Did a little drive-by and KeyArena was still standing yesterday.

Guess the bomb threat received in the waning minutes of the Sonics' game Sunday night was a hoax, so the jokes began. Like how the call must have come from a Utah Jazz fan because of Sonics forward Rashard Lewis' barrage of three-point bombs. Lewis made 7 of 8 three-pointers in the Sonics' 122-105 win.

Mostly, players were thankful the situation wasn't more serious. Police advised officials at KeyArena to clear the building after the game.

"It's my first one," Sonics coach Nate McMillan said of the bomb threat. "I don't recall another one. You have to take that seriously. I know I cancelled my postgame interview."

McMillan did spend a few minutes talking to reporters as news spread about the threat, but he didn't conduct any of his normal sit-down recaps. Players also bolted, with guard Ray Allen leading the way. The Jazz team bus also made a speedier getaway than usual.

Sonics guard Ibrahim Kutluay said he had to meet friend and Jazz forward Mehmet Okur outside the arena. McMillan's son, Jamelle, a sophomore on the O'Dea varsity basketball team, also was shuffled out of the arena.

"He couldn't even get his coat," said McMillan, laughing at the flashback. "And rightfully so. It's the first time we had that situation, and security in the arena handled it well."

A spokesman for the Seattle Police Department said nothing was found Sunday and any follow-up would be handled by detectives.

Kobe who?

While Kobe Bryant has been hobbling around on crutches, healing a severely sprained right ankle suffered Jan. 13 against Cleveland, his team has gone 3-1. So two of those wins were against Golden State, the Western Conference's puppet, but a theme appears when you watch the Los Angeles Lakers play.

They're sharing the ball.

The Sonics, who have been doing the same all season, will get a look at the Lakers in a 7:30 game tonight in Los Angeles.

Bryant, off crutches now, has attempted 702 shots in 34 games, 11th most in the league. Lamar Odom, the Lakers' second-leading scorer, has attempted just 434.

The Sonics' Allen has attempted more shots than Bryant, 731 in 39 games, but Lewis, the Sonics' second-leading scorer, is right there with 607 attempts.

Odom, Caron Butler and Chucky Atkins have increased their production without Bryant. Atkins, who scored 26 points in a win Friday against the Warriors, is averaging 22.5 points and 6.8 assists in Los Angeles' last four games. Butler is above his season averages at 18 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Odom has surpassed his season scoring average by nearly four points (18.3).

"Sometimes that's the worst time to play a team," Allen said of the Lakers missing Bryant. "It's a game where everyone plays better. I don't judge them any different."

Still, the Sonics will be the toughest opponent the Lakers have seen without Bryant. Allen said he enjoys getting teammates involved, pointing to Sunday's win over Utah as an example. He attempted a season-low 10 shots, but the Sonics had 20 assists.

"If I can shoot 10 and make seven, that's ultimately where I'd like to be," said Allen, who made six of 10 attempts against Utah. "Because teammates get more shots in the game."

Ailing Sonics

Sonics forward Vladimir Radmanovic was sent home toward the beginning of practice yesterday because of a cold-like sickness. But he will travel with the team on the three-game trip and is expected to play tonight.

Lewis sat on an exercise ball with ice wrapped around his left knee during practice. He participated in some no-contact drills early, but after the tendinitis flare-up that caused Lewis to miss two games, McMillan said he's going to monitor Lewis' practice time. Lewis still will start tonight.

Movin' out

For a brief moment McMillan was saddened by news that the outdoor basketball court dedicated to him would be demolished under plans to build the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation headquarters on Seattle Center property. Then he was told they are paying $50.4 million.

"Oh, we can relocate that," said McMillan with a laugh. A replica No. 10 jersey is on the chain-link door leading onto the court. "Put that jersey on another fence."

The mayor's office hasn't decided where to relocate the court and adjacent skate park. Construction will begin in 2007.

Jayda Evans: 206-464-2067 or jevans@seattletimes.com