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Gasol returns for Lakers

Thu 3rd, April 2008

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol, who sat out the last nine games with a sprained left ankle, returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday for a 104-91 home win versus Portland.

Gasol had 10 points, six rebounds and seven assists for the Lakers, who have won two straight and sit a game ahead of Phoenix atop the Pacific Division. LA is also 1 1/2 games behind New Orleans for first place in the Western Conference.

So far this season, Gasol is averaging 18.4 points and 7.8 rebounds this season. He hadn't played since March 14 at New Orleans. He was injured in that game, stepping on the foot of teammate Vladimir Radmanovic while both were looking for an offensive rebound.

The 7-foot Gasol, who was traded to the Lakers earlier this season, figures to be an instrumental part of the Lakers down the stretch as they try not only to secure a playoff spot, but possibly the top seed in the Western Conference.

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