this is very bad. the lakers lost home court to the cavs, so they have no incentive to play their main guys. plus, resting their stars means they dont have to play the jazz in the playoffs. this is very bad.
Jackson has already squashed that silly theory of resting his starters. he just got his starting lineup back for the last 3 or 4 games of the season. it's a nationally televised game. he's going to give the viewing audience at Staples Center and the viewers at home a preview of the Western Conference 1/8 matchup...
I am worried that we enter the playoffs with a loss in a crucial match to determine the 2nd seed may cause a loss of momentum.