Andrew Bynum, Matt Barnes key in Lakers’ win over Denver

Among the highlights in Andrew Bynum’s comments following the Lakers’ 103-97 win Friday over the Denver Nuggets:

• How he scored 30 points despite seeing double and triple teams
• What it takes to become a superstar
• What it’s like to play without Kobe Bryant in the lineup

Among the highlights from Matt Barnes:

• What led to his 24-point performance
• How he’s handled frustration regarding last season’s knee injury and a fluctuating role this season
• How the Lakers have taken a leadership-by-committee approach since Derek Fisher was traded

Among the highlights from Pau Gasol:

• How the Lakers have made more of a conscious effort to get the ball inside during Bryant’s absence
• Why he doesn’t think Bryant would want to be a coach after he retires

Among the highlights from Metta World Peace:

• Why he thinks Barnes is playing the “right way.”
• How he’s taking an added leadership role
• World Peace admits his poor play at the beginning of the season should’ve sparked “well-deserved criticism.”