Kobe scores 40 for 100th time in career Nov 18, 2009
Kobe Bryant hit 17-of-29 shots and a 3-pointer for 40 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals in Tuesday's win over the Pistons. This was Kobe's 100th 40-point game, putting him behind Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan on the all-time list. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bryant (40) gets Lakers back on track Nov 18, 2009
Kobe Bryant scored 40 points for the 100th time in his career and the Lakers avoided a rare three-game losing streak with a 106-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons last night at Los Angeles. Andrew Bynum had 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Lakers, who took a 28-point lead before surviving Detroit s fourth-quarter rally to avoid their first three-game skid in nearly two years, following back-to-back losses to Denver and Houston. (Boston Globe)
Kobe gets 100th 40-point game, Lakers avoid rare 3-game skid with 106-93 win over Pistons Nov 18, 2009
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, shoots against Detroit Pistons guard Ben Gordon (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in Los Angeles ... LOS ANGELES (AP) Kobe Bryant scored 40 points for the 100th time in his career, and the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a rare three-game losing streak with a 106-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. (FOX61, CT)
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In the National Basketball Association: Kobe Bryant scores 40 as Lakers defeat Pistons, 106-93. Reader Comments. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Memo to LeBron: MJ is doing fine without your help Nov 18, 2009
Kobe Bryant tried going down that road copying Jordan's walk, mannerisms and even his speech patterns but it turned out to be a dead end. It took him a while to figure it out, but you can't be like Mike, either at least not until you've got a half-dozen championships in the bag. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Lakers' Walton out of action for at least six weeks Nov 18, 2009
Kobe Bryant practiced Monday, a day after he made an early exit in the Lakers' 101-91 loss to the Houston Rockets. He revealed after the game he aggravated a groin injury in the first quarter that he sustained a week ago against New Orleans. (Xinhuanet, China)
Lakers, Pistons square off in LA Nov 18, 2009
Artest led the way with 22 points for the Lakers, who were slowed by a poor shooting night for Kobe Bryant, who aggravated a strained right groin injury in the first quarter. The reigning Finals MVP shot 5-of-20 from the field during an 18-point performance, but Los Angeles lost its second straight for the first time all season. (ABC 7 News, DC)
GAME REPORT: Lakers 106, Pistons 93 Nov 18, 2009
Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Kobe Bryant scored a game-high 40 points, grabbed five rebounds and dished out five assists, as the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Detroit Pistons, 106-93, at Staples Center. It was the 100th time in Bryant's career that he has scored 40-plus points in a game. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kobe drops 40 for 100th time as Lakers top Pistons 106-93 Nov 18, 2009
Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant goes up to score past the Detroit Pistons' Jonas Jerebko during the first half of their game in Los Angeles Tuesday. Bryant scored at least 40 points for the 100th time in his career, and the Lakers won 106-93. (USA Today -- Sports)
No winners in A.I., Jackson sagas; more Nov 18, 2009
Imagine a game in which an elite NBA player -- Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony -- touches the ball for about two seconds and doesn't shoot in the final three minutes of a one-point loss on the road. Wouldn't happen, right. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Trials of a sports prodigy Nov 17, 2009
Terence Simms, his coach/father, and Kobe Bryant are his favorite basketball players. Cheeseburgers and hamburgers are his two favorite foods, in that order, and he enjoys writing stories and playing video games when he's not on the court. (CNN)
ArashMarkaziInside The NBA Though still loved in L.A., Trevor Ariza is settling in with Houston. Nov 17, 2009
Former teammates Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher presented Trevor Ariza with his championship ring before Sunday's game ... As Ariza, holding his 19-month-old son, Tajh, picked up his championship ring from Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher, he received a standing ovation from Lakers fans who had chanted his name throughout the playoffs last season ... Before Artest could answer any more questions, Kobe Bryant stopped him. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Running To Daylight APSteve Nash has led Phoenix to 9 wins in its first 11 games, directing an offense that averages 110.4 points a game.While the Lakers and Celtics took some shots from aspiring contenders, Steve Nash kept the Suns running to the top of the West and atop Chris Mannix's latest Power Rankings. Nov 17, 2009
