Half: Magic 46, Lakers 41

Fans have been waiting for big things from Andrew Bynum and he's starting to deliver on those expectations. Tonight's first half against the Orlando Magic at Staples Center was another case in point. Bynum scored six points, grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked four shots to help keep the Lakers in contention. Dwight Howard, Bynum's Orlando counterpart at center, had 13 points, eight rebounds and two blocks. The Lakers were within striking distance despite only four points on 2-for-10 shooting from Kobe Bryant.