Now that's the way to kick off the regular season. 96-76, Lakers over Portland. I thought the Trailblazers would be more formidable than they were tonight. In fact, I think they're a sleeper to finish in the top 4 in the West. Losing Greg Oden certainly didn't help them tonight, but this game was over when Joe Pryzbila (or however you spell it) gave Kobe a forearm in the chest a few minutes into the 3rd when Portland was getting back into it. Kobe got riled. Game, set, match. Bring on the Clippers tomorrow night. I'll be disappointed if we aren't 2-0 to start the year.I liked that no one had to play a whole lot of minutes. Nobody dominated the statistical category (though Kobe had solid numbers). Everybody contributed. It's going to be hard to stop us this year. If they keep up their defensive intensity, it's going to be a great season.
UPDATE - The Lakers certainly didn't disappoint against the Clippers, winning 117-79. Now that's a smackdown!
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I'm happy for you but I like the pictures of the kids better than Kobe.
I'm sure we'll have more Halloween pictures to post over the weekend.
Jon, Congrats toyour 2-0 Lakers. However, only one team will have the title of Western Conference Champs at the end of this season, and those bragging rights will belong to Deron, Boozer, & Co. Beating Denver without Deron was very promising!
I predict they'll go the way of the Angels...1st round elimination
Mike,
Jazz will be top 3 in the West along with Lakers and Hornets (in no particular order). It's going to be fun.
Brittney,
HA HA HA HA HA HA! Barring injury, this team will make the conference finals at least.
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