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February 2008
- Lakers Top Bobcats, Extend Their Road Roll
  
  Associated Press | Feb 11, 08 10:57 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Kobe Bryant, playing with an extra spring in his step since the Lakers acquired Pau Gasol, scored 31 points as LA improved to 6-2 on a season-long road trip with a 106-97 win at Charlotte. However, for the second straight night, LA couldn't hold a big lead against a far weaker Eastern Conference opponent, instead squeaking out the victory, reports AP. More »
- Kobe, Lakers Defeat Wade, Hapless Heat
  
  Associated Press | Feb 10, 08 7:46 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Shawn Marion was in the lineup for Miami today, but in the end, the result was the same. This time it was 104-94 against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, the Heat's 22nd loss in 23 games, reports AP. Kobe Bryant scored 33 points and Lamar Odom was strong on the glass with 18 rebounds. Mark Blount scored 22 for Miami. More »
- Laker Duo Has the Magic in Orlando
  
  Orlando Sentinel | Feb 8, 08 10:01 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Kobe Bryant hit two free throws inside a minute left and host Orlando went cold down the stretch, missing five straight shots in a 117-113 Lakers victory. The sellout crowd, which included Tiger Woods, saw Bryant's new sidekick, Pau Gasol, net 30 as LA overcame a 44-point first-period explosion from the Magic. Dwight Howard scored 19 in the loss. Elsewhere: More »
- Spurs Power Past Slumping Wizards 85-77
  
  Associated Press | Feb 7, 08 12:48 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - A rejuvenated Robert Horry led San Antonio on a 17-4 third quarter run that gave the Spurs the lead and carried them to an 85-77 win over Washington. The Wizards have now lost five straight, reports the Associated Press. The skid has coincided with All-Star Caron Butler’s hip injury that has sidelined him four times in the past six games. Elsewhere in the Association: More »
- Ka-Pau! Gasol KO's Nets in Lakers Debut
  
  Los Angeles Times | Feb 5, 08 11:15 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Pau Gasol did not disappoint in his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers. The seven-foot Spaniard scored 24 points on 10-of-15 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds as Los Angeles beat the New Jersey Nets 105-90, reports the Associated Press. Kobe Bryant scored a season-low six points but had eight assists and seemed to work well with his newly-arrived teammate. More »
- Kobe, Lakers Soar Past Washington
  
  Washington Post | Feb 3, 08 10:56 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Technically, the Lakers were playing a road game at Washington, but it was hard to tell at times, as Kobe Bryant heard lots cheers while pouring in 19 points during the first quarter of his team's 103-91 victory. In all, the superstar finished with 30 while Lamar Odom and Vladimir Radmonovich also made significant contributions against the listless Wizards. More »
- Kobe Lights it Up Against Toronto - Again
  
  Associated Press | Feb 1, 08 10:54 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Kobe Bryant capped off an exciting day for LA with 46 points, including several show-stopping dunks, in a 121-101 win at Toronto, writes the AP. Earlier in the day the team bolstered its lineup by trading for former All-Star Pau Gasol. The Lakers, leading by only six entering the fourth quarter, then broke it open by making their first eight shots of the stanza. More »
- Snubbed Prince Sinks Lakers
  
  Associated Press | Feb 1, 08 1:06 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Passed over for the All-Star Game yet again, lanky swingman Tayshaun Prince responded by deposing the Lakers with a late three-pointer, sealing it 90-89. Prince led the Pistons with 22 points and left Los Angeles with 4.5 seconds in regulation; although Kobe Bryant scored 39, the last shot was taken—and airballed—by Lamar Odom. More »
January 2008
- Sonics Snap Streak 88-85 Against Spurs
  
  Seattle Times | Jan 30, 08 4:04 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - "You could see this coming," said Earl Watson, but no one really expected the 14-straight-loss Sonics to topple the defending NBA champions. The Spurs got 29 points from Manu Ginobili and 27 from Tim Duncan, but Seattle eked out an 88-85 win nevertheless. Rookie Kevin Durant (26 points) didn't hide his delight, reports the Seattle Times. More »
- Spurs Come Back to Shock Lakers 103-91
  
  San Antonio Express-News | Jan 24, 08 3:20 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - With the Lakers leading by nine points at halftime, Gregg Popovich told his Spurs: "You have to participate in your recovery." They did just that, putting together an unstoppable third quarter that included a 14-0 run and three straight 3-pointers as the clock ticked down, reports the San Antonio Express-News. In other hoops news: More »
- Double Trouble for Nuggets: Anthony Hurt in Big Loss
  
  Rocky Mountain News | Jan 22, 08 3:40 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Kobe Bryant's foot is as dangerous as his jumper, apparently—when Denver's Carmelo Anthony came down on it in the second period of last night's 116-99 loss to the Lakers, he got up with a sprained ankle. Kobe's contribution to the Lakers was a pass-first offense, with 17 points and 11 assists, reports the Rocky Mountain News. More »
- Kobe Sinks Sonics' Hopes in OT
  
  Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Jan 15, 08 5:12 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Kurt Thomas' two missed free throws in overtime left the door open for the Lakers, and Kobe Bryant came charging through it to score the final six points of the game and put away the Sonics, 123-121. Bryant had a season-high 48 points; LA's next-highest scorer was Ronny Tuiaf with 14, reports the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. More »
- Even Ailing Kobe Is Unstoppable
  
  Los Angeles Times | Jan 12, 08 6:31 AM CST
  
  (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. More »
- Mavs Top Pistons, Win 5th Straight
  
  Associated Press | Jan 10, 08 12:20 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Detroit Pistons dropped consecutive games for only the second time this season as they lost 102-86 to the Dallas Mavericks. Coming off a tough home loss to the Celtics, Detroit hoped to bounce back against Dallas but were barely competitive. They led for only 14 seconds the entire game. Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavericks with 23 points, reports the AP. Elsewhere in the NBA: More »
December 2007
- Lakers Short of the Mark
  
  Los Angeles Times | Dec 31, 07 3:19 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Throwback short shorts and jerseys did not provide enough mojo last night for LA to overcome the Celtics, whose Big Three dominated proceedings in a 110-91 beating, the Los Angeles Times reports. Boston's Paul Pierce had a game high 33 points, leading the Celtics to a season sweep of their western rivals, and snapping a five game Laker winning streak. More »
- Kobe Youngest to Score 20,000
  
  Associated Press | Dec 23, 07 7:15 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - With a 39-point strike at Madison Square Garden today, Kobe Bryant became the youngest player to score 20,000 points, beating Wilt Chamberlain by 12 days, the AP reports. Though the Knicks made a game of it late, their disgusted home crowd chanted “Fire Isiah” and roared for Kobe as he led the Lakers to a 95-90 victory. More »
- Kobe, Lakers Beat Short-Handed Spurs
  
  ESPN | Dec 14, 07 1:23 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Missing both Tim Duncan and Tony Parker due to ankle injuries, the Spurs still managed to put up a fight against the Lakers, before succumbing, 102-97. Kobe led Los Angeles with 30 points, saving the Lakers from a sluggish start against the Spurs' balanced attack, led by Bruce Bowen's 22 points, just two shy of his career best. More »
November 2007
- Kobe's 32 Carries Lakers to Drubbing of Pacers
  
  Associated Press | Nov 21, 07 12:28 AM CST