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Lakers Get Huge Lift With Win Over 3rd-Place Grizzlies

Kobe Bryant had 24 points and nine assists, Pau Gasol added 19 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers stayed in the final playoff position in the Western Conference with an 86-84 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.

2013/04/05

Nash Questionable Friday Against Memphis

Steve Nash could return from a hamstring issue for Friday night’s home matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies, though, potentially easing the burden on the 34-year-old Bryant.

2013/04/04

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

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

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

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

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

Heat Rally From 27 Down To Beat Cavs 98-96, Extend Streak To 24

LeBron James scored 25 points as the Miami Heat overcame a 27-point deficit in the third quarter and won their 24th straight game, 98-95 over the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night to extend the second-longest winning streak in NBA history.

2013/03/20

Howard Scores 39 To Lead Lakers In His Return To Orlando

Dwight Howard scored a season-high 39 points, had 16 rebounds and was sent to the free throw line 39 times by his former team as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Orlando Magic, 106-97 on Tuesday night.

2013/03/12

Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers guards against Carlos Boozer #5 of the Chicago Bulls at Staples Center on March 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (credit: Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Howard Leads Lakers Over Bulls 90-81

Dwight Howard scored 16 points and grabbed 21 rebounds, Kobe Bryant chipped in with 19 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls 90-81 Sunday.

2013/03/10

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 8: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after making a three-pointer to tie the game and force overtime against the Toronto Raptors at Staples Center on March 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Kobe Helps Lakers Beat Raptors In OT To Put Them Over .500

Kobe Bryant hit the tying 3-pointer with 5 seconds left in regulation, then dunked for the go-ahead basket with 10 seconds left in overtime, helping the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 118-116 on Friday night for their second straight come-from-behind win.

2013/03/08