First, Portland is a superb team led by two All-Stars that is always tough at home. Second, the shooting woes the Lakers had were too be expected when we looked at the roster, and while it's going to be a lingering problem all season they will have better nights than 7-of-30 from three and 0-of-7 from the corners. "Um, not as fast as you guys think it's going to happen," James said when asked how long it will take for the Lakers' chemistry to develop.