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In Pictures: 'GQ Magazine Man of the Year' Party'

Nov 20, 2009, 10:00 GMT

In Pictures: GQ Magazine Man of the Year Party
We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'GQ Magazine Man of the Year' Party'. ... more

Kobe Bryant and Lakers on Jimmy Kimmel Friday, June 19

Jun 18, 2009, 3:33 GMT

Kobe Bryant and Lakers on Jimmy Kimmel Friday, June 19
The Lakers victory celebration continues as the NBA Finals’ Most Valuable Player Kobe Bryant brings Derek Fisher and the Los Angeles Lakers to “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” - Friday June 19 at 12:05 AM ET/PT on ABC. ... more

Kobe Bryant a Diane Keaton fan, and on “CSI: Miami”?

Apr 23, 2009, 0:53 GMT

Kobe Bryant a Diane Keaton fan, and on  “CSI: Miami”?
Kobe Bryant is talking to the press about Obama and smallscreen dream roles. ... more

Kobe Bryant did not miss Argentina's victory over Brazil

Aug 19, 2008, 17:31 GMT

Beijing - US basketball superstar Kobe Bryant - a self- proclaimed fan of Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Ronaldinho - watched from the stands of the Workers' Stadium in Beijing Tuesday, as Argentina beat Brazil 3-0 in the semifinals of the Olympic football tournament. ... more

Kobe Bryant meets family friend Oscar Schmidt in Beijing

Aug 13, 2008, 13:39 GMT

Beijing - US basketball superstar Kobe Bryant continued to meet friends at the Beijing Olympics Wednesday. ... more

Dazzled by Messi, basketball star Bryant roots for Argentina (Feature)

Aug 12, 2008, 18:59 GMT

Beijing - US basketball superstar Kobe Bryant is so impressed with Argentine football talent Lionel Messi, that he intends to cheer for Argentina when it plays Serbia on Wednesday. ... more

Kobe Bryant gets all the attention off the court (Roundup)

Aug 11, 2008, 18:43 GMT

Beijing - US basketball superstar Kobe Bryant remained the focus of a lot of attention at the Beijing Olympics Monday, even if he did not play with the Dream Team. ... more

Kobe Bryant gets all the attention at beach volleyball competition

Aug 11, 2008, 11:36 GMT

Beijing - US basketball superstar Kobe Bryant made the most of a little free time in his packed Olympic agenda to watch a beach volleyball game that saw defending champions Ricardo Santos and Emanuel Rego of Brazil make it to the next round. ... more

Mascherano wants picture with Kobe Bryant

Aug 9, 2008, 11:05 GMT

Beijing/Buenos Aires - Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano is out to defend the country's gold from Athens 2004 at the Beijing Olympics, but that is not his only goal. ... more

Nothing less than gold will do, says Bryant

Aug 8, 2008, 4:45 GMT

Beijing - Kobe Bryant made clear Friday that the United States basketball team would only be satisfied with winning the Olympic gold medal in Beijing and that he was well prepared to adapt to the international game. ... more

Lakers have taken the summer off

Aug 7, 2007, 15:10 GMT

This is the wrong offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers to be watching from the sidelines. They need to make a move not only to excite their fans, but also to rejuvenate disgruntled superstar Kobe Bryant.

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Los Angeles Lakers 2007 Draft Preview

Jun 20, 2007, 16:35 GMT

A new supporting cast for superstar Kobe Bryant, who would reportedly like to be traded, could be on its way, and draft night may be the start of a busy offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers, who finished 42-40 in the 2006-07 regular season. They were eliminated in five games, 4-1, by the Phoenix Suns in the opening round of the playoffs.

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Bryant continues to push for trade

Jun 17, 2007, 22:20 GMT

Kobe Bryant went to the worldwide web on Sunday to reiterate that he wants out of Los Angeles.

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Report: Bryant meets with Buss, still wants to be traded

Jun 16, 2007, 23:15 GMT

Kobe Bryant reportedly met with Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss in Barcelona, Spain on Friday and reiterated his demand to be traded.

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Can the Lakers get Kobe help?

May 31, 2007, 15:40 GMT

Wow, how things change! One minute superstar Kobe Bryant wants the Los Angeles Lakers to trade him, and the next he doesn't want to go anywhere.

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Can the Lakers get Kobe help?

May 31, 2007, 15:40 GMT

Wow, how things change! One minute superstar Kobe Bryant wants the Los Angeles Lakers to trade him, and the next he doesn't want to go anywhere.

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What would the Lakers be without Kobe?

May 30, 2007, 20:05 GMT

If it's really true, and superstar Kobe Bryant is sincere about saying that he would like to be traded, wow, what a mess the Los Angeles Lakers would be.

