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A year ago, Pau Gasol had never played in the NBA finals, so he was excited just to be there.

Pau Gasol did not progress enough to practice Tuesday, possibly pushing his return date to Sunday.

It's amazing how much better the Lakers are with Pau Gasol as starting center, compared to Kwame "No Hands" Brown.

"Pau had a fine game, " he said, referring to Pau Gasol's 25-point, 12-rebound effort. He mentioned no other names.

ATLANTA -- The bottom line on the Lakers' 86-76 loss today to the Atlanta Hawks was that they didn't get the ball to Pau Gasol often enough.

His city was named Pau, and his wife's name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-Zahab.

He had a sibling rivalry and he met the challenge. He battled Pau, beat him up a little bit, but the Lakers won the game.

Pau Gasol (hamstring) and Luke Walton (back) went through a limited workout, but they were said to be doubtful to play against the Warriors.

Although they mishandled the Pau Gasol trade last winter, the bright side was that the team was going into the summer with cap room.

"Free throws we could have done better, " Pau Gasol said. "Every other aspect of this game I don't think is disappointing. "

What was Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace thinking when he agreed to the deal that sent Pau Gasol to the Lakers?

Pau Gasol stood before the media Friday night, his hair still damp after a shower, his shoulders slumped, and sighed. "I'm tired, " he said.

Pau Gasol's reputation among the loudest NBA fans changes like the weather.

He still plays better when he's with Pau Gasol, as evidenced by a nice interior pass he threw to Gasol for a layup Sunday.

Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum weren't effective together in the front court Thursday at Save Mart Center.

So maybe when Pau Gasol hints (again) that there needs to be some balance in their offense, someone (Phil Jackson? ) will listen.

Pau's open, they respect the idea that this is a guy who should get the ball in the post.

With the Rockets' defense keying on Bryant, Pau Gasol, Odom and perhaps even Bynum, Ariza may find himself open in this series as well.

Often, Pau Gasol is the big man on the court with the Lakers reserves. But this time, Bynum had the honors.

In Pau, the authorities launched an investigation to determine why a thirty-year-old man would pose as a teen-age orphan.

Will Kobe and Pau have enough energy for a lengthy playoff run after their Finals run and sojourns to China for the Olympics?

His descendent, Tion Medon, was the Port Administrator of Pau City during the Clone Wars.

That's not totally right: Pau's a passionate player who, like any other NBA star, doesn't like to get punked.

"Pau Gasol's performance this summer in Beijing proved how worthy he is of this award, " said FIBA Europe President George Vassilakopoulos.

I seem to recall that Pau Gasol ate Howard's lunch in June.

Even without Bynum, Pau Gasol is versatile enough to slide to the center position while Odom takes care of power forward duties.

When Boston double- and-triple teams Bryant, the All-Star guard will find Pau Gasol and the rest of the Lakers for easy buckets.

Pau Gasol was drafted out of Spain by the Atlanta Hawks in 2001 and traded to the Grizzlies three weeks later.

Last night against the Celtics, Bryantfound Pau Gasol for a hockey assist in the exact manner described by Soriano.

Even the two 7-footers, Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum, were not especially imposing in their nine minutes on the court together.

It might go something like this: Hola, Pau. Hello, Kobe.

"I guess they were a little bit tired, " Pau Gasol said.

In November we'll all act surprised that Pau is still clearly the league's second-best center.

The Lake Show gets back on the court Tuesday vs. Atlanta, where Pau Gasol will finally make his home debut!

Kobe, Fish, Pau, and Ron have all gathered themselves and are now in pursuit of a three-peat.

Life without the injured Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol has often been harrowing . And there's no telling when that will change.

The Pau'ans, the taller of the two Utapaun species, are long-lived for humanoids, with lives that span centuries.

This past season, his teammates did their best to keep pace with him, then Pau Gasol was gifted to him.

Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol led the way with 23 points each, and the Lakers answered each late Spurs score with one of their own.

Yes, Dwight Howard is a better defender than Pau Gasol. But which center would you rather have playing for you?

That's when general manager Mitch Kupchak waved his magic wand to come up with Pau Gasol from Memphis to man the low post.

LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Lakers bolstered their banged-up front line Friday, acquiring 7-footer Pau Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies.

Pau Gasol's driving layup and another pair of free throws by Bryant kept the Lakers ahead 87-82. Gasol finished with 14 points.

While the Utai were realized as computer-generated characters, the taller Pau'ans were a mix of practical and digital creature effects.

When Bynum went down for the count, Kobe's (and the Lakers') spirits were quickly revived with the arrival of Pau Gasol.

He is probably going to be matched against center Pau Gasol, who has yet to play Camby as a Laker.

Those are words the Lakers and fans want to hear from Pau Gasol.

He hit a three-pointer, then thought about another one but rifled a pass under the basket to Pau Gasol for a dunk.

There was Gasol playing an NBA game for the first time against his brother, Marc Gasol, who was involved in the trade for Pau.

Young fans pause as they wait for the riders during the thirteenth stage between Pau and Lourdes on July 15 , 2011.

Very little defense, team play non-existent, disappeared Navarro, with Pau and Rudy suffering in the bench.

I think I focused so much on (Pau) Gasol and (Andrew) Bynum to where he sneaked in there and got 19 boards.

