Some people have been rumbling about the Lakers doing better without Kobe than with him. Well, tonight ought to start settling things down. Kobe recorded 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, but Lamar had the overall better game with 20 points, 16 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Bynum watch: 11 points, 7 rebounds in Kwame Brown’s return. I wonder if the pressure to keep his starting job will help.
A lot of turnovers tonight. Kobe had 5 all by himself. Once he returns to form things should get better.
I wonder how long Smush will start? Maurice Evans had 9 points on 4-5 shooting to go with his two assists off the bench, while Smush bricked his way to 10 points on 4-13 shooting, along with 6 assists in the start. Smush must go!