for what it's worth - marc stein says

http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=300206022

ORTLAND, Ore. -- Lamar Odom thinks the reason the Los Angeles Lakers finally snapped a nine-game losing streak in Portland was because they didn't have Kobe Bryant.

But he meant no disrespect.

"I think it made us a little more focused as a group, to come in here and do whatever we had to do to stay in the game,"
 
well... we have finally gotten a chance to see the Lakers play without Kobe. They have played well the last two games

http://espn.go.com/nba/dailydime/_/page/dime-100208/daily-dime

Gasol led the Lakers in every major category, with 21 points, 19 rebounds, eight assists and five turnovers. He seemed to relish having the ball placed in his hands almost every possession, as well as providing the last line of defense and playing all but two minutes of the game.

"Tonight was fun," Gasol said. "We're playing hard. When you play hard and give your best and things work out, you're happy."

The freedom on offense and fun that comes without Bryant could end Wednesday if Bryant comes back from the injury against the Jazz in Utah
 
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