The loss was the second-worst of the season for Phoenix. The Lakers, led by Bryant's 38 points, beat the Suns 115-78 in Phoenix on Dec. 28. It was fun to be back, definitely fun. O'Neal was glad to see him back. Our true test is how we play the next three games.
Any team can play one great game.
Jackson said it's possible Rider will be on the Lakers' playoff roster, but that seems unlikely unless Ron Harper, who underwent knee surgery in February, is unable to play. Plans call for Harper to come off the injured list sometime in the next week. Privacy Statement send questions or comments to the webmaster Copyright 2000, Mustang Daily, Cal ifornia Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. The content of Mustang Daily Online is protected by the copyright laws of the United States. Best Viewed with Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape 4.0 or higher.