The score was ugly for the Lakers, but of more interest was the unveiling of the Andrew Bynum-Pau Gasol combination in the front court. Bynum and Gasol had their moments individually, but as a unit, they still have a long ways to go.
It's difficult to evaluate the duo in just a handful of minutes together, but they certainly weren't intimidating at either end of the floor. Both were frequently out of position defensively and Bynum said he was unsure where to go when Gasol beat him down court and established low-post position, forcing him to pop to the elbow or the wing.
"It's going to take time for Andrew and I to gel," Gasol said. "We weren't in there for long together, but we have to bring a little more intensity, a little more intimidation and dominate more on the rebounds. We lose speed, but we should gain in strength and size."

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