Pope of Basketball.

Summary

The Lakers dominated the first quarter, scoring 52 points to the Knicks' 9. Kobe Bryant led the charge, using his pick-and-roll skills to score multiple times and drawing fouls from the Knicks' defense. Yao Ming also had a strong quarter, scoring 19 points, including three 3-pointers. The Lakers' bench players, including Rasheed and Little Mo, also contributed to the team's scoring. The Knicks, on the other hand, struggled to find their rhythm, with Marbury and Bynum struggling to contain the Lakers' offense. The Lakers broke the NBA record for points in the first quarter, leaving the Knicks in a deep hole.

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