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Published daily in Bend, Oregon, by Western Communications, Inc. Copyright 2007.
By Ken Peters / The Bulletin
October 29, 2008
LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant had 23 points, 11 rebounds and five assists Tuesday night, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 96-76 season-opening victory over the Portland Trail Blazers and spoiling rookie Greg Oden’s debut, which was cut short by another injury.
Bryant....