Howard believes Nash's return will help defense (+other upda

Hey all,

Here are my updates over the last 48 hours:

Dwight Howard believes Steve Nash's return will help Lakers' defense
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakersnow ... 1251.story

Steve Nash could return for Lakers on Saturday or Tuesday
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakersnow ... 4058.story

Pau Gasol's return will help, but to what extent?
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakersnow ... 6883.story

Pau Gasol to return tonight after eight-game layoff
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakersnow ... 8570.story

Preview: Lakers vs. Bobcats
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakersnow ... 4480.story

Lakers' video wishes fans a happy holidays
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakersnow ... 0057.story

Both Pau Gasol and Steve Nash practice, near returns
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakersnow ... 6574.story

NBA Power Rankings Week Seven
http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-ran ... k-seven-2/
Thunder #1, Clippers #3, Lakers #21

Lakers may be past rock bottom
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakersnow ... 7002.story

Lakers: Week 7 in review
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakersnow ... 2645.story

Lakers: Week 8 Predictions
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakersnow ... 5792.story

Thanks

Eric

that report from Dwight was nice. Thanks EP.

I like that he's still optimistic. I am too.

^^ Yep, great quotes from Dwight. I think he's right on point about the D, and with Nash's return cutting down on the turnovers that cause transition baskets for the younger teams that want to run on us.