Sam Antonio Spurs

-- The Times' Mike Bresnahan mentions Kobe Bryant's left shin has improved, but not enough to play San Antonio. -- Fox Sports' Sam Amico details how veteran teams, such as the Spurs and the Lakers, still remain contenders. -- NBA.com's Fran Blinebury remains concerned about Andrew Bynum's behavior. -- The Orange County Register's Kevin Ding notes that Bryant always plays if he's physically capable. -- ESPN Dallas' Tim MacMahon argues Lamar Odom's act in Dallas grew tiresome.

-- The Times' Mike Bresnahan mentions Kobe Bryant's left shin has improved, but not enough to play San Antonio. -- Fox Sports' Sam Amico details how veteran teams, such as the Spurs and the Lakers, still remain contenders. -- NBA.com's Fran Blinebury remains concerned about Andrew Bynum's behavior. -- The Orange County Register's Kevin Ding notes that Bryant always plays if he's physically capable. -- ESPN Dallas' Tim MacMahon argues Lamar Odom's act in Dallas grew tiresome.