I say put Gasol at center and Odom at the 4. Double off Alston when Howard gets it in the post. Odom can guard Lewis, Ariza can at least slow down Turk and the Magic backcourt shouldn't be a problem. On offense Gasol will eat up Howard and Odom should have his way with Lewis. But that's the backup plan. If Bynum plays at least decently then you match his minutes with Howards as much as possible, and put Gasol at the 4 and Odom at the 3. Yes, I know what you're thinking, the THE MATCHUPS!!! But that works both ways. Lewis on Gasol (Or Bynum)? Turk on Odom? But I'd actually prefer to put Odom on the second unit. Start Bynum/Gasol/Ariza/Bryant/Farmar.
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