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NBA Scores & More: Derrick Rose Leads Bulls Past Spurs, Kobe Bryant Frightens Everyone

by Tom Ziller

Derrick Rose led the Bulls in all areas in an impressive win over the Spurs, and the Thunder were able to take care of the Sixers despite an atrocious third quarter. But the story of the night was Kobe Bryant’s turn as serial killer.

  • Steve Perrin

    Timberwolves Vs. Lakers: Kobe Bryant Plays, Kevin Love Sits, L.A. Wins

    Feb. 29, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) in the second half of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Staples Center. Lakers won 104-85. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-US PRESSWIRE
    Feb. 29, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) in the second half of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Staples Center. Lakers won 104-85. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-US PRESSWIRE
    Feb. 29, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) in the second half of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Staples Center. Lakers won 104-85. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-US PRESSWIRE

    Though the game wasn’t particularly compelling, there were plenty of intriguing subplots. Both Williams and Beasley have been linked to the Lakers in recent trade rumors. If they want to find themselves in purple and gold, they’d better hope that Mitch Kupchak saw Tuesday night’s game as well.

    With the win, the Lakers move to 21-14. They are tied for the league’s second-best home record at 15-2 and are now within a half game of the Clippers for the Pacific Division lead. The Timberwolves drop back to .500, 18-18 overall, 8-8 on the road.

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