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Lakers Flex Muscles in Beating Jazz

Posted Mar 21, 08 1:59 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – The Los Angeles Lakers made sure in a big way that the Utah Jazz didn't break its franchise record for consecutive home wins last night. Kobe Bryant had 27 points and and Lamar Odom had 22 points and 12 rounds as the Lakers ended the Jazz' 19-game home win streak with a 106-95 win, reports the Associated Press.

The Lakers hit nine of their first 10 shots and were ahead by 24 early in the second period. Utah hadn't lost at home since a 104-98 loss to Boston Dec. 29. Carlos Boozer (23 points, 15 rebounds) and Deron Williams (26 points, 12 assists) both had big nights in the loss for Utah.

Source Associated Press

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Los Angeles Lakers forward Ronny Turiaf, right, defends against Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer, left, last night. The Lakers beat the Jazz 106-95.   (AP Photo/Steve C. Wilson)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant celebrates after dunking the ball during the second half against the Utah Jazz last night. The Lakers beat the Jazz 106-95.   (AP Photo/Steve C. Wilson)
Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams, left, goes to the basket past Los Angeles Lakers defenders Kobe Bryant, center, and Jordan Farmer, right, last night.   (AP Photo/Steve C. Wilson)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom, right, shoots a reverse layup while Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko of Russia, left, defends last night.   (AP Photo/Steve C. Wilson)
Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko of Russia, right, loses control of the ball as he drives by Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton, left, last night.   (AP Photo/Steve C. Wilson)
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