Bodog Beat

The L.A. Lakers fell behind in the first quarter Monday night versus the Houston Rockets and never got into a rhythm. (AP Images)

They had been off for six days after dispatching Utah in the first round.

Game 2 is tonight at Staples Center with the 10-point favored Lakers looking to avoid going down 0-2 before heading to Houston.

Andrew Bynum returned to the starting lineup after coming off the bench in the last two games against Utah. But he picked up two quick fouls, and finished with 10 points and just three rebounds in 15 minutes.
The Rockets shot 48 percent from the floor, with second-year guard Aaron Brooks scoring 19 points.

Kobe Bryant had an off-night shooting going 14-of-31 for 32 points, so the Rockets expect Bryant to do more damage in Game 2.

The Rockets are 2-5 ATS in the last seven meetings in Los Angeles. Get all your NBA playoff odds in the Bodog Sportsbook.