Kobe Bryant appears to be locked in during the 15th Christmas Day game of his career. Bryant has 13 points on 6-10 shooting, and the Lakers have taken a 25-23 lead over the New York Knicks at the end of the first quarter.
Knicks vs. Lakers score update: Kobe Bryant starring as Lakers lead, 25-23
Kobe Bryant is off to a fast start, and the Lakers lead by two after one quarter.
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Bryant looked very spry early. He got an early dunk, then cut backdoor for this beautiful reverse layup that probably didn't need to be this difficult. He also tipped in a missed shot by Pau Gasol and got a three-point play at the very end of the quarter. Here's the reverse layup:
Six different players scored for the Knicks, led by six points from Kurt Thomas. Carmelo Anthony is off to a slow start, having scored just five points on 2-7 shooting. He hit his first two shots with Darius Morris guarding him, then missed his next five.
Pau Gasol also got off to a nice start, scoring five points, grabbing four rebounds and dishing out three assists.
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