That's bad news for a group needed now more than ever: Kobe Bryant joined the Lakers' walking wounded when he left Sunday's loss to Houston with a groin injury. 7. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
* NBA: Stoudemire blazing hot as Suns edge out Raptors Nov 17, 2009
Lakers star Kobe Bryant scored 41 points in that game, but he had just 18 on Sunday. Bryant was slowed by a groin injury that he aggravated in the first quarter. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Lakers, Rockets go at it again in LA Nov 16, 2009
The Lakers, though, are hoping to bounce back from Friday's 105-79 setback at Denver, as Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum each scored 19 points to pace Los Angeles in just its second loss of the 2009-10 season (7-2). Los Angeles, which got 15 rebounds from Bynum, had its six-game winning streak stopped and will commence a five-game homestand Sunday versus the Rockets, Pistons, Bulls, Thunder and Knicks. (ABC 7 News, DC)
ROUNDUP Rockets hand Lakers 2nd straight loss Nov 16, 2009
Kobe Bryant scored 41 points in that game, but he had 18 Sunday. Ron Artest, who went to Los Angeles around the time Trevor Ariza went to Houston in July, added 22 points. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Hobbled Kobe, Lakers lose 2nd straight game Nov 16, 2009
Mortified, Kobe Bryant deadpanned ... A look at the highs and lows of Lakers guard Kobe Bryant's career. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kobe struggles with groin injury in loss Nov 16, 2009
Kobe Bryant struggled through a groin injury on Sunday, hitting just 5-of-20 shots on his way to 18 points, one rebound, three assists, and three steals. He apparently injured his groin a week ago, and aggravated it during the first quarter tonight. (MSNBC -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Rockets 101, Lakers 91 Nov 16, 2009
Kobe Bryant - Los Angeles ... Artest led the way with 22 points for the Lakers, who were slowed by a poor shooting night for Kobe Bryant, who aggravated a strained right groin injury in the first quarter. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lakers booed at home in 101-91 loss to Rockets Nov 16, 2009
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant aggravated a strained right groin injury during Sunday's 101-91 loss against Houston ... Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, left, is stopped by Houston Rockets guard Trevor Ariza during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, in Los Angeles. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lakers' Bryant aggravates groin injury Nov 16, 2009
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant aggravated a strained right groin injury during Sunday's 101-91 loss against Houston ... Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant aggravated a strained right groin injury during Sunday's 101-91 loss against Houston. (News & Observer -- Sports)
New lineup gives boost to Hornets Nov 15, 2009
"I tell you what: I went up against a competitor (Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant on Sunday), and I see what guys like that are thinking," said Brown, who hit his first three shots from beyond the 3-point line and finished with a game-high 25 points (8-of-14 shooting, 5-of-8 on 3-point attempts). "I had to come out aggressive. I thought I did a good job of spreading the floor. We were able to knock down shots and got out to a good lead. "But we were concentrating on defense, talking more, and we were... (Nola.com -- Sports)
Hornets seek to keep new drive going vs. hot Suns Nov 15, 2009
Although Brown had some difficulties matching up against Kobe Bryant, Brown turned things around quickly the next night against the Clippers, hitting his first three shots from beyond the 3-point line, exhibiting a confidence that helped to dissipate the fog that had enveloped the Hornets during a five-game stretch in which they lost four. "We were talking on defense," Brown said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Stoudemire looks to regainhis scoring touch vs. Raptors Nov 15, 2009
But Stoudemire also missed a dunk, open jumpers and a shot inside against guard Kobe Bryant during the loss in Los Angeles. Including games in which he has taken at least nine shots during his NBA career, Stoudemire has not experienced a worse shooting performance than the 2-for-15 outing. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Hornets Coach Has No Update on Chris Paul Nov 15, 2009
