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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 2: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after making a shot against the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center on April 2, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers Tie Utah For 8th Spot After Rout Over Mavericks

Kobe Bryant had 23 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in his 19th career triple-double, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks 101-81 Tuesday night in a key game for the two teams struggling to get into the Western Conference playoff picture.

2013/04/02

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Lakers Hang Shaq’s No. 34 Jersey At Staples

Although Shaquille O’Neal rarely finds himself speechless, he says he’s thrilled beyond words to see his jersey in the Los Angeles Lakers’ rafters.

2013/04/02

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 30:  Kobe Bryant #24 and Paul Gasol #16 talk with Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a break in action against the Sacramento Kings on March 30, 2013 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers Hang On To Beat Kings 103-98

Scoreboard | Stats | Standings SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Kobe Bryant scored 19 points and tied a season high with 14 assists despite a nagging left foot injury, and the Los Angeles Lakers kept pace for […]

2013/03/30

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Bentley Owned By Lakers’ Jordan Hill Crashes Into Marina Del Rey Complex

The driver of a black Bentley owned by LA Lakers’ forward Jordan Hill has been arrested after crashing into a Marina del Rey building, authorities said.

2013/03/30

Lakers legend A.C. Green says three of his championship rings were stolen. (credit: CBS)

Lakers Legend Reports 3 Championship Rings Stolen From His Home

Police are investigating a report of a theft of three NBA championship rings from a home formerly owned by Lakers legend A.C. Green.

2013/03/28

MILWAUKEE, WI - MARCH 28: Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks against the Milwaukee Bucks on March 28, 2013 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Bucks Rally To Beat Lakers, 113-103

Larry Sanders scored 13 of his career-high 21 points in the third quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 113-103 on Thursday night.

2013/03/28

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 27: Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers waits for the rebound against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game on March 27, 2013 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers Escape Loss Against Minnesota, Stay Full Game Ahead Of Utah

Kobe Bryant looks just fine at playing small forward. Bryant had 31 points and seven assists in his first game there filling in for the injured Metta World Peace to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 120-117 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday night, their 22nd straight win over the Timberwolves.

2013/03/27

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Metta World Peace To Have Surgery On Left Knee To Repair His Torn Meniscus, Out 6 Weeks

Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace will have surgery on a torn meniscus in his left knee and miss the next six weeks.

2013/03/27

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Metta World Peace Has Lateral Meniscus Tear On Left Knee

The Los Angeles Lakers will take another blow after an MRI revealed that Metta World Peace has a lateral meniscus tear on his left knee.

2013/03/26

Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers sits on the bench during their game against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena on March 25, 2013 in Oakland, California. . (credit: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Lakers Lead For Playoff Spot Down To One After 109-103 Loss To Warriors

Stephen Curry had 25 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds on a sprained right ankle, and the Golden State Warriors held off the Los Angeles Lakers 109-103 on Monday night.

2013/03/25

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 22: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards looks to pass in the lane against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on March 22, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.(Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Ariza, Wizards Rally To Beat Lakers 103-100

Andre Hollins scored 28 points and Minnesota rolled past punchless UCLA 83-63 on Friday night in the second round of the NCAA tournament, a game that could be Bruins freshman Shabazz Muhammad’s last in college and coach Ben Howland’s final one leading the program.

2013/03/22

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Lakers’ Kobe, Gasol In Starting Lineup Against Wizards

Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol will both return from injuries as the Lakers try for an eighth straight home win Friday night against the Washington Wizards.

2013/03/22

James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets walks across the court past Al Jefferson #25 of the Utah Jazz at Toyota Center on March 20, 2013 in Houston, Texas.  (credit: Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Jazz Lose To Rockets 100-93, Are One And A Half Behind Lakers

James Harden had 29 points and the Rockets improved their positioning in the Western Conference playoff race with a 100-93 win over the Utah Jazz.

2013/03/20

Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers is fouled by Serge Ibaka #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center on January 27, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (credit: Harry How/Getty Images)

Gasol May Return By Friday

Pau Gasol may return to the Lakers lineup by Friday’s game against the Washington Wizards.

2013/03/20

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 27: Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts while playing the Indiana Pacers at Staples Center on November 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers Routed 99-76 In Phoenix

Luis Scola scored all 14 of his points, including his second 3-pointer of the season, in the fourth quarter Monday night.

2013/03/18

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