KOBE SCORED 62 AS LAKERS PREVAILED OVER JAZZ IN O.T 136-125

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Salt Lake City, UTA - The LA Lakers once again proved why they are the team to beat in the Western Conference as they prevailed over rival Utah Jazz. Kobe Bryant scored 22 of his 62 points in the extra period, to stop the utah's rally, who outplayed the Lakers in the 4th quarter scoring 30 points and cameback from a 7 point deficit to force the overtime. Bryant added 10 assists, 6 rebounds and 5 steals, while Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum combined for 38 points and 18 rebounds. "I thought we had the momentum going into the extra 5 minutes, we can match them up with our great execution, but the 21 free throws' from kobe is just too much, c'mon, the ref's got to watch their calls" Deron Williams said, who scored 34 points and dished out 15 assists. Bryant said in an interview "I'll just do what i have to do, to lead this team until we get to our main goal. That's what were paid for, to step up and play in a high level"
Carlos Boozer scored 24 points and 9 rebounds while Kyle Korver added 19 points but fouled out in the 4th quarter trying to defend bryant.
NOTES: It was the 4th time this season Bryant scored 50 plus point. And 1st time to score on a double-double. Deron Williams scored his season-high in assist with 15.
IT'S TIME FOR OUR ADIDAS PLAY OF THE GAME:

Luke Walton sneaked a pass to a cutting Kobe Bryant for the "Black Mamba Facial" .. Wacha' gonna do Cj?
Up Next: Miami Heat (7-6) - Oj Mayo meets Michael Beasley.. Dwayne Wade versus Kobe Bryant (can he score another 50 plus point game?)