Paul, who finished second to Kobe Bryant for the NBA's MVP award in 2007-08, did not travel with the Hornets for their game against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Paul was injured and had to be helped off the court late in the third quarter of an 86-78 loss to Portland in New Orleans on Friday. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Nuggets come alive in second half to blitz the Lakers Nov 15, 2009
Web search enhanced by. Sunday November 15, 2009. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Sports Briefs Nov 15, 2009
There would be no LeBron James, no Kobe Bryant, no Dwyane Wade if there wasnt Michael Jordan first. I feel like no NBA player should wear 23. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
LeBron to switch number as Jordan tribute Nov 14, 2009
There would be no LeBron James, no Kobe Bryant, no Dwyane Wade, you name all the best players in the league right now and the last 10 years, there would be none of us without Michael Jordan. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
GAME ON! BLOG: Should No. 23 be retired NBA-wide? Nov 14, 2009
"There would be no LeBron James, no Kobe Bryant, no Dwyane Wade if there wasn't Michael Jordan first.". Added James: "He can't get the (NBA) logo, and if he can't, something has to be done. I feel like no NBA player should wear 23. I'm starting a petition, and I've got to get everyone in the NBA to sign it. Now, if I'm not going to wear No. 23, then nobody else should be able to wear it.". (USA Today -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Nuggets 105, Lakers 79 Nov 14, 2009
They outscored LA 29-8 in the quarter, as Kobe Bryant was held without a point, and the Lakers shot 4-for-20 overall and had seven turnovers. "They drug us," said Bryant. (USA Today -- Sports)
The Stubborn, Impatient, Self-Centered, and Absolutely Essential Rajon Rondo Nov 14, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
They beat the hell out of us Nov 14, 2009
Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points two more than the Lakers scored in the entire second half Kobe Bryant was held scoreless after halftime and the defending champs scored all of eight points in the third quarter of their 105-79 blowout loss to the Nuggets on Friday night. They beat the hell out of us, Bryant said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The Upside Of Waiting Isaac Baldizon/NBAE Getty ImagesMegastars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade haven't ruled out the notion of playing together next season. The whole LeBron 'will-he or won't-he leave Cleveland next summer?' speculation is actually good for all parties involved, including James' current club, the Cavs, writes Ian Thomsen. Nov 14, 2009
And we all know how it played out for the Lakers between their two "alpha males," as Kobe Bryant referred to his divorce from Shaquille O'Neal when each was in his prime. How would you assess the job Cleveland's front office has done building a team LeBron would want to stay with beyond this year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
LeBron plans to give up No. 23 as tribute to MJ Nov 14, 2009
"There would be no LeBron James, no Kobe Bryant, no Dwyane Wade if there wasn't Michael Jordan first."If you see 23, you think about Michael Jordan. You see game-winning shots, you think about Michael Jordan; you see guys fly through the air, you think about Michael Jordan; you see fly kicks, you think about Michael Jordan. (FOX61, CT)
Ron Artest, Lakers no match for Carmelo Anthony, who leads Nuggets to 105-79 win over L.A. Nov 14, 2009
Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest, back right, throws up a basket as Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, back left, and Lakers guard Kobe Bryant look on in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 ... Andrew Bynum and Kobe Bryant each scored 19 points to lead the Lakers, who sat their starters in the fourth quarter with the game out of reach. (FOX61, CT)
Prospective groom drops ring from hot air balloon Nov 13, 2009
The Lakers received their championship rings and raised their 15th title banner to the rafters at Staples Center on Tuesday before a sterling performance from Finals MVP Kobe Bryant as the Lakers beat the Clippers, 99-92, in the season-opener for both teams. Ohio woman hopes trick-or-treater may find ring. (Fresno Bee)
Recap: LA Lakers vs. Phoenix Nov 13, 2009
Kobe Bryant finished with 29 points and Andrew Bynum had 26 points and 15 rebounds, as the Los Angeles Lakers dominated the Phoenix Suns, 121-102, at Staples Center ... Kobe Bryant finished with 29 points and Andrew Bynum had 26 points and 15 rebounds, as the Los Angeles Lakers dominated the Phoenix Suns, 121-102, at Staples Center. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Decision Day for No. 1 Nov 13, 2009
But what makes Barnes, who patents his game after his favorite player Kobe Bryant, the best is his drive and work ethic. Known for 6 a.m. workouts and consistent gym time, Barnes is the ultimate gym rat, says Scout. (InsideCarolina.com)
Kobe scores 29, Lakers stop Suns' quick start Nov 13, 2009
Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, Andrew Bynum had 26 points and 15 rebounds in his return from injury, and the Lakers put the brakes on the Phoenix Suns' fast start with a 121-102 victory Thursday night ... Kobe Bryant finished with 29 points and Andrew Bynum had 26 points and 15 rebounds, as the Los Angeles Lakers dominated the Phoenix Suns, 121-102, at Staples Center ... Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, center, is double teamed by Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash (13) and Phoenix Suns guard... (News & Observer -- Sports)
School DazeThe NBA's one-and-done rule is not just dumb, it's un-American, explains Michael Rosenberg. Nov 13, 2009
After all, imagine how great Kobe Bryant would be if he'd gone to college. He might be. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Suns can't hang with Lakers in LA Nov 13, 2009
LOS ANGELES - The world-champion Los Angeles Lakers, with all their size and Kobe Bryant, are tough to beat on their home floor. The second night of a back-to-back set is a load for the Suns to handle on the road. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Lakers burn Suns Nov 13, 2009
Harry How / Getty ImagesLakers guard Kobe Bryant sweeps underneath the basket for a shot against the Suns during Los Angeles' win Thursday night ... LOS ANGELES - One moment after Steve Nash threw a pass into the stands in the third quarter, Lamar Odom found Kobe Bryant with an alley-oop pass for a behind-the-head dunk. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Northwestern's Coble might miss first month Nov 13, 2009
Northwestern Wildcats' Kevin Coble out possibly a month - ESPN Chicago. Updated: November 12, 2009, 3:52 PM ET. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
It's showtime for Mark Fox's Bulldogs Nov 13, 2009
6:48 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2009. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hornets fire Scott; GM Bower to coach Nov 13, 2009
Lakers 121, Suns 102 - Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, Andrew Bynum had 26 points and 15 rebounds in his return from injury, and host Los Angeles put the brakes on Phoenix s fast start. Josh Powell scored 14 points for the defending champions, who won their sixth straight and improved to 7-1 by snapping the Suns (8-2) four-game winning streak. (Boston Globe)
Cavs' Brown coolly handles pressure Nov 12, 2009
Well, Kobe Bryant calls on Hakeem Olajuwon to help him expand his game. Is it ever too early to handicap the MVP race. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Athlete of the Week Nov 12, 2009
Favorite athlete: NBA superstar Kobe Bryant. "The Lakers are my favorite team and Kobe is the best player in the NBA," Diaz said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
The Most Valuable Scout David Bermann/SITom Konchalski has scouted prospects from Michael Jordan to Kevin Durant for college coaches.He doesn't own a cell phone. He hates his answering machine. But talent evaluator Tom Konchalski has held the ears of top college coaches for decades, writes Kevin Armstrong. Nov 12, 2009
One thread extends from Jordan to Kobe Bryant. Before the 1995 McDonald's All-American game in Pittsburgh, the participants -- including Bryant -- watched a taped video message from Jordan, who ended, "I hope all of you reach your NBA goals someday. I'll be waiting and I'll be ready.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Men's Basketball Opens Highly Anticipated 2009-10 Season Friday Night At 7 P.M. Nov 12, 2009
Robbins was the second-leading scorer at Lower Merion High School, behind a player named Kobe Bryant. Brothers played locally at Benedictine and gives the Spiders three Richmond natives on their roster, joining and. (Richmondspiders.com)
Lopez's Simulcast Debut Draws 3.2 Million Nov 11, 2009
The show, which featured such guests as Ellen DeGeneres, Eva Longoria-Parker and Kobe Bryant, drew 1. 7 million viewers on TBS, where it will air four days a week. (Multichannel News)
Al Horford, the Hispanic Hawk that everyone loves Nov 11, 2009
They are fans of Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, too. They have an emotional connection with all of our players. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Richardson, Suns slide by 76ers Nov 10, 2009
Lakers 104, Hornets 88: Kobe Bryant scored 28 points, Shannon Brown added 15 and Los Angeles thrived again without its top two big men, beating visiting New Orleans. Trail Blazers 116, Timberwolves 93: Andre Miller scored 21 points, and LaMarcus Aldridge and Travis Outlaw each had 19 as host Portland built a big first-half lead and beat Minnesota. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kardashian wedding's big draw Nov 10, 2009
