Phil: "Room for improvement"

The Lakers hit the midway point of the season with Friday's game against the New Jersey Nets at Staples Center, and Coach Phil Jackson issued his report card today. "We're definitely a 'B' team right now," he said. "We have room for improvement. We're not displeased where we're are, but we're unhappy we had some consecutive losses. ... What I like is we've gotten their attention. They're starting to be attentive on defense. And they know they have the opportunity to be a really good team."