Celtics Title Town

"I probably would have smacked [Ibaka] in the mouth," Bryant said after the Los Angeles Lakers practiced Monday. "I would have dealt with the pain after."

I dare you to Kobe. I find a bit funny that Kobe was asked about this. Ron Artest continues to get in trouble for things that are similar or even worse. Maybe Kobe should smack Ron?

"It doesn't matter," Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni said when asked if he would plan for Ibaka to play. "They're deep. It won't change what we do, more or less. Obviously it would help us because he's a good player. But we won't change anything up."

Of couresr when Howard was asked about the hit. He had to joke.

"I mean, you got to wear a cup," Howard joked.

This game means a lot for the Lakers. A win could give them much needed confidence. This is a possible first round match up that's if the Lakers steal the 8th spot, and if the Thunder take advantage of the Spurs who are without Parker for the final stretch of the regular season. Although Tony should be back in April.