Kobe tried to set Kwame up a couple of times but Kwame was standing still....not giving an angle for a bounce pass or a lob. Kwame needs to help free himself.

farmar running the squad!

Bench mob is doing a great job on defense to start the 2nd quarter!

I love DFish, but Farmar completely changes the dynamic out there. And with Ariza and Ronny, we can run with ANYBODY. GO LAKERS!!!

Second Unit: Bynum who?

seems like Ariza got in to the Seattle play book. Dude is just everywhere.

The bench is giving a nice boost as they push the lead to nine. Jordan is playing strong.

i like what trevor does on the boards, even when he doesnt get the rebound he's usually in the mix of ittrying to tip it or tap it out. we need guys in there hungry to get rebounds. thats what is so great about bynum he gobbles the boards up. we need more rebound minded players.

2nd unit playing with some good energy and hustle so far tonight, we need it. Starters seem a little sluggish, be we should be fine. Go Lakers!!!

Our new double-double machine -- Kwame-- 2 points 2 fouls. Nice!

I'd like to see the Critter get time too. We could use his energy and athleticism and length.

Im loving Lamar tonight. Seems like hes looking to step it up. Watching him lead a fast break..no wonder GMs love his "gifts". to bad he doesnt like rip down the rim...but hes still a great passer. It will be interesting to see how Lamar handles this re-assignment as being the second guy. I dont care what people or Phil may have said, but Bynum was clearly the second option, the second banana on the team and Lamar led that transition just fine. But remember, Lamar was playing at an All-Star like level last season before he got hurt. If he can raise his level to that again, the Lakers will be more than fine because the role players all got better. That was sort of the hope this year. I dont think people thought Bynum would be that important this year.

I know Odom will be inconsistent, even during a single game..he might even choke later tonight...but if the Lakers go .500 and theyll be good for awhile.

By the way I saw Ronny down here at LMU the other day. The Gonzaga faithful really love the guy (alluding to the Ireland tidbit). Bunch of Turiaf jerseys in the crowd.

BK or AK....

You guys have stood next to Java. He's listed at 6'5". Is he really that tall? He looks much shorter on TV.

It seems like Braveheart should start at Center until Bynumite and The Mihmster get back.

GO LAKERS!

Lakers are really pushing the ball with their second unit. Ronny is playing with a lot of energy. Lakers with only one TO thus far. Very good!

Time to play nelly ball ... laker fans allow me to introduce you to your new center .... Ronny Turiaf ...

Frakin defense!

Farmar with a beautiful runner!!

Great spin move by J-Crit

Would someone please knock Wally down???

Random thought: God, I hope Rad Vlad is back and healthy soon. We need another big, and soon.

GO LAKERS!

Java with a beautiful spin move. But they can't seem to get Szczerbiak under control. Overall, great minutes from the bench.

Thanks AK....It's just that I know some players have been known to exaggerate their height! HaHa!

Kobe with back to back shots to regain the lead.

Was Chris Mihm's injury LAST year from landing on Lamar Odom's foot? And was Kwame Brown's injury THIS year from landing on Lamar's foot?

I think so.

Lamar needs to take his foot to a Catholic priest and have it exorcized. Next thing we know, Braveheart will be cripple by the Nefarious Foot of Lamar!

GO LAKERS!

Kwame with the dunk!!!! Dunk, Kwame, dunk!!!