The Los Angeles Lakers have received a giant boost ahead of their matchup with the Washington Wizards Friday as Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol will both play.
HC D’Antoni confirms that @kobebryant & @paugasol will play tonight. Said Gasol would “probably” start tonight w/ Clark going to the bench. — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 22, 2013
HC D’Antoni confirms that @kobebryant & @paugasol will play tonight. Said Gasol would “probably” start tonight w/ Clark going to the bench.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 22, 2013
Bryant has only played in one quarter since spraining his ankle in a loss to the Atlanta Hawks on March 13.
Gasol, who is expected to start with Earl Clark heading to the bench, has been out of action for 20 games due to a tear in the bottom of his right foot.
Rotations will change with Gasol back in the mix. D’Antoni said it’ll depend on matchups & who’s going well that night. #GoLakers — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 22, 2013
Rotations will change with Gasol back in the mix. D’Antoni said it’ll depend on matchups & who’s going well that night. #GoLakers
“Let’s see how the foot feels from the workout today,” Gasol said about his expected return Friday. “I feel confident, but we don’t want to get too far ahead of ourselves.”
The Lakers would be the healthiest they have been all season as Jordan Hill would be the lone remaining injured player.