Lakers F Ronny Turiaf made his ninth start of the season at center Wednesday against Charlotte, leaving him one game away from center eligibility in CBSSports.com leagues that use multiple positions. He had 12 points and four rebounds in the game. (Updated 03/27/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/16/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Turiaf will get at least one more start with Pau Gasol (ankle) not expected back until Sunday at the earliest. Unfortunately, Fantasy owners will not get to enjoy his new-found eligibility as Gasol's return will make Turiaf a lightly used backup in L.A. (Updated 03/27/2008).
Turiaf was ejected early in the second quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Jazz on Sunday for a flagrant foul. (Updated 05/11/2008)
Advice
Turiaf knocked Utah's Ronnie Price hard to the floor as Price drove for a layup, leaving the Jazz guard with a bloody gash over his right eye. Turiaf came down hard with his left arm and Price went straight down and banged his head on the court. Price leaped straight up as his teammates swarmed the officials and pushed for the flagrant call. Utah coach Jerry Sloan also came off the bench immediately after the play.
Lakers F Ronny Turiaf made his ninth start of the season at center Wednesday against Charlotte, leaving him one game away from center eligibility in CBSSports.com leagues that use multiple positions. He had 12 points and four rebounds in the game. (Updated 03/27/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/16/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Turiaf will get at least one more start with Pau Gasol (ankle) not expected back until Sunday at the earliest. Unfortunately, Fantasy owners will not get to enjoy his new-found eligibility as Gasol's return will make Turiaf a lightly used backup in L.A. (Updated 03/27/2008).
