Kobe Bryant missed the first two games due to offseason knee surgery. Wearing his new No. 24 jersey, Kobe Bryant connected with eight of 15 shots, chalked up six assists and committed six turnovers as the Los Angeles Lakers started the season with three straight wins for the first time since the 2003-2004 season.
Ray Allen scored 30 points for the SuperSonics, who lost their second straight to start the season. Rashard Lewis notched 28 rebounds and eight rebounds and Earl Watson added 13 points and seven assists.