Well after a rough computer transition I am finally back. I'll start with last nights game against the Pacers. It was a defensive battle... not so much, the score was 68-66 at halftime. The Lakers ended up winning 121-119 on Kobe's game winner with 3 seconds left. Kobe had one of his best overall stat lines of the year with 36 points, 13 assists, and 7 rebounds. The Lakers got a rough stretch coming up on their schedule, hopefully Lamar Odom will be back for these games, he is listed as day to day with a bone bruise in his knee. Luke Walton and Jordan Farmar have also been out. Right now in my opinion Cleveland looks like the best team in the NBA. They beat Boston by 15 last night at home. I am not saying they look the best just because they beat Boston, but they have been the most consist

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I have an idea for tonight's game between the Lakers and the Cavs, instead of spending all night comparing Kobe and LeBron, let's just sit back and enjoy watching the two best players in the NBA play. All we are going to hear is comparisons tonight and it is going to get tiring. Being a basketball fan you just want to watch the game without all of that. Do I have an opinion on the Kobe vs. LeBron debate? Yes of course I do, I think everyone does, but I will keep it to myself. Along with D. Wade these are the most dynamic scorers we have in the game today. Team USA brought them together as friends when in the past there was not much communication between the two stars. This should be an exciting game tonight, so everyone just sit back, relax, and as T.O. says "Get ya popcorn ready!&quo

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42 points, then 23 points, a typical back to back for Kobe Bryant, only this time it wasn't Kobe leading the Lakers in scoring. It was young center Andrew Bynum. Obviously you do not want to get over excited about two games, but hopefully this is a sign of something from young Bynum. Today will tell more when he goes up against Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs. Even though Bynum's big games came against low ranked teams, if he can build some confidence from these games and carry it on, it will make the Lakers that much better.

Flying under the radar the past two games has been Lamar Odom, he has also put together some solid gamesm posting 19 and 16 points respectively. He admitted in one of the local Los Angeles papers that he is starting to fully understand his role as the sixth man. If the Lakers can keep these two guys going on a consistent basis, watch out!

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Unexpectedly Jordan Farmar made his return from injury to help spark the Lakers to a 99-85 victory over the San Antonio Spurs today. In a matchup of the top two teams in the Western Conference Farmar dropped in 14 points in his return. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 22, Trevor Ariza had 17, Pau Gasol 16, and Andrew Bynum 15 in a balanced effort. Bynum provided another strong all around game with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocks. The Lakers held the Spurs to just 37.5% shooting from the field.

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Five straight double-doubles from the Lakers big man, and no I'm not talking about Pau Gasol. Lakers center Andrew Bynum looks to be over coming any mental blocks left over from last year's injury. Over his last five games Bynum is averaging 26 points and nearly 14 rebounds, including a career high 42 point game against this Clippers. If Bynum keeps this up it will be a great help for the Lakers in their mission of winning the NBA championship. This type of play takes even more pressure off of Lamar Odom and gives the Lakers another presence inside. Let's hope he can keep this play up, it will be a joy to watch.

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Andrew Bynum has left tonight's game against the Grizzlies with a right knee injury after Kobe Bryant fell on his knee. X-Rays are negative but an MRI is scheduled for tomorrow in New York. This would cause a serious blow to the Lakers championship hopes if Bynum is out a while. He was just starting to hit his stride this season. In my opinion no Bynum means no championship. Let's hope he is ok!

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