Rebounding Difference?

The Lakers are expected to sign Dennis Rodman to help with their rebounding at forward, but rebounding has not been their problem in their five losses, scoring has. A look:

FEB. 7--UTAH 99, LAKERS 91

* Jazz starting forwards: 43 points, 16 rebounds

* Laker starting forwards: 18 points, 17 rebounds

FEB. 11--MINNESOTA 86, LAKERS 75

* Timberwolf starting forwards: 38 points, 11 rebounds

* Laker starting forwards: six points, 15 rebounds

FEB. 14--INDIANA 101, LAKERS 99

* Pacer starting forwards: 17 points, five rebounds

* Laker starting forwards: 22 points, 11 rebounds

FEB. 21--SEATTLE 92, LAKERS 89

* SuperSonic starting forwards: 34 points, 11 rebounds

* Laker starting forwards: 26 points, 20 rebounds

FEB. 22--DENVER 117, LAKERS 113 (OT)

* Nugget starting forwards: 38 points, 17 rebounds

* Laker starting forwards: 30 points, 16 rebounds

TOTAL IN FIVE LOSSES

* Opposition starting forwards: 170 points, 60 rebounds

* Laker starting forwards: 102 points, 79 rebounds

REBOUNDING MARGIN*

1. Toronto: 6.7

2. Houston: 4.5

3. LAKERS: 4.4

4. Philadelphia: 4.0

4. Portland: 4.0

6. Atlanta: 3.7

7. Seattle: 2.6

8. Golden State: 2.3

9. San Antonio: 2.0

10. New York: 1.5

* Through Sunday

TEAM REBOUNDING*

1. Sacramento: 48.0

2. Golden State: 47.7

3. San Antonio: 46.3

4. Houston: 46.1

5. LAKERS: 45.8

6. Portland: 45.6

7. Toronto: 45.0

8. Dallas: 44.7

9. Philadelphia: 43.9

9. Seattle: 43.9