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Double Talk: Kobe backs off on trade demand

May 30, 2007, 18:20 GMT

Kobe Bryant has made conflicting statements about whether he wants to be traded from the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Lakers, Suns meet at Staples Center for Game 4

Apr 29, 2007, 14:30 GMT

Superstar Kobe Bryant and the seventh-seeded Los Angeles Lakers try to even their first-round playoff series with the No. 2 Phoenix Suns, as the clubs square off this afternoon at the Staples Center.

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Bryant scores 45 as Lakers win Game 3

Apr 27, 2007, 5:40 GMT

Kobe Bryant scored 45 points on 15-of-26 shooting, as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied for a 95-89 victory over Phoenix in Game 3 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series.

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Lakers down Kings, head into playoffs as seven seed

Apr 19, 2007, 5:00 GMT

Kobe Bryant poured in 34 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers into the playoffs with a 117-106 win over the Sacramento Kings, as the Pacific Division rivals wrapped up their regular season at ARCO Arena.

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Kobe hits for 50 as Lakers clinch playoff spot

Apr 16, 2007, 4:50 GMT

Kobe Bryant poured in 50 points, his tenth 50-plus point game of the season, to lead the Los Angeles Lakers into the playoffs with a 109-98 win over the Seattle SuperSonics.

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Kobe hits for 50 as Lakers clinch playoff spot

Apr 16, 2007, 4:50 GMT

Kobe Bryant poured in 50 points, his tenth 50-plus point game of the season, to lead the Los Angeles Lakers into the playoffs with a 109-98 win over the Seattle SuperSonics.

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Maggette, Clippers spoil Bryant's 50-point effort

Apr 13, 2007, 6:00 GMT

Corey Maggette scored a career-high 39 points and Elton Brand added 32 as the Los Angeles Clippers rallied from 17 down to beat the cross-town rival Lakers, 118-110, despite Kobe Bryant's 50 points at the Staples Center.

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Anthony, Nuggets hold off Lakers

Apr 10, 2007, 4:15 GMT

Carmelo Anthony came through in the clutch with three free throws, and Kobe Bryant didn't by missing an off-balance three to tie in the final seconds, as Denver outlasted the Los Angeles Lakers, 115-111, in a pivotal game for Western Conference playoff position.

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Bryant leads Lakers past Sonics; Ridnour carried off floor

Apr 7, 2007, 5:50 GMT

Kobe Bryant poured in a game-high 46 points, as the LA Lakers slipped past the Seattle SuperSonics, 112-109, at KeyArena.

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Kobe, LeBron earn NBA honors for March

Apr 2, 2007, 21:45 GMT

Cleveland Cavaliers guard LeBron James and Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant were named Eastern Conference and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for March.

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Rockets edge Lakers in OT

Mar 31, 2007, 6:00 GMT

Kobe Bryant poured in 53 points, almost single-handedly erasing a 12-point fourth quarter deficit, but made two crucial mistakes in the last minute of overtime to hand the Houston Rockets a 107-104 win.

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Bryant fails to hit 50, Lakers still down Warriors

Mar 26, 2007, 4:40 GMT

Kobe Bryant's streak of scoring at least 50 points ended, but the Lakers continued their winning ways by defeating the Warriors, 115-113, at Staples Center.

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Kobe brings hot hand home vs. Warriors

Mar 25, 2007, 15:15 GMT

Kobe Bryant will try to light up the scoreboard again when he leads the Los Angeles Lakers this evening in the opener of a five-game homestand versus the Golden State Warriors at the Staples Center.

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Kobe scores 50 as Lakers hold off Hornets

Mar 24, 2007, 4:15 GMT

Kobe Bryant scored 50 points, his fourth straight with at least as many points, as the Los Angeles Lakers held off New Orleans/Oklahoma City, 111-105, at the New Orleans Arena.

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Red-hot Bryant leads Lakers into New Orleans

Mar 23, 2007, 15:55 GMT

New Orleans/Oklahoma City will be the latest team to try and stop Kobe Bryant when the Hornets welcome the Los Angeles Lakers tonight to the New Orleans Arena.

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Kobe hits for 60 as Lakers edge Memphis

Mar 23, 2007, 4:25 GMT

Kobe Bryant poured in 60 points, becoming just the fourth player in NBA history to register three straight games of at least 50 points, as the Los Angeles Lakers downed the Memphis Grizzlies, 121-119, at FedExForum.

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Kobe nets 50 as Lakers top T'Wolves

Mar 19, 2007, 4:50 GMT

Kobe Bryant followed up his 65-point performance by pouring in 50 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 109-102, at the Staples Center.

