Lakers Win Game 1 Easy Behind Kobe’s 31 Pts and Andrew Bynums Triple Double

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LOS ANGELES – A day before Andrew Bynum produced one of the most eye-popping

defensive performances in NBA playoff history, he spoke up to his Lakers teammates

about the importance of getting off to a good start in their championship quest.  With

an NBA record-tying 10 blocked shots, the 7-foot All-Star center put the Lakers on the

good foot — and the Denver Nuggets on their heels.  Kobe Bryant scored 31 points, By-

num posted the Lakers’ first playoff triple-double in 21 years, and Los Angeles thoroughly

controlled the tempo in a playoff-opening 103-88 victory Sunday.

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