Playoffs' are with us here in Laker town. First though, a dignified tribute paid to one of California's greats. Stu Lantz helped in the ceremony before last nights' game outside Staples Center in the rain..a Bronze statue of famed Chic Hearn was unveiled. Chick paid his dues, dying in Northridge at age 85 leaving his red headed wife Marge behind. For 42 years he was Lakers sports announcer with phrases we use today, always on his lips. Phrases like "slam-dunk" & "air ball". Such a winning personality, we miss him still. To have this monumental honor pretty much says it all. His real name was Francis Dayle Hearn. He entertained us and kept us informed and we bid him today a heartfelt tribute for it all. And, yes ! We won our second playoff game against O.K. City last evening..but by a far lesser degree than we did on Sunday. It was a hard won game even though several times during the game we were 11 points in the lead. Ron Artest did not seem to stick to Kevin Durant like Velcro as he seemed to do on Sunday so it made a big difference. With Kobe Bryant playing despite his many injuries gave us all cause to wince at times but he is so competitive that it kept him in the fray. Poor passes caused us some apprehension when Jordan Farmar and Derek Fisher passed the ball and our opponent caught it instead of where it was meant to go. If by some chance O.K. City should win four games coming up, it will be Adios but we are hopeful that will not happen. Our score this last game was but by 3 points a win at 95-92. Lakers now play in Oklahoma on their home court, Thur.& Sat. Cheer them on and lets' see what they can come up with! Babs Wells.