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Updated Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:22 am TWN, Reuters Kobe's 40 helps Lakers beat PistonsBryant, who struggled with an injured leg during the Lakers' loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday, posted the 100th 40-point performance of his career. βI did therapy around the clock just trying to get as healthy as I can to be productive,β Bryant told reporters after notching 40 points for the fourth time this season. βIt's a great feeling to think about where I started coming here at 17-years-old, to where we are today.β Will Bynum scored a team-high 24 points for the Pistons, who cut into a 25-point deficit in the fourth quarter to close the gap to 98-91 with 1:54 left in the game. Detroit (5-6) played without injured starters Richard Hamilton (ankle) and Tayshaun Prince (back). The Lakers are sill awaiting the return of 7-footer Pau Gasol, who could be back on Thursday against the Chicago Bulls. Subscribe to The China Post and save 25%. Click here |
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