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Timberwolves aim to contain Bryant, Lakers

Mar 18, 2007, 16:40 GMT

The Los Angeles Lakers will try to build off a big performance by star guard Kobe Bryant last time out as the club welcomes the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Staples Center.

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Kobe scores 65 in Lakers' OT win over Portland

Mar 17, 2007, 6:40 GMT

Kobe Bryant scored a season-high 65 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers over the Portland Trail Blazers, 116- 111, at the Staples Center.

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Bryant receives one-game suspension

Mar 7, 2007, 21:00 GMT

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star guard Kobe Bryant was suspended one game on Wednesday by the NBA for striking Minnesota Timberwolves guard Marko Jaric in the face during Tuesday's double-overtime loss.

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Bryant's free throw shooting helps Lakers down Utah

Feb 27, 2007, 5:15 GMT

Kobe Bryant scored 21 of his 35 points at the free throw line, lifting the Los Angeles Lakers over the Utah Jazz, 102-94, at EnergySolutions Arena.

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Lakers continue domination of Warriors

Feb 26, 2007, 2:05 GMT

Maurice Evans poured in a career-high 26 points and Kobe Bryant also had 26 to power the Lakers to a 102-85 rout of the Golden State Warriors.

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Kobe, Lakers get back to work against Portland

Feb 21, 2007, 16:35 GMT

All-Star Game MVP Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers return to the court tonight, as they welcome the Portland Trail Blazers to the Staples Center.

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Bryant leads West to easy All-Star game win

Feb 19, 2007, 4:35 GMT

Bryant leads West to easy All-Star game win
Kobe Bryant scored 31 points, dished out six assists and had six steals to lead the West to an easy 153-132 win over the East in the 56th annual All-Star Game at the Thomas & Mack Center.

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Kobe carries Lakers past Hawks

Feb 6, 2007, 3:40 GMT

Kobe Bryant scored 11 of his 27 points in the final quarter, as the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Atlanta Hawks, 90-83, at Philips Arena.

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Kobe scores 39 as Lakers down Wizards

Feb 4, 2007, 2:55 GMT

Kobe Bryant dropped in 39 points, pulled down six rebounds and dished out six assists as Los Angeles downed Washington, 118-102, at the Verizon Center.

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Kobe returns, sends Celtics to 13th straight loss

Feb 1, 2007, 4:00 GMT

Kobe Bryant came back refreshed and on a mission after his controversial one-game suspension, and ripped the Celtics for 43 points to lead the LA Lakers to a 111-98 win over Boston.

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Lakers lose Kobe to suspension, game to Knicks

Jan 31, 2007, 4:20 GMT

Eddy Curry poured in a game-high 27 points and pulled down nine rebounds as New York downed the Kobe Bryant-less Lakers, 99-94, at Madison Square Garden.

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Lakers begin road trip in Big Apple

Jan 30, 2007, 16:05 GMT

The Los Angeles Lakers begin a season-long eight-game road trip without superstar Kobe Bryant, when they visit the New York Knicks tonight at Madison Square Garden.

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Bryant powers Lakers past Spurs

Jan 18, 2007, 5:30 GMT

Kobe Bryant scored a game-high 34 points, dished out eight assists and pulled down six rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers over the San Antonio Spurs, 100-96, at the At&T Center.

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Bryant and Lakers hold off Heat

Jan 16, 2007, 6:40 GMT

Kobe Bryant survived an off night, gutting out 25 points on 11-of-24 shooting and adding eight assists, and the LA Lakers held off the Miami Heat, 124-118, in overtime.

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Bryant, Lakers top Magic

Jan 13, 2007, 6:40 GMT

Kobe Bryant netted 28 points, had eight rebounds and dished out seven assists, to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Orlando Magic, 109-106, at the Staples Center.

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Lakers crush Nuggets despite just eight points from Kobe

Jan 6, 2007, 6:30 GMT

Smush Parker scored 23 points and the LA Lakers torched the Denver Nuggets, 123-104, despite only eight points from Kobe Bryant.

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Kobe, Lakers blow big lead, edge Kings in OT

Jan 5, 2007, 7:50 GMT

Kobe Bryant scored nine of his game-high 42 points in overtime, as the Los Angeles Lakers beat Sacramento, 132-128, at ARCO Arena.

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Kobe, Lakers outgun Sixers

Jan 1, 2007, 6:00 GMT

Kobe Bryant scored 35 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out six assists as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 104-94, at the Staples Center, overcoming an injury to starting center Kwame Brown.

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Kobe, Lakers welcome Philly to town

Dec 31, 2006, 16:05 GMT

The struggling Philadelphia 76ers resume their seven-game road trip this evening when they visit Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center.

