BOSTON (AP) -Lakers coach Phil Jackson does not have “any expectations” for injured center Andrew Bynum.
Jackson, however, does believe Los Angeles can win Game 5 of the NBA finals and take a 3-2 lead back home whether or not Bynum plays.
A sore right knee limited Bynum to 12 minutes Thursday night and the Boston Celtics took advantage inside for a 96-89 victory that evened the series at two games apiece.
With two days off before the teams meet again Sunday, Bynum will get treatment with the hope that he can play. Jackson said on Friday that the Lakers will use Bynum if he is “available and able,” but not if he would hurt either himself or the team.
Without Bynum to protect the rim, the Celtics had a 54-34 advantage in points in the paint Thursday.
Add A Comment