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Even Ailing Kobe Is Unstoppable

Lakers surge forth in the 4th for 110-105 win off Bryant's 37 points

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 12, 2008 6:31 AM CST
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(Newser) – With 21 points in the first three quarters of last night's game against the Bucks, Kobe Bryant seemed to be feeling the effects of his "viral upper respiratory infection." But then a breakout fourth quarter left Kobe with 37 points on the night and secured a shaky 110-105 Lakers victory, the Los Angeles Times reports.

The suffering star, who nailed five three-pointers, got huge support from Andrew Bynum's 25 points and 17 rebounds. Milwaukee, meanwhile, had big nights from Michael Redd and Maurice Williams (22 and 28 points), but not much else going on. Once Kobe decided the answer to his illness was to "muscle through it a little bit," the Bucks' chances looked slim.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryan sits on the bench during the first half of their NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryan sits on the bench during the first half of their NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) shoots and makes a three point shot as Milwaukee Bucks guard Charlie Bell (42) guards during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) shoots and makes a three point shot as Milwaukee Bucks guard Charlie Bell (42) guards during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 11, 2008,...   (Associated Press)
Milwaukee Bucks forward Yi Jianlian (9), of China, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers forward Ronny Turiaf (21) guards during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 110-105. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Milwaukee Bucks forward Yi Jianlian (9), of China, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers forward Ronny Turiaf (21) guards during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, in Los...   (Associated Press)
Milwaukee Bucks guard Maurice Williams (25) puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom (7) guards during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Milwaukee Bucks guard Maurice Williams (25) puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom (7) guards during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, in Los Angeles....   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) reaches for a rebound as Milwaukee Bucks guard Charlie Bell and guard Maurice Williams, right, defend during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 110-105. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) reaches for a rebound as Milwaukee Bucks guard Charlie Bell and guard Maurice Williams, right, defend during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Friday,...   (Associated Press)
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