Halftime: Lakers 52, Warriors 51

The Lakers had their hands full with the Golden State Warriors tonight, leading by only one point at halftime. The Lakers played in fits and starts and the Warriors played with a sense of urgency common to teams hoping to make their season by knocking off the high and mighty. Pau Gasol had another fine first half, leading the Lakers with 13 points on 5-for-9 shooting. Kobe Bryant, fresh off jury duty in Orange County, had nine points. Kelenna Azubuike led Golden State with 15 points on 5-for-8 shooting.