10-10 (7:08, 1st quarter)

The teams are feeling each other out early. The extended delay following player introductions seems to have thrown the players off.

Kevin Garnett looked tentative on a couple of jump shots, so the Big Ticket decided to take it to the basket, blowing past Pau Gasol and throwing down at the 7:08 mark to tie the game at 10.

The Lakers are 5 of 10 from the floor so far. The Celtics are 4 of 10.

Kobe Bryant is 0 for 3 so far for the Lakers.