As I probably don't need to tell you, Matt Barnes will not be joining us tonight. He's been suspended a game for flying off the handle yesterday against the Mavs. We'll miss you, Matt, though I suspect you won't miss Utah.

Lamar Odom has the stomach flu but is expected to play.

Drink in the scents of April, and also alcohol, whenever someone mentions:

• Jerry Sloan,
• Deron Williams,
• Derek Fisher's daughter,
• The Lakers' record since the All-Star break, or
• How Gordon Hayward went to Butler, which is playing in the Final Four.

Tally ho.