Lakers beat Knicks, 116-114, despite Gasol's absence

Kobe Bryant scored 28 points to lead the Lakers to victory against the New York Knicks at the Staples Center, 116-114. The Lakers played without its second leading scorer, Pau Gasol because of strep throat.

Lamar Odom, who started for Gasol, scored 17 points with 12 rebounds. Andrew Bynum also had a double-double with 13 points and 11 boards. Derek Fisher added 15 points and 7 assists. Luke Walton and Trevor Ariza completes the 6 players in double-figures at 14 and 13 points respectively.

Read more...