Pre Finals Preparations, Injury Report

With player's health playing into much of the chatter going into the big opener, we thought we would give you the straight story on the important injuries.

Dwight Howard (respect) is recovering and should be at full strength by tip off.

Jameer Nelson (shoulder) doesn't matter. Two words: Fisher and Farmar.

Kobe Bryant (ego) is completely healthy.

Magic Johnson (stroking Kobe's ego) is day to day as long as he doesn't actually believe what he says.

Mo Williams (eye) hurts a lot more now.

Danny Ferry (anxiety) is seeking a specialist in New York.

Nick Anderson (memory) is haunting him a little more than usual.

Stan Van Gundy (Laryngitis) is cleared to yell again.

Phil Jackson (frankensteinitis) just took a lightning bolt to the head. Should be good to whistle for a couple more games now.

Rafer Alston (ego + playing time) is looking over his shoulder.

LA and Orlando (fans) are sure there is something going on at the arena but not quite clear on what. Better go find out.

You Can Stop Your Moaning Now

If it's not about DeShawn Stevenson or Brandon Haywood playing hard defense, it's about Mo not getting any respect.

Mo is only playing slightly better than Big Z or Larry Hughes of years past. But there was never even a whimper about them being slighted. Not even an eyebrow raise. I guess they weren't mini-LeBron enough to warrant a public outcry.

Tell us, Mr. James, does Mo dance on top of the piano while you play "Just The Two Of Us" and do you buy everything in two's? Lets hope he doesn't get the first time All-Star curse and stop hitting all those wide-open 3-balls because you'll have a hard time getting rid of all the half size Cub Cadets.