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NBA: LA Lakers 105, Oklahoma City 96

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) brings the ball up court against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Jan. 27, 2013.The Lakers won 105-96. UPI/Lori Shepler
1 of 4 | Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) brings the ball up court against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Jan. 27, 2013.The Lakers won 105-96. UPI/Lori Shepler | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Kobe Bryant scored 21 points and handed out 14 assists Sunday in the Los Angeles Lakers' 105-96 win over Oklahoma City.

Bryant hauled down nine rebounds. Steve Nash -- one of six Lakers to score in double figures -- had 17 points and Paul Gasol came off the bench to put in 16 for the Lakers, who posted a second straight win.

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Metta World Peace finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Dwight Howard had eight points and 10 rebounds for Los Angeles, which beat the Thunder for just the third time in their last 12 games.

Kevin Durant pumped in a game-high 35 points and Russell Westbrook had 17 points and 13 assists for Oklahoma City, which wrapped a six-game road trip 3-3.

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