A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C : Lakers Nation . Shaquille O'Neal's forum blue and gold No. 34 will be raised into the rafters at Staples Center on Tuesday night when the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Dallas Mavericks in a game with major playoff implications . It's neat to hear that the relationship between Shaq and former running buddy/nemesis/foil Kobe Bryant has warmed over the years , but let's not forget what a long, strange trip it's been for the two Laker greats. PF : Pounding the Rock . I liked this post from Cameron Archer on the damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you-don't, everybody-must-be-damned position in which the NBA's instant replay review policies have placed refs, players, coaches and all of us: "Instant replay has transformed the referees into metaphorical ants, held under a scorching magnifying glass." SF : CSN Northwest . Hey, Portland Trail Blazers point guard and presumptive Rookie of the Year favorite Damian Lillard: How good do you think you can be? “I think I can be a first team All-NBA, I think I can be an All-Star, I think I can be an MVP." Boy, if only you had a little bit of confidence.
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