Rest and relaxation

The Lakers did not practice today, but will hit the court Saturday to prepare for Sunday afternoon's showdown with the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center. I would expect to see Jordan Farmar back on the floor today, practicing for the first time since undergoing surgery on his left knee Dec. 24. If all goes well, Farmar could be ready to play next week.

Farmar's return would make the Lakers whole again. Farmar, Lamar Odom, Luke Walton and Sasha Vujacic each suffered injuries, which tested the Lakers' depth for the last month or so. GM Mitch Kupchak resisted the urge to sign a player or two to a 10-day contract and the Lakers survived the injury bug with minimal damage.