SB Nation Los Angeles - Bynum-Less Lakers Ride Strong Fourth Quarter To Comeback Win Over Depleted Blazershttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48949/la-fave.png2011-03-20T22:31:34-07:00http://losangeles.sbnation.com/rss/stream/18262612011-03-20T22:31:34-07:002011-03-20T22:31:34-07:00Lakers Comeback To Beat Blazers, 84-80
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<p>Without their starting center, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Los Angeles Lakers</a> were able to stage a come-from-behind, 84-80 victory over a depleted <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blazersedge.com/">Portland Trail Blazers</a> squad at Staples Center. <span>Andrew Bynum</span> began serving his league-imposed two-game suspension tonight on a flagrant foul committed in Friday's game against Minnesota. It was the third straight win for the Lakers over Portland.</p>
<p>In the absence of Bynum, the Lakers relied heavily on <span>Lamar Odom</span> and <span>Pau Gasol</span>. The duo combined for 30 points, 24 rebounds, and nine assists in 86 minutes. <span>Kobe Bryant</span>, battling a bevy of injuries, including a sprained left ankle, led the Lakers with 22 points, on 9-of-20 shooting.</p>
<p>The Lakers trailed 66-62 after three quarters, but outscored Portland by eight in the final period. Since the All-Star break, the Lakers are 12-1, and have held opponents to an average of 87.9 points per contest. They have allowed 100 points just once since the break, and have held opponents to under 90 points in eight of 13 games.</p>
<p><span>Nicolas Batum</span> led the Blazers in scoring with 25 points. The Lakers are 3-0 this season against the Blazers, and have one more game scheduled with them, April 8 in Portland. The Lakers will play one more game without Bynum, on Tuesday against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/">Suns</a> at Staples Center.</p>
<p><i>For more news and information on Andrew Bynum, the Lakers, or tonight's game, be sure to read the SB Nation blog <a target="_blank" href="http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Silver Screen and Roll</a>.</i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-lakers/2011/3/20/2063000/lakers-vs-blazers-blazers-andrew-bynum-pau-gasol-lamar-odomEric Stephen2011-03-20T13:11:56-07:002011-03-20T13:11:56-07:00Lakers' Andrew Bynum Suspended For Two Games, Will Miss Tonight Vs. Portland, Tuesday Vs. Phoenix
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Los Angeles Lakers</a> will try for their 12th win in their last 13 games, tonight against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blazersedge.com/">Portland Trail Blazers</a> at Staples Center, but they will have do so without their starting center. <span>Andrew Bynum</span> has been suspended for two games by the NBA for his flagrant foul on Friday night against <span>Michael Beasley</span> of the Minneosta <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.canishoopus.com/">Timberwolves</a>. The flagrant two happened late in the fourth quarter:</p>
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<p>In addition to tonight's game, Bynum will also sit out Tuesday's contest with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/">Phoenix Suns</a>, also at Staples Center. Bynum has been the key to the Lakers' stellar play since the All-Star break. The center has been extremely active in the pivot, especially on defense. Bynum is averaging 11.8 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game since the All-Star break, and the Lakers are 11-1. He has had 12 rebounds or more in each of his last seven contests.</p>
<p><i>For more news and information on Andrew Bynum, the Lakers, or tonight's game, be sure to read the SB Nation blog <a target="_blank" href="http://www.silverscreenandroll.com">Silver Screen and Roll</a>.</i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/2011/3/20/2331902/lakers-andrew-bynum-suspended-for-two-games-will-miss-tonight-vsEric Stephen