In the first 24 minutes of the game in the Staples Center the Lakers have looked every bit like a team that could win an NBA title in June.
The Lakers hold a 15-point advantage over the Trail Blazers at intermission and were in front by as many as 22.
Kobe Bryant hasn't forced shots and his teammates have shown that as far as "supporting casts" go, they're better than most.
As for the Greg Oden vs. Andrew Bynum matchup, it's fizzled, not sizzled.
Oden looks out of shape and too heavy and got a couple of quick fouls. But Bynum couldn't score when matched head up on the rookie.
I'll be back after the game.
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