Lakers End Losing Streak

Kobe provided the offense with 31 points in 3 quarters and Lamar Odom provided the defense with 13 rebounds and 8 blocks. The Lakers beat the Grizzlies 99-89 to snap their two game skid. L.A. led from the 1st quarter on and the Grizzlies never really had a chance to win this one. It was not for a lack of effort. The Lakers played good team defense and got just enough scoring from Kobe to cruise to an easy win. Odom has struggled offensively the last few games but has contributed by controlling the boards. O.J. Mayo and Marc Gasol(Pau's brother) scored 17 apiece to lead Memphis. Rudy Gay added 14 as all 5 Memphis Grizzlies scored in double figures. The stats are somewhat deceiving because the starters for L.A. sat out the 4th quarter.

The Lakers get 2 days off before their game Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Lakers beat the Grizzlies 116-98

The Lakers crushed the Grizzlies 116-98 for their 6th win in 7 games. L.A. is off to a 2-0 start on their current road trip. Kobe Bryant scored 25 and Pau Gasol added 24 points. Rudy Gay and OJ Mayo scored 23 and 21 points respectively. The win was overshadowed by an injury to Andrew Bynum. Bynum went down in the first quarter with a knee injury. Hopefully this injury is nowhere near as bad as the one that kept him out for most of last season. The Lakers desperately need the scoring and interior presence that Bynum provides. The Lakers can get through the regular season without him but they need Bynum if the want to win a championship. His athleticism is needed against the Spurs, Rockets, Suns and Celtics.

The Lakers play their next game tomorrow night at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks.