Lakers’ Kobe Bryant pulls down a rebound in front of the New York Knicks’ Jackie Butler. (Alex Gallardo / LAT)
Knick guard Stephon Marbury drives the lane against the Lakers’ Smush Parker. (Lisa Blumenfeld / Getty Images)
CLOSE ONE: The Knicks Eddy Curry takes a rebound from Laker rookie Andrew Bynum. (Alexander Gallardo / LAT)
Knick guard Stephon Marbury has his shot blocked by the Lakers’ Chris Mihm. (Alexander Gallardo / LAT)
Knick center Eddy Curry has the ball knocked away by the Lakers’ Kwame Brown. (Alexander Gallardo / LAT)
Kobe Bryant pulls up to take a shot in front of the New York Knicks’ Antonio Davis. (Alexander Gallardo / LAT)
