NBA: Los Angeles Lakers 121, Portland 96

Los Angeles -- Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom teamed up for 41 points for the Los Angeles Lakers, who cruised to a 121-96 victory over Portland Sunday.

Odom pumped in 21 points on 10-of-15 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds and Gasol notched a triple-double with 20 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists.

Shannon Brown chipped in 15 points off the bench and Matt Barnes contributed 13 points and six rebounds for the Lakers, who took a 7-6 lead on a Derek Fisher jumper in the first quarter and never trailed again.

Los Angeles shot 54.9 percent from the field as it improved to 7-0 on the season, joining the New Orleans Hornets as the NBA's last two undefeated teams.

The Trailblazers were led by Andre Miller with 20 points.

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