Hey bloggers,

First game of the 2009-2010 NBA playoffs was a good one for the Lakers. They had all their starters back and were ready to role. They did struggled a lot late in the season with Kobe and Bynum out and weren't looking like they would be ready to compete coming playoff time, but they did what they had to do here tonight and got the job done. They were very aggressive and had a lot of help from their big mans, even Bynum taught so. "That's just part of being aggressive and letting people know and having a presence out there." Said Bynum who finished of with 13pts and 12reb. It was good to see them adjust to newer things just like Kobe said they would and to be honest After watching this game I feel that LA will take this series 4-0 if they keep on playing like this. With all that said, we have to acknowledge that Oklahoma is a new and young team, and its also their first time qualifying for the playoffs, but they need to know that nothing will come easy for them during this series, especially against the defending champs. "It was a tough one for us tonight," Durant said. "I had some good looks. Some great looks. I wasn't able to make them. That's discouraging." Kobe Bryant finished with 21pts and Paul Gasol ended his night with 19pts and 13reb to secure this victory.