Kobe Bryant a game-time decision against Denver (Web links)

--The Times’ Mike Bresnahan talks to Elgin Baylor and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about Andrew Bynum’s 30-rebound performance in the Lakers’ win Wednesday over San Antonio. Bresnahan also reports that Kobe Bryant remains a game-time decision Friday against Denver because of a sore left shin.

--The Times’ David Ng notes negative reviews for the “Magic/Bird” Broadway show.

--The Orange County Register’s Kevin Ding reports Ramon Sessions’ shoulder has gotten worse.

--ESPN Los Angeles’ Brian Kamenetzky wonders if Bynum will consistently try hard in future games.

--ESPN Los Angeles’ Dave McMenamin highlights Metta World Peace’s belief that the Lakers are playing at the right tempo as they near the postseason.

--The Daily News’ Elliott Teaford highlights Pau Gasol’s concern over whether the Lakers stay consistent.

--Forum Blue and Gold’s Darius Soriano argues the Lakers could learn from the Celtics on maximizing their aging roster.

Tweet of the Day: “Bynum w/ 30 boards & @mettaworldpeace w/ 26 pts both came up big. If they do that in playoffs, @Lakers could win the West.” -- MagicJohnson (Lakers legend Magic Johnson)