Pau Gasol had a week to remember, averaging 25 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and two blocks in the last three games. We all knew Gasol was an amazing player with great footwork down low, but in these first three games, he has looked like the star of the team and the best PF in the league.
Lamar Odom also stepped up this week, making Lakers fans completely forget about the absence of Andrew Bynum. Odom has really stepped to the plate and answered the call, averaging 16 points, 13 rebounds and three assists in the last three games. Look for Odom to really step up the rest of November and into December as Bynum makes his recovery.
The bench showed how much depth this Laker team really has, with the bench as a whole averaging 32 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists during those last three games. The three standouts on this bench are undoubtedly PG Steve Blake, SG Shannon Brown and SF Matt Barnes. The three together have accounted for most of this benches production, averaging 24 points per game. This bench is going to be a huge asset going up against teams like the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic where bench production will be ideal.
Here are some things that we learned after three games:
1. Steve Blake and Matt Barnes Are the Real Deal
These two guys are very young and yet very good. They bring a lot of athleticism and youth to this Lakers club. They seemed to jell very well with the Lakers and they fit right into the system. The chemistry between them and the starters on the court made you think they wer...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
