Not much is getting past Gasol or the Los Angeles Lakers — and the two-time defending champions’ opponents haven’t stood much of a chance during a sublime start to the season.

Gasol had 20 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists while completing his fourth career triple-double by the third quarter, and the Lakers easily improved to 7-0 for the fifth time in franchise history with a 121-96 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.

Gasol clinched his first triple-double since Feb. 17, 2009, with an assist on Ron Artest’s basket with 3:10 left in the third quarter. He sheepishly acknowledged knowing how many assists he needed to hit the mark, but effusively praised his teammates for making his feat possible in another formidable win for the streaking champs.

“We’ve been through so many battles, and we’re still growing as a team,” Gasol said. “Everybody is growing up together.” The Lakers might keep growing, but it’s tough to believe they could play much better. Even coach Phil Jackson couldn’t find many nits to pick, directing effusive praise at Gasol and Lamar Odom, who had 21 points and 12 rebounds.

“Lamar Odom, right now, he’s an All-Star,” Portland coach Nate McMillan echoed.

With a dominant performance down low and on the perimeter, Gasol nearly reached triple-double territory during the first half, racking up 14 points, 11 rebounds — the same number as Portland’s entire roster — and seven assists.

The Lakers are leaning heavily on the Spaniard while starting center Andrew Bynum is recovering from knee surgery, but a summer away from basketball left Gasol energized for the task.

“I liked his passing,” Jackson said. “I always admire that you can get the ball in the post, and he can create shots for his teammates from there.” Kobe Bryant scored 12 points and Artest played stringent defense on Portland star Brandon Roy for the Lakers, who led by 24 points in the first half and 29 down the stretch while outrebounding the Blazers 49-25.