The Lakers sought a "Three-peat" in 1989, looking to defend their two-title run against the Pistons. As usual, Pat Riley took his Lakers out of town to focus and turn over their lives and souls to basketball.

But in a training camp atmosphere, Byron Scott tore his hamstring. Then Magic Johnson injured his hamstring in Game 2. Detroit swept the Finals.

Maybe getting out of town to practice, practice, practice isn't such a hot idea after all. So Scott elected to keep his Nets home, giving them two full days off, before going full tilt again today, although they will not know their opponent (Philadelphia or Detroit) for the Eastern Conference Finals.