41.   He just needs practice time, which was at a minimum as the Lakers traveled to six cities in nine days.

42.   He feels it can be every bit the equal of previous international galas, even though the teams in question have not had any real practice time together.

43.   He came back Tuesday seemingly determined to make up for lost practice time.

44.   He mentioned that the extra practice time would be great before playing back-to-back games against the Hawks and Rockets.

45.   He has to recruit, compile a nonconference schedule and set practice times.

46.   He missed practice time this week because his dislocated knee continues to bother him.

47.   He originally was scheduled to make the trip, but the plan was shelved because of unpredictable practice time.

48.   He probably spends nine-tenths of his practice time working on passing and ballhandling.

49.   He realizes practice time is running out.

50.   He missed substantial practice time and the second half of the Oregon and Oregon State games.