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With Gasol out, Lakers' bench struggling

By John Hollinger
ESPN.com

Thursday, November 5, 2009

HOUSTON -- "Welcome to my world, Phil." That's what 14 other Western Conference coaches are thinking after watching how the Lakers have had to scratch and claw their way to an uneven 4-1 start in the absence of Pau Gasol, who has been out with a hamstring injury. While mentioning L.A.'s one-sided trade for Gasol two years ago remains the most expedient way to enrage a member of any other Western Conference coaching staff, L.A.'s ability to keep its head above water is reminiscent of a less ...

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