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Lakers finish road swing in Charlotte

Dec 29, 2006, 16:05 GMT

Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers wrap up a six-game road trip tonight when they take on the Charlotte Bobcats.

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Krstic injured as Nets fall to Lakers

Dec 23, 2006, 4:05 GMT

Kobe Bryant was suffering from a chest cold, but still had 21 points and a season-high 11 assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 99-95 victory over the New Jersey Nets at Continental Airlines Arena.

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Dominating fourth quarter lifts Lakers over Wolves

Dec 21, 2006, 4:20 GMT

Kobe Bryant scored 24 points and the Lakers got huge contributions from Maurice Evans and Vladimir Radmanovic in a giant fourth-quarter run, as the Lakers rallied to stun Minnesota, 111-94, at the Target Center.

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Bulls rally in second half to beat Lakers

Dec 20, 2006, 4:50 GMT

Luol Deng scored 23 points, four more than superstar Kobe Bryant, and the Chicago Bulls used a big second half to down the Los Angeles Lakers, 94-89, at the United Center.

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Bryant and Lakers down Spurs

Dec 11, 2006, 5:35 GMT

Kobe Bryant poured in a game-high 34 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead the LA Lakers past the San Antonio Spurs, 106-99, at the Staples Center.

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Bryant sits with ankle sprain

Dec 9, 2006, 6:50 GMT

LA Lakers star guard Kobe Bryant sat out Friday night's 106-95 win over the Atlanta Hawks with a sprained right ankle.

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Bryant scores 29 to lead Lakers past Clippers

Dec 3, 2006, 6:30 GMT

Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, as the Lakers added another chapter to their rivalry with the Clippers after a 97-88 win at the Staples Center.

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Kobe sings the blues with 52 points against Utah

Dec 1, 2006, 6:55 GMT

Kobe Bryant totaled 52 points, including 30 in the third quarter to tie a franchise mark, as the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Utah Jazz, 132-102, at the Staples Center.

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Bryant leads Lakers past Clippers

Nov 22, 2006, 6:50 GMT

Kobe Bryant scored a season-high 40 points to guide the Lakers over the Clippers, 105-101, in an intra-city showdown at the Staples Center.

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Kobe passes Magic as Lakers best Raptors

Nov 18, 2006, 6:35 GMT

Kobe Bryant had 31 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists while moving up on the Lakers all-time scoring list, as Los Angeles bested the Toronto Raptors, 107-100, at the Staples Center.

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Kobe passes Magic as Lakers best Raptors

Nov 18, 2006, 6:35 GMT

Kobe Bryant had 31 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists while moving up on the Lakers all-time scoring list, as Los Angeles bested the Toronto Raptors, 107-100, at the Staples Center.

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Bryant and Lakers down Grizzlies

Nov 13, 2006, 5:35 GMT

Kobe Bryant scored 21 points, grabbed six rebounds and dished out six assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers over the Memphis Grizzlies, 91-81, at Staples Center.

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Fresh faces starting to pop up on NBA map

Nov 10, 2006, 0:22 GMT

Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Allen Iverson, LeBron James, Steve Nash and Dwyane Wade are just a few of the superstars that NBA fans think of when they name the All-Star players in the league.

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Bynum leads Lakers over T-Wolves

Nov 8, 2006, 6:35 GMT

Kobe Bryant may have found another big man for a championship run, as Andrew Bynum continued his early-season impressive play with a career-high 20 points and 14 rebounds without committing a foul in Los Angeles' 95-88 victory over Minnesota.

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Kobe successful in season debut as Lakers remain unbeaten

Nov 4, 2006, 7:00 GMT

Kobe Bryant, wearing his new number 24, made his season debut with 23 points and six assists, helping the Lakers remain unbeaten with a 118-112 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics at the Staples Center.

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Lakers' Bryant has minor knee surgery

Jul 15, 2006, 16:55 GMT

USA Basketball announced that Lakers guard Kobe Bryant had minor knee surgery on Saturday.

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Lakers, Radmanovic reportedly agree to five-year contract

Jul 2, 2006, 23:43 GMT

The Los Angeles Lakers may have found a sweet-shooting big man to capitalize off double teams on Kobe Bryant, as the club reportedly agreed to a five-year contract with free agent forward Vladimir Radmanovic late Saturday.

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Suns refuse to set, beat Lakers to force Game 7

May 5, 2006, 16:56 GMT

Los Angeles - Not even Kobe Bryant's playoff career-high 50 points could eclipse the Phoenix Suns. ... more

Kobe and Lakers set Suns, knot series at 1-1

Apr 27, 2006, 8:18 GMT

Los Angeles - This time Kobe Bryant made the big shots at the end of the game. ... more