Kobe Bryant was very happy with the first performance of Pau Gasol in a Lakers' uniform.

"This offense is perfect because he can showcase his versatility as opposed to being in Memphis, where he just either hugs the post or goes out and sets a pick and rolls," Bryant said. "Here, he's asked to make plays and asked to make decisions with the basketball."

"Teams can't double that easily no more," Bryant said. "When I make a pass and he finishes a couple times, now teams are going to have to reevaluate that. They might have to play me single coverage a little bit more. . . . They just have to rethink their schemes."