Gasol update

Here's what Pau Gasol had to say today after scoring 24 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in the Lakers' victory Thursday over the Chicago Bulls, which also was his season debut: "It feels good, it feels good to be getting back into the groove of things. I'm happy about the game (Thursday) night. I just want to continue to work and continue to get better."

When asked if he was surprised by his effectiveness he said: "A little, a little bit. I wasn't expecting that level of contribution. I was just playing basketball. I was playing with my guys, and that was something I missed a lot. I've just got to get back into the rhythm."

Gasol sat out the season's first 11 games because of a hamstring injury.