Coach Phil Jackson cancels practice a day after Saturday's big win in Portland, giving his All-Star guard and starting center a chance to rest injuries before Monday's game against San Antonio.

One year ago, the Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA title for the 15th time in their historic franchise history. This occurred in June despite the fact the Lakers actually finished the regular season with one fewer victory than the Cleveland Cavaliers.

One year ago, the Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA title for the 15th time in their historic franchise history. This occurred in June despite the fact the Lakers actually finished the regular season with one fewer victory than the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Los Angeles Lakers played without Kobe Bryant for the first time in 235 games as the Queens, NY connection of Ron Artest and Lamar Odom led six Laker players in double figures in a refreshingly spirited 99-82 win over the Trailblazers, who were playing again without their All-Star guard Brandon Roy, missing his tenth straight game with a sore right hamstring.

More photos » Sam Forencich - NBAE/Getty Images It was just that easy. Browse more photos » The last time the Los Angeles Lakers came to town it was all laughs and smiles for the Portland Trail Blazers; Tonight it was mumbles and slumped shoulders

PORTLAND, Ore.(AP) Lamar Odom replaced an injured Kobe Bryant and matched his career high with 22 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers broke their nine-game losing streak at the Rose Garden with a 99-82 victory Saturday night over the Portland Trail Blazers .

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