Lindsay Lohan cheers for Knicks at the Lakers game [pictures]

Lindsay Lohan was photographed courtside Sunday night -- a nice change from all those photos of her in court -- as she attended the Lakers' game against the New York Knicks, sitting with jewelry designer Pascal Mouawad.

Sure, she's been spotted out and about in L.A. since leaving rehab on Jan. 3, but enjoying a courtside ticket from Mouawad is a bit different than making a run to the gym or a doing a friendly dinner out with your ex.

Sunday, she had thousands of eyes on her, instead of just a pack of paparazzi. She's reportedly been discussing plans for a new jewelry line with Mouawad.

Lohan, a Knicks fan who wore a hat declaring her team preference, got a tweet from ex Samantha Ronson during the game in which the DJ noted, "i think the knicks are jet lagged. they're getting sleepy right now -- someone wake em up!!!"

Meanwhile, the actress posted pics of a little something sent over by Kobe Bryant: hats of a different color.

"Kobe sent me #lakers hats coz I'm wearing Knicks," Lohan said.

"I'm from NY!!! Gotta stay loyal!"

That might take some doing -- the Lakers beat the Knicks, 109-87.

For more pretty pictures of post-rehab Lilo enjoying the game, click the photo of her at left.

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-- Christie D'Zurilla

Photos: Lindsay Lohan at Staples Center for the L.A. Lakers-New York Knicks game Jan. 9, 2011. Credits: Mike Nelson / EPA, right; Stephen Dunn / Getty Images, left