They married on September 27 in a night-clubbed themed black tie wedding at a Beverly Hills mansion in front of 250 guests including, including Seacrest, Kelly Osbourne, Odom's Laker teammate Kobe Bryant with his wife Vanessa, Chelsea Handler, Lara Spencer, Brittny Gastineau and Lala Vazquez. Even though she lived through the media firestorm that was the real event, Khloe herself was surprised that Sunday night's episode did so well in the ratings. (CNN)
Paul, Brown Lead Hornets' Rout Of Nuggets Nov 10, 2009
While Brown was woefully ill-equipped to guard Kobe Bryant in Sunday night's loss, the second lineup change made a discernible difference for the Hornets. With his steady outside shot, Stojakovic hit two 3-pointers and scored eight points in the first quarter while New Orleans jumped out to an early 10-point lead. (CBS News)
Just Like Old Times Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAe via Getty ImagesCenter Amar'e Stoudemire has averaged 19.3 points per game to help the Suns sprint to an early 7-1 record.With the Shaq experiment in the past, the Suns have returned to their running ways. They've also returned to their winning ways, writes Chris Mannix in the latest Power Rankings. Nov 10, 2009
(6-1)Think Kobe Bryant wants that MVP trophy back. With Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum nursing injuries, Bryant has stepped up, scoring 40-plus in three of his last five games to increase his average to a league-best 33. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Paul hurts ankle in Hornets' win vs, Clippers Nov 10, 2009
While Brown was woefully ill-equipped to guard Kobe Bryant on Sunday, both changes paid big dividends for the Hornets one night later. "I had to come back aggressive," said Brown, who hit five 3-pointers and made three steals. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Peterson benched by Scott Nov 9, 2009
Sunday night's start, and a defensive matchup against the Lakers' Kobe Bryant, went to veteran Devin Brown. Peterson watched in street clothes. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Bryant, Lakers burn Hornets Nov 9, 2009
Why else would Scott choose this, of all nights, to toss Brown into a potential inferno, making him the starting two guard against the Los Angeles Lakers and their other-worldly shooting guard Kobe Bryant ... "I said, 'Man, you get your starting chance against Kobe Bryant, which is going to be tough.' "But like I said, Devin is a competitor. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Thunder steal some Magic Nov 9, 2009
Kobe Bryant scored 28 points, all but two in the first half. Chris Paul had 15 points and nine assists for New Orleans, which made 36. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Bryant's strong first half helps Lakers down Hornets Nov 9, 2009
(Sports Network) - Kobe Bryant had 28 points -- 26 in a strong first half -- to lead the Los Angeles Lakers in a 104-88 drubbing of the New Orleans Hornets at Staples Center. Bryant shot 10-of-16 in the first half and sat out a large portion of the second half for the Lakers, who have won six of their first seven games. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Suns off to hot start Nov 9, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Roy's new book: Read an from "Hard Work: A Life On and Off the Court". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Thunder too tough for Magic Nov 9, 2009
Lakers 104, Hornets 88 - Kobe Bryant scored 28 points and Shannon Brown added 15 as host Los Angeles easily won its fifth straight game and second in a row without injured center Andrew Bynum (strained elbow) and forward Pau Gasol (hamstring). Kings 120, Warriors 107 - Rookie Tyreke Evans scored 18 of his 23 points in the second quarter, helping host Sacramento win back-to-back games for the first time in nearly a year. (Boston Globe)
Kobe drops 28 on Hornets in Lakers' fifth straight win Nov 9, 2009
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant dunks the ball over New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor in the first half on Sunday. The Lakers won 104-88 at home. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kobe's 28 points lead to easy win over NO Nov 9, 2009
Kobe Bryant led the Lakers to a 104-98 victory over the Hornets on Sunday, scoring 28 points on 11-of-21 shooting with two rebounds, one assist, and one steal. Kobe posted 26 of these points during the first half, driving at will and being aggressive with Pau Gasol (hamstring) and Andrew Bynum (elbow) out. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kobe Bryant scores 28 as Lakers roll to 5th straight win, beating Hornets 104-88 Nov 9, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) Kobe Bryant scored 28 points, Shannon Brown added 15 and the Los Angeles Lakers thrived again without their top two big men, beating the New Orleans Hornets 104-88 Sunday night. DJ Mbenga had 10 points and 12 rebounds for the defending NBA champions, who easily won their fifth straight game and their second in a row without injured center Andrew Bynum and forward Pau Gasol. (FOX61, CT)
