Laker assistant coach Frank Hamblen coaches the team for an ill Rudy Tomjanovich, who is rumored to be resigning, during the game. (Gina Ferazzi / LAT)
DRIVE TIME: The Lakers Lamar Odom scores two of his 18 points, avoiding the Trail Blazers Zach Randolph in the first half at Staples Center. (Gina Ferazzi / LAT)
Los Angeles Lakers’ Chucky Atkins, center, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers’ Ruben Patterson, left, during the first half. (Matt Sayles / AP)
GRAND SLAM: Laker center Chris Mihm scores against Portland’s Theo Ratliff. (Gina Ferazzi / LAT)
Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant celebrates the Lakers’ 92-79 victory over the Portland Trailblazers in Los Angeles. (Matt Sayles / AP)
