Pau is a HUGE key to the Lakers success, he was out with a hamstring. If anything, that is why they struggled against the Mavs. So no, just cause they lost tonight does not mean they'll avoid a repeat performance against us Sunday. Pau is expected to be out for Sundays game as well, which leaves the Lakers with the same problem. Hawks match up against them MUCH better with the absence of Gasol and I think we have more than a fighting chance in that game.