[WALL2WALL]

I saw several things I like and dislike. Offense I personally liked, moved the ball very well early, but they got to be able to do so through 4 quarters of play. Big man Howard and Gasol looked great in the offense, in my book anyway. Artest stuck out like a sore thumb, gotta shipe him out like OKC did with harden, I think a team can still get something valuable for him through trade.

I know Howard shot horrible from free throw but it is a good sign for Laker fans. He and a coach of his have altered the way he shoots his free throws. Any basketball player knows that if you switch the way you shoot it takes time to get better at it, REPETITION! He probably won't become a good free throw shooter but he may become better than what he has been throughout his career.

I have heard people say they got to play fast and push, that is true but last season the offense sucked. Mostly one on one play, ball never moving. Last night everybody across the board had good assists plays and that is good moving forward.

Bench provided good minutes early but they got to be able to produce in 4 quarters.

Only first game, Rome wasn't built in a day, Lakers got to build it in one season. Long season, GO LAKERS!!!!!