Pau Gasol, in particular "opens the floor" for him and lets him get to the rim - where he is likely to be fouled.

No longer the "Lesser Gasol, " Marc dominated big bro Pau last season.

French authorities placed Francisco at the St. Vincent de Paul shelter in the nearby city of Pau.

These days, Kobe Bryant offers an alley-oop Pau Gasol's way and the two can exchange roles the very next play.

Another day and it might be another game for Pau Gasol.

Led by Pau Gasol and Rudy Fernandez, the defending champions fought their way back to within 2 points of Team USA.

What happened: (PAU, NAY, LORON) Three towns in southern France: Pau, Nay and Oloron.

But Kobe has two seven-footers at his disposal in Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum.

Pau Gasol was brought in to be Kobe's right-hand man, and he handled the position very well.

Luke Walton added 15 points off the bench for Los Angeles, and Pau Gasol and Derek Fisher each scored 14.

Pau Gasol had 13 points and 10 rebounds, but the Lakers failed to gain control of the contest.

He'd flirt with girls by hiding their things on high ledges so that occasionally you might hear, " Pau , where's my pencil case? "

But the Lakers still provide an answer in Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum, a battle-tested duo.

Having its origin in the Middle Ages, Jogo do Pau uses wooden staves as a combat weapon.

A police captain in Pau noted, "When he talked in Spanish, he became a Spaniard. When he talked in English, he was an Englishman. "

The pack of riders is briefly joined by several sheep during the 17th stage of the Tour de France from Pau to Tourmalet Pass, July 22, 2010.

Pau Gasol noted that the Rockets thrived early in Game 2 with Yao in foul trouble and Carl Landry doing a lot of dirty work inside.

Pau thinks about his full recovery, but the team needs him, they will agree soon.

Who knew the Lakers would acquire Pau Gasol basically for gas money?

Bousada now hopes to find a younger husband to help raise her two sons, Pau and Christian, the newspaper said.

Bryant's newest teammate, Pau Gasol, has never won in 10 career games at Arco Arena -- all with Memphis.

Kupchak kept Kobe Bryant and acquired Pau Gasol and what did it cost him?

Pau Gasol had 15 points and 10 rebounds, but wasn't a bankable offensive force for much of the game. Sasha Vujacic added 12 points.

Parker: They are two great teams. There are great matchups with Kobe Bryant, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett , and Pau Gasol.

Is there room in the frontcourt for both Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum ?

Rudy Fernandez scored 22 to lead Spain while Pau Gasol, Bryant's NBA teammate with the Los Angeles Lakers, added 21 points.

Other than Amare Stoudemire and Yao Ming, no big man shoots like Pau from the field and the charity stripe.

With Bynum in the middle and 7-0 Pau Gasol at forward, the Lakers figure to improve significantly in rebounding and shot blocking.

Pau Gasol has also averaged 20 points for his career against the Kings, posting 21. 5 points per game in 33 meetings (all starts).

The Lakers dropped theirs Feb. 1 when they acquired Pau Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies.

Pau Gasol added 30 for the Lakers, who have lost two in a row for just the third time this season.

Rebounds in 31 minutes from Pau Gasol to lead all players. The Spaniard added 13 points and three assists.

Kobe Bryant needed Pau Gasol and Trevor Ariza and Lamar Odom to win it all. He can't win by himself, so he's not elite.

Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum had 10 rebounds apiece for Los Angeles.

I understand that the Lakers will have Andrew Bynum back and Pau will be playing the power forward position.

Pau Gasol practiced for the first time since spraining his left ankle March 14.

Nanyang Siang Pau was established in 1923 by renowned educator cum business tycoon, Mr. Kah Kee Tan.

West hit an 8-iron 138 yards on the 16th hole for what Lakers forward Pau Gasol believed was West's fourth hole in one.

You have to think those people have a lot of confidence in Pau Gasol.

Andrew Bynum was injured and the Lakers hadn't traded for Pau Gasol. Bryant led the way with 29 points but committed 9 turnovers.

They wish that both Bryant and Pau Gasol, who is playing for the Spanish National Team, would have chosen to rest this summer.

MT: I know you're a big reader, Pau . What's your favorite book?

Marc and Pau talk by phone almost every day during the season, but those close to them insist they're not as alike as one might think.

Last year, the Lakers were the trade deadline winners because Mitch Kupchak fleeced Memphis for Pau Gasol.

Pau Gasol overcame his "soft" image to play a brilliant game to finish with 23 points, 14 boards, and 3 blocks.

To be a Laker, which I want to be for life, and to play with Kobe & Pau and the rest of the gang.

Yao was forced to guard Pau Gasol, who is quicker and more of a perimeter player.

Duncan is 400-years old and he's still better than Yao. Yao isn't even Carmelo Anthony. Yao barely beats out Pau Gasol.

Many Chinese agree like Lai Pau Mok who is enjoying the military parade.

Have you talked to Juan Carlos Navarro? [Pau nods ] What do you tell him and other friends about your experience?

Pau Gasol, for example, had 26 points against New Jersey, and the Lakers' reserves out scored the Nets' backups, 56-19.

I like having Pau Gasol on my team. Really, what's not to like?

Pau needs to play with much more aggressiveness as last year in the finals he was limited to 14. 7 PPG even on 53 percent shooting!

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