Lakers Win Their First Back-To-Back Games!

One word to describe this Laker Team: badass!

Last October 28 was the their first game against a young and up and coming Portland Trail Blazers. There was so much hype before this game because it is the "debut" game of a young 1st round draft pick Greg Oden, who was matched-up against the Lakers' Andrew Bynum.

The match-up was a disappointment. Anyway, the Lakers were great defensively. They employed a different version of zone where players switch when necessary. Result: Total domination, as they beat the Blazers, 96-76. Kobe once again, piloted his team to a convincing win.

The night after, they faced the Clippers on the "road", which is also at the Staples. At first, the Clips were able to stay with the Lakers, but the Lakers proved to be to deep. Seven players scored in double-digit! Result: 38-point win for the Lakers.

In both occasions, Lakers opponents were held under 80 points. And Bynum was quoted that he wants to break the record for the longest streak of holding opponents under 8 (Record is 6, by the Detroit 2004)

Am I impressed with this Lakers? Of course I am. But I am also having reservations until they face tough teams like the Spurs, Celtics, and the Hornets.