Sam Cassell sat out practice and then said that whether or not he will play in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals is a "game-time decision."

"I don't have the ability to curb Mother Nature,? Cassell told the media.

Cassell?s had a slow start in Game 3 with his injuries bothering him.  The result?  Gary Payton took full advantage, getting anywhere he pleased on the court and getting himself and his team off to a fast start.

After Wednesday's workout, head coach Flip Saunders implied Cassell should not play.

"Sam has to be more mobile to play defense," Saunders said. "If you have someone even 80 percent, [the Lakers] are going to take advantage and go at him."