I don’t think that back to back games are an issue for this young Laker team. They are 7-4 overall in the second of back to backs this season and 6-2 Since December.

Among those 2nd game victories are 2 wins against Phoenix, a win @ Utah, a win @ Denver and a blow out victory @ New Orleans.

Now do you really think that the number one team in the Western Conference has to “defy the odds” to pull off this game? I think not.

To address the close victory last time we played Seattle. I think you have to note that the Lakers were in a bit of disarray having just lost their big man Bynum the previous day.

We now have Gasol and are rolling, this is a different story and a game we are supposed to win.

Odom is really really cutting consistently for the first time as a Laker and the results are remarkable.

Having lost Wally Z to Cleveland and Kurt Thomas to San Antionio, you’d think that the Sonics would be in chaos. Wrong. They’ve won two out of the last three, and could have won all three. They’ve relied on the energy of their young players, who have nothing to lose.

The Lakers are playing the second game of a back to back. Their string of wins is about as long as it ever gets. Seattle would love to help them end it.

Should the Lakers nonetheless defy the odds, and happen to win, and should Detroit whip out their patented defense against a former Laker, now cleverly disguised in Phoenix as “The Big Cactus,” and flummox him once again–and bring those Suns down with him, the Lakers would be in sole possession of first place in the West.

Let’s see if they can win 40 before 20, and keep Phil happy. This would be 39.

What an incredible turn of events with help of a large Spaniard.

I must say that this season, my favourite team will be the lakers even though i am a big time Spurs fan. That’s how exciting this team has become.

Em from Finland,

In the beginning of this game, Lamar took the initiative, playing like the all star he can be, sending a friendly message to his old pal, Donald Sterling. Lamar had ZERO Oh! No! Dumb three point attempts, but made several long two’s in rhythm at the right time–with great confidence. Lamar played better than his 20/10 indicates. His confidence and joy were contagious.

Pau showed that he could score just about any time he wanted, scored whenever it was needed, and kept feeding his teammates with great passes. I don’t think Kaman could have stopped him. I think that Pau had the most fun when he successfully led a fast break.

Even though Derek Fisher both bricked his 3 pointers and fouled himself to the bench in the first half, his teammates kept feeding him, and he hit a whole series of 3′s in the third quarter.

The Machine was The Machine from the three point line, but I will remember the drive and reverse layup that he must have learned from Kobe.

Kobe couldn’t hit from outside if his life depended on it, and Dunlevy wasn’t about to get him started, so Kobe decoyed, played great defense, assisted, tied for fourth in points on mostly free throws, and watched his teammates score.

Jordan Farmar played extra minutes due to Derek’s foul trouble, and made the best of it on offense and defense. Luke the same due to VladRad’s injury. Ronny made some great blocks on defense.

They won by 18 and weren’ty really challenged, but I watched to the very end. Do the fans get Tacos when the Lakers are visitors at Staples?

If you weren’t having fun watching this game, why do you watch basketball at all?