Lakers’ Odom feeling good at practice, could play tomorrow against Minnesota

Still recovering from a May shoulder surgery, Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom practiced for the first time in a while with the team on Monday and officials say he might be able to play in Friday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to an article published Monday, Nov. 6, by the Los Angeles Times Web site.

“It felt pretty good to practice, get up and down with the guys, get blocked a couple of times, make some shots, miss some shots, grab rebounds,” Odom said. “My basketball timing’s off a little bit, but hopefully in practice I’ll get it back.”

Odom will likely replace Lakers Ronny Turiaf or Luke Walton if he is able to play in Friday’s game - a possibliity that relies upon Odom receiving clearance from a doctor. Critics peculate that Coach Phil Jackson may decide to leave Turiaf in as power forward and Odom as small forward in order to prevent Odom - who is recovering from his second shoulder injury - from receiving a beating from opposing power forwards during every game, according to the LA Times article.

The Lakers are now 2-2 this season, after falling to the New Orleans Hornets on Tuesday evening, and are taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday with a home court advantage at the Staples Center. Still haven’t reserved your seats this season? Grab a pair of Lakers tickets at Stubhub.com immediately and enjoy the game tomorrow!

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