Lakers F Gasol misses opener

Oct 27, 10:21 pm EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP)—Forward Pau Gasol(notes) is sitting out the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener to rest his strained right hamstring.

Gasol missed the defending champions’ final six preseason games with the injury. Lamar Odom(notes) took his spot in the starting lineup against the Clippers on Tuesday night, and DJ Mbenga(notes) took his place on the active roster.

The Spaniard still was on hand at Staples Center to receive his championship ring in a pregame ceremony.

Coach Phil Jackson is hopeful Gasol will return Friday night against Dallas.

Gasol averaged 18.9 points, 9.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists last season while starting 81 games.

Updated Oct 27, 10:21 pm EDT
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  1. Steeler for life
    12. Posted by Steeler for life Wed Oct 28 9:50am EDT

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    It was a great night in my Lakerland on east coast.I was so proud and the ceremony was Celtic like with all the greats from the Laker past.Shaq will attend after his retirement because Lakers will still be winning for the next 5-6 years especially if Bynum stays healthy.Gasol should take his time coming back because Bynum was a pleasure to watch.
  2. GO BACK TO IRELAND STUPID BOSTON KELTICS
    11. Posted by GO BACK TO IRELAND STUPID BOSTON KELTICS Wed Oct 28 9:06am EDT

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    This is laker town. Take those stupid useless dodger town billboards down. DODGERS HAVENT DONE SH*T SINCE 88
  3. Michael W
    10. Posted by Michael W Wed Oct 28 2:05am EDT

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    Offensive spacing and ball movement was pretty bad when Ron-Ron was in the lane or the post. Bynum looked pretty quick, and Lamar looked, well, satisfied(?) UPS Air, just score the ball and save the 90 degree mid-air side turn stuff for when no one is underneath you. Don't pull a Blake Griffin on us and get hurt trying to put the extra shizzle on a dunk-a-vizzle. Keep it simple, Mr. hi-fly.
  4. tsai
    9. Posted by tsai Wed Oct 28 1:32am EDT

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    Let's gooooooooo lakers
  5. BobP
    8. Posted by BobP Wed Oct 28 12:42am EDT

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    Pau Bynum.....stay healthy ya motherfokers......i love you..............................................
  6. Angel_Xero
    7. Posted by Angel_Xero Wed Oct 28 12:10am EDT

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    I like pau as a player...it is fun to watch him


    still the LAKERS SUCKS!!!!!
  7. Junius
    6. Posted by Junius Wed Oct 28 12:01am EDT

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    Don't miss any more Pau. Keep healthy.
  8. Jerreme
    5. Posted by Jerreme Tue Oct 27 11:38pm EDT

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    go for back to back title! Fight Lakers Fight....
  9. <i>rollyorante</i>
    4. Posted by rollyorante Tue Oct 27 11:35pm EDT

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    go kick their butt boys
  10. Mohamed
    3. Posted by Mohamed Tue Oct 27 11:05pm EDT

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    Let go Lakers let win this game 1-0 baby and tell me this season as well.
  11. roger l
    2. Posted by roger l Tue Oct 27 10:42pm EDT

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    dam#2 go lakers
  12. Jay-skee
    1. Posted by Jay-skee Tue Oct 27 10:37pm EDT

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    I hope they have room for a few more rings...GO LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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