Memphis, TN (Sports Network) - Rudy Gay scored 25 points, including a key three-pointer with 29.5 seconds remaining, as the Memphis Grizzlies edged the Los Angeles Lakers, 95-93, spoiling a milestone night for All-Star Kobe Bryant.
Grizz Beat Lakers 95-93, Rudy Gay Spoils Kobe’s Milestone Night
Despite the loss, Bryant tied a season-high with 44 points as he became the all-time leading scorer in Lakers’ history. Bryant needed just 28 points coming into the game to tie Jerry West for first on the franchise’s all-time scoring list.
The four-time NBA champion Bryant had 27 points following a slam with just over 4 1/2 minutes remaining in the third quarter. On the next LA possession, Bryant passed West with another dunk off a feed by Jordan Farmar on a breakaway.
The 31-year-old Bryant now has 25,208 career points in his 14th season in the league. He also moved to 14th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with his performance on Monday.
Bryant went 16-of-28 from the field on Monday, including a 4-of-7 effort from beyond the arc, for the Lakers, who ended an eight-game road trip with a 5-3 mark. Ron Artest had 18 points and five rebounds, while Pau Gasol chipped in 10 points and nine boards.
Zach Randolph finished with 22 points and 17 rebounds for the Grizzlies, who snapped a brief two-game skid. Marc Gasol tallied 11 points and 13 rebounds, while Lester Hudson had a career-high 13 points off the bench for the victors.
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