Lakers guard Kobe Bryant chuckles as he answers questions from reporters during an NBA Finals off-day practice at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers forward Lamar Odom is swamped by reporters as he answers questions after an NBA Finals off-day practice at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers Coach Phil Jackson sports flip-flops and a whistle as he oversees practice at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Celtics forward Kevin Garnett listens intently to Coach Doc Rivers during an NBA Finals off-day practice at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Celtics players gather at center court to begin an NBA Finals off-day practice at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Celtics forward James Posey shoots while seated courtside during an NBA Finals off-day practice at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
