Blake returns to the floor: The Lakers finally got G Steve Blake back on Thursday against the Celtics, after he missed 13 games with a broken rib. Blake actually played more minutes than starter Derek Fisher did in the game, logging 32 minutes off the bench in the Lakers’ 88-87 overtime victory. He scored five points in the game on 2 of 7 shooting while adding three rebounds and a steal. (Updated 02/09/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Blake was averaging 7.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game before getting hurt. Those are not great numbers, but Blake logs 20-plus minutes per game when active making him worthy of a look as a low-end Fantasy option for the deepest of formats. (Updated 02/09/2012).
02/10/2012 13:14 Postups: As Howard mulls future, Magic aim to avoid repeating history
As March 15 nears, the Magic play their ace: 85-year-old, wheelchair-bound owner Rich DeVos pays Dwight Howard a visit. As both try to avoid repeating Shaq history, Ken Berger says Howard may stay put for now.
02/10/2012 01:56 With time running out on Celtics-Lakers, both give us fine flashback
The young guys are coming. The aging Celtics and Lakers can feel it, which means time is of the essence. After a tough 88-87 overtime win for the Lakers, Ken Berger says this games serves as a fitting throwback.
02/09/2012 22:54 Gasol, Lakers survive Celtics in overtime
Pau Gasol blocked Ray Allen's putback attempt at the buzzer in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Boston Celtics 88-87 on Thursday night.
02/01/2012 01:13 Kobe-Bynum duo overwhelms Bobcats
Kobe Bryant scored 24 points, Andrew Bynum added 20, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat slumping Charlotte 106-73 Tuesday night, extending their home record to 11-2 and sending the Bobcats to their ninth consecutive defeat and 19th of the season.
