Kobe Bryant scored 30 points in a Lakers victory over the Mavericks.
Lakers Vs. Mavericks Final Score: Kobe Bryant Scores 30 In 109-93 Victory
Bryant highlighted the night when he caught a pass under the basket while in mid-air and then flipped the ball over his head for two points and the foul. He grabbed five rebounds and distributed the ball four times to complete his night. Pau Gasol followed Bryant closely with 27 points and nine rebounds. To mild surprise, Gasol sank a three-point attempt.
The Lakers received a strong game from its recent acquisition, Ramon Sessions. The guard scored 17 points off the bench on 7-of-8 shooting, 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. He added nine assists and pulled down five rebounds.
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Wednesday night’s game could have playoff implications, too, as Tom Ziller explained in his latest look at the NBA playoff picture:
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