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Lakers skid to start season

From left, Steve Nash, Metta World Peace, Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol make for an impressive starting lineup. But the Lakers are 1-4 with losses to the Mavericks, Trail Blazers, Clippers and Jazz. Flip through this gallery for more shots from the early-season slide.
From left, Steve Nash, Metta World Peace, Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol make for an impressive starting lineup. But the Lakers are 1-4 with losses to the Mavericks, Trail Blazers, Clippers and Jazz. Flip through this gallery for more shots from the early-season slide.
Jayne Kamin-Oncea, US Presswire
Lakers coach Mike Brown was fired Friday, five games in to the season.
Lakers coach Mike Brown was fired Friday, five games in to the season.
Don Ryan, AP
Bryant reacts during the Lakers' loss to the Clippers.
Bryant reacts during the Lakers' loss to the Clippers.
Kirby Lee, US PRESSWIRE
Gasol reacts as Chris Paul is granted a timeout during the Clippers' win.
Gasol reacts as Chris Paul is granted a timeout during the Clippers' win.
Gus Ruelas AP
Gasol, Bryant and Howard talk during a stoppage of play in the Lakers' loss to the Clippers.
Gasol, Bryant and Howard talk during a stoppage of play in the Lakers' loss to the Clippers.
Kirby Lee, US PRESSWIRE
Howard and Bryant talk it out during the loss to the Clippers.
Howard and Bryant talk it out during the loss to the Clippers.
Gus Ruelas, AP
Gasol goes up against Caron Butler during the Lakers' loss to the Clippers.
Gasol goes up against Caron Butler during the Lakers' loss to the Clippers.
Gus Ruelas, AP
Lakers center Dwight Howard claps after a basket in a 108-79 rout Sunday of the Pistons.
Lakers center Dwight Howard claps after a basket in a 108-79 rout Sunday of the Pistons.
Gary A. Vasquez, US Presswire
Bryant, watching free throws vs. the Blazers, hasn't been happy with losing or criticism this season.
Bryant, watching free throws vs. the Blazers, hasn't been happy with losing or criticism this season.
Don Ryan, AP
Howard, center, being fouled against the Mavericks, has impressive numbers but no wins with the Lakers.
Howard, center, being fouled against the Mavericks, has impressive numbers but no wins with the Lakers.
Jayne Kamin-Oncea, US Presswire
Lakers point guard Steve Nash broke a small bone in his leg and is expected back in late November or early December.
Lakers point guard Steve Nash broke a small bone in his leg and is expected back in late November or early December.
Jaime Valdez, USA TODAY Sports
Bryant shows his frustration in his typical way, chewing on his jersey.
Bryant shows his frustration in his typical way, chewing on his jersey.
Russ Isabella, US Presswire
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant isn't yelling at critics anymore, but he is finding teammates with passes.
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant isn't yelling at critics anymore, but he is finding teammates with passes.
Jaime Valdez, US Presswire
World Peace, driving against Dallas' Shawn Marion, has 13 points through two games.
World Peace, driving against Dallas' Shawn Marion, has 13 points through two games.
Jayne Kamin-Oncea, US Presswire
Jazz center Enes Kanter grapples with Dwight Howard.
Jazz center Enes Kanter grapples with Dwight Howard.
Russ Isabella, US Presswire
Howard, driving vs. Dallas, had 19 points and 10 rebounds in the first game and 33 and 14 in the second.
Howard, driving vs. Dallas, had 19 points and 10 rebounds in the first game and 33 and 14 in the second.
Stephen Dunn, Getty Images
Blazers forward Nicolas Batum makes a layup in front of Howard. Batum also dunked on Howard in Portland's home win.
Blazers forward Nicolas Batum makes a layup in front of Howard. Batum also dunked on Howard in Portland's home win.
Jaime Valdez, US Presswire
Howard looks on as he leaves the court during the first half of the Lakers' loss to the Clippers.
Howard looks on as he leaves the court during the first half of the Lakers' loss to the Clippers.
Gus Ruelas, AP
Bryant loses the ball as he goes up against Clippers center Ryan Hollins during the Lakers' loss.
Bryant loses the ball as he goes up against Clippers center Ryan Hollins during the Lakers' loss.
Gus Ruelas, AP
Antawn Jamison, foreground with the Mavs' O.J. Mayo, joined the Lakers as a super-sub, but he's only scored seven points in two games.
Antawn Jamison, foreground with the Mavs' O.J. Mayo, joined the Lakers as a super-sub, but he's only scored seven points in two games.
Jayne Kamin-Oncea, US Presswire
Howard dunks in the win against the Jazz.
Howard dunks in the win against the Jazz.
Gary A. Vasquez, US Presswire
Bryant posts up against the Mavs' O.J. Mayo.
Bryant posts up against the Mavs' O.J. Mayo.
Jayne Kamin-Oncea, US Presswire
Bryant goes up for a difficult shot against the Mavs.
Bryant goes up for a difficult shot against the Mavs.
Jae C. Hong, AP
Bryant dribbles past Jazz forward Derrick Favors.
Bryant dribbles past Jazz forward Derrick Favors.
Russ Isabella, US Presswire
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