Lakers center Andrew Bynum stretches out on the bench between teammates Sasha Vujacic, left, and DJ Mbenga with his injured right knee Monday night during the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. (Kathy Willens / Associated Press)
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant and forward Trevor Ariza celebrate a basket during the first half Monday against the New York Knicks. (Nick Laham / Getty Images)
Lakers center Pau Gasol tries to back down Knicks forward Tim Thomas during the first half Monday. (Nick Laham / Getty Images)
Knicks point guard Chris Duhon tries to drive against Lakers guard Kobe Bryant during the first half Monday. (Nick Laham / Getty Images)
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Lakers guard Kobe Bryant pulls down a rebound as forward Luke Walton keeps Knicks forward Jared Jeffries screened on the play during the first half Monday night. (Nick Laham / Getty Images)
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has the inside position on a layup against Knicks forward Wilson Chandler during the first half Monday night. (Kathy Willens / Associated Press)
Lakers point guard Derek Fisher attempts to strip the ball from Knicks forward Wilson Chandler, who is being guarded by Lakers forward Luke Walton. (Kathy Willens / Associated Press)
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant gets off a shot over Knicks forward Wilson Chandler during the second quarter Monday night. (Kathy Willens / Associated Press)
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Lakers guard Kobe Bryant heads back on defense after putting down a dunk against the Knicks on Monday night. (Nick Laham / Getty Images)
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant looks for a teammate after Knicks forward David Lee closes in on defense during the second half Monday night. (Nick Laham / Getty Images)