LA Kings
fromLos Angeles Times
2 hours agoKings' close playoff losses to Avalanche stoke confidence and frustration
Anze Kopitar's Kings face elimination in the playoffs after losing the first two games against the Colorado Avalanche.
For two weeks, West Coast Conference basketball fans have wondered: Will injured Gonzaga star Graham Ike be ready to play Saturday night when Saint Mary's visits the nation's sixth-ranked team? Do they have Ike or not? I don't know, Gaels coach Randy Bennett pondered on Thursday after practice. We're prepared for either team. Gonzaga coach Mark Few said he expects the two-time All-WCC forward to play after missing the past three games with an ankle injury. Still out is Ike's frontcourt mate Braden Huff, likely
The San Diego State Aztecs (17-6, 11-2 MWC) will host the Nevada Wolf Pack (17-7, 9-4 MWC) after winning nine straight home games. On Saturday, in its last game, San Diego State defeated Air Force 88-54. With 16 points, BJ Davis was its leading scorer. Nevada was victorious in its previous game versus Fresno State, 69-59, on Saturday. Corey Camper Jr. led the way with 15 points, and also had five boards and three assists.