» Lakers Win Season Opener
All season ahead of us, but an auspicious beginning. Encouraging:
The Lakers’ reserves also staked an early claim to best in the West.
Trevor Ariza had 11 points and showed off his new shooting range, drilling two three-pointers. Lamar Odom showed what he could bring as a sixth man, parlaying a warm ovation when he entered the game into a nine-point, seven-rebound night in 29 minutes.