Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs (10 images)

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant bites his jersey against the Oklahoma Thunder during the second half of Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series at Staples Center in Los Ageles on April 18, 2010. The Lakers defeated the Thunder 87-79. UPI Photo/Lori Shepler

Los Angeles Lakers' Phil Jackson calls out a play against the Oklahoma Thunder during the second half of Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series at Staples Center in Los Ageles on April 18, 2010. The Lakers defeated the Thunder 87-79. UPI Photo/Lori Shepler

Los Angeles Lakers guard Shannon Brown (L) stops Oklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden from passing the ball during the first half of Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series at Staples Center in Los Ageles on April 18, 2010. The Lakers defeated the Thunder 87-79. UPI Photo/Lori Shepler

Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher (L) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha go for a loose ball during the first half of Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series at Staples Center in Los Ageles on April 18, 2010. The Lakers defeated the Thunder 87-79. UPI Photo/Lori Shepler