Why is that Celtic line creeping up?

[SBR_John]

Now painted at -4 and Pinny looks to be juicing that side.

I guess we will know in a few hours but how an ole boy can lay 4 against this Laker team is by me.

[BobHarvey]

John,

It might have something to do with the fact that Andrew Bynum isn't going to play. At least that's what the LA Times is reporting.

Otherwise not sure.

[Scorpion]

nba wants this series to go 6+ games

[RichardMoss]

Injury report updated here

[Scorpion]

http://lakersblog.latimes.com/lakersblog/2010/06/lakers-bynum-experiences-swelling-might-not-play-tonight.html

Bynum's knee discomfort may keep him out of Game 4
June 10, 2010 | 10:51 am
Lakers center Andrew Bynum is experiencing swelling in his right knee and might not play Thursday night, Lakers Coach Phil Jackson said.

Bynum has been slowed by torn cartilage in the knee since April 30 after hyperextending it in the first round against Oklahoma City. He did not take part in the team's Thursday shoot-around.

Will he play in Game 4 of the NBA finals?

"I'm not positive about that," Jackson said. "He had a little bit of a struggle this morning. He's going to try it."

Bynum has been a defensive presence for the Lakers against the Boston Celtics, averaging 13.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.7 blocked shots through three games. The Lakers lead the best-of-seven series, 2-1.

Bynum was hopeful he would play after aggravating the knee in Game 3 while blocking the shot of Celtics center Kendrick Perkins.

"This close to the championship, I've got to play," Bynum said Wednesday afternoon. He was not available for comment Thursday.

If Bynum can't play, Pau Gasol moves to center and Lamar Odom comes off the bench to start at power forward, a lineup that didn't fare well two years ago when the Lakers lost to the Celtics in the finals in six games.

-- Mike Bresnahan

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[SBR_John]

John,

It might have something to do with the fact that Andrew Bynum isn't going to play. At least that's what the LA Times is reporting.

Otherwise not sure.

Ahh OK... thanks. just could not see either the sharps or the public going crazy on the Celtic side.

[tltaylor89]

Hope the guy plays Bynum is the Lakers only hope.

[jjgold]

Celts 1st half

[Fishhead]

I have a friend in Vegas who has the Celts for $40,000.................hope he nails it.

NO OPINION HERE(which is a good thing)

[tltaylor89]

Because a Pinny linesman saw that SBR John had a better number out.

[yisman]

http://lakers.freedomblogging.com/2010/06/10/lakers-spokesman-andrew-bynum-playing-game-4/38007/

Lakers spokesman: Andrew Bynum playing Game 4

June 10th, 2010, 4:24 pm · 1 Comment · posted by KEVIN DING, OCREGISTER.COM

BOSTON — Andrew Bynum is playing Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, according to Lakers spokesman John Black, in case anyone was really doubting it.

[LostBankroll]

Point for the info.

[pako74]

I think its fair to say that unless Bynum cant walk or run he will play out the rest of the series. I know many players these days have become soft but come on these are the finals. But whether or not he is effective, that's another question.

[lakerboy]

Big setup tonight on the boston side.

[camel]

Even if Bynum plays, surely it'd be limited minutes... dude has 1 1/2 legs left.

[milwaukee mike]

ray allen almost certainly can't go 0-13 again, even WITH THAT the celtics were right there with 2 minutes left

[obamaismyuncle]

I think it all depends on which Ray Allen shows

[Goat Milk]

LB you know LA ML is the biggest set up right?

[wrongturn]

I would think Boston will treat this game as their last stand for the championship.