Treading softly early on in the first quarter, finally our Lakers decided to step up the pace. Jumping into the water with both feet we found our tempo and even realized the bench was watching carefully to add to the game. Jordan Farmar, Sasha and Lamar Odom were instrumental in helping us win points. Derek Fisher guarded Steve Nash with a set purpose and it worked great. Ending the first quarter on home court at Staples center in L.A., it was a sure thing we had the game pretty much in our pocket with the Phoenix Suns left in the wake. Kobe Bryant made 40 points and Lamar made 19 points with 19 rebounds. Amare Stoudemire of the Suns, tried to make shots but Pau Gasol of our Lakers was always right there to block. He himself made 21 points. We absolutely ran away with the game. We won 128-107. We will get the opportunity to play again in these playoffs with the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday evening. Fun game to watch! We'll see how this next game fares for us too. Babs Wells