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cheapbag214s · Posted: Fri 9:03, 08 Nov 2013 Post subject: March 27

Bryant's defensive play preserves Lakers' 120-117 win over T-Wolves
MINNEAPOLIS, March 27 () -- Kobe Bryant scored 31 points Wednesday and it was his defensive play that wrapped up a 120-117 win for the Los Angeles Lakers over Minnesota.Bryant had a chance to clinch the victory when he went to the foul line with 3.4 seconds remaining, but he missed his second attempt to leave the Lakers in front by just three.Ricky Rubio seized the rebound for the Timberwolves and he dashed down court in hopes of getting off a game-tying 3-pointer.Bryant,[url=http://www.tjmobiles.com]Gucci Pas Cher[/url], however, reached from behind and got a piece of the ball as Rubio let it go. The resulting shot fell well short, leaving the Lakers with their 22nd straight win over Minnesota.Los Angeles began the evening with a one-game lead over both Utah and Dallas for the eighth and final playoff spot. The Lakers ended a three-game losing streak.Bryant made 12-of-21 shots from the field while Dwight Howard piled up 25 points and 16 rebounds. Pau Gasol had 17 points and Steve Nash pitched in 16.Nikola Pekovic led Minnesota with 19 points and 16 rebounds.