Lots of game anticipation around here! :)
Lisa Dillman Need to change screen name to StealthLisa. After WEEK in ORL, nice policewoman today noticed cred was for West Games only...CIA? Plan B?
TJ Sullivan Oddsmakers have the Magic as a 3-point favorite against the Lakers today ... Should have gone to Vegas this weekend.
Jeanie Buss Lakers Fans: I love you but no matter what happens tonight, please be respectful. Lakers players would not approve.
Also: Blogdowntown thinks the Staples Center to USC route of the possible Lakers parade stinks.
* Update: 10-point Lakers field has grown to 16 in the third period.