Lakers 57, Utah 43 (halftime)

Wait, wasn't this supposed to be the game where the Western Conference's elite finally walked through the doors of Staples Center?

So far, it looks like just another rout as the banged-up Utah Jazz have shot just 37.8 percent in the first half and scored just 43 points.

The Lakers are getting another all-around night from Pau Gasol (11 points, seven rebounds, four assists) and Kobe Bryant (17 points on 6-of-8 shooting).