SI's Shots from NBA Finals Game 1

SI's Shots from NBA Finals Game 1 /

Kobe scored 40 points and the Lakers pulled away for a 100-75 victory against the Magic in the series opener.

Gasol chipped in 16 points for the Lakers, who blew it open by outscoring the Magic 29-15 in the third quarter.

Gasol also had eight rebounds and helped hold the Magic to 29.9 percent shooting from the field.

Bryant outscored Orlando 18-15 in the third quarter.

Howard managed only one field (in six attempts) against the Lakers' tall front line.

Odom recorded 11 points and a team-high 14 rebounds off the bench.

Bynum was effective early and finished with nine points and nine rebounds.

Fisher, who has struggled with his shot throughout the playoffs, made 4-of-6 from the field.

Howard scored 10 of his 12 points from the free-throw line. He also had a game-high 15 rebounds.

Bryant hit several high-degree-of-difficulty shots against Mickael Pietrus and the Magic.

Walton (nine points, 4-of-5 shooting) joined with Lamar Odom to give the Lakers solid production off the bench.

''I know this: We are a lot better than we showed,'' Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said after the rout.

Published Jun 10, 2009