31.   History says the Lakers will fix the problems quickly.

32.   History says the players.

33.   History says they will continue struggling, reaching the top against the best and trudging in the mud against the worst.

34.   History says yes.

35.   History says, yes, we will.

36.   History does say that Ftorek will win, just as he did in the minors and with the Kings and Devils.

37.   History says it is.

38.   History says it would be great.

39.   History says lame-duck coaches tend to become ex-coaches, regardless of what happens during their lame-duck year.

40.   History says Parcells will make the pick, despite all the trade rumors, and will take Russell rather than Pace.