Kobe Bryant scores 40, Lakers hold off Blazers

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Kobe Bryant scores 40, Lakers hold off Blazers

The Lakers lined up alongside Kobe Bryant, or behind him, or something, when asked if they agreed with his optimistic belief they would make the playoffs. They then backed it up with a gritty 111-107 victory Friday over the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center. That's two in a row for the Lakers ...

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