SB Nation Los Angeles - Lakers Vs. Nets: L.A. Holds On For Third Straight Winhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48949/la-fave.png2012-04-03T23:15:51-07:00http://losangeles.sbnation.com/rss/stream/26874512012-04-03T23:15:51-07:002012-04-03T23:15:51-07:00Lakers Vs. Nets Final Score: Kobe Bryant Three Seals 91-87 Win
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<p><font size="2">Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Kobe Bryant rattled in the game-sealing three-pointer with 6.8 seconds left in regulation, as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Lakers</a> survived the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-jersey-nets">Nets</a>' late rally and pulled out a 91-87 win at Staples Center.</font></p>
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<p>Bryant finished with 24 points, including the go-ahead bucket with 71 seconds to play and a three-pointer that bounced off the rim no less than five times in the closing seconds.</p>
<p>Los Angeles won its third straight game despite being without center <span>Andrew Bynum</span>, who was sidelined due to an ankle injury. <span>Pau Gasol</span> stepped up with 22 points and 12 rebounds in Bynum's absence, while Ramon Sessions added 19 points and 11 assists for the Pacific Division leaders.</p>
<p>Deron Williams had 20 points for the Nets, who received 18 points and 15 rebounds from <span>Kris Humphries</span> but had their three-game winning streak snapped and dropped their eighth straight against LA.</p>
<p>Holding a double-digit lead in the fourth, the Lakers seemingly went on cruise control in anticipation of Wednesday's bout against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.clipsnation.com/">Clippers</a>, who trail the division leaders by 1 1/2 games.</p>
<p>The Nets trailed by a dozen, 78-66 entering the fourth, but cut the deficit to 84-83 thanks to an 11-2 run that <span>Gerald Wallace</span> capped with a drive to the basket with just over two minutes remaining.</p>
<p>Metta World Peace scored at the other end, and Williams made a deep three- pointer to tie it at 86-all with 1:29 to play.</p>
<p>Bryant put the Lakers back on top on a turnaround jumper, and World Peace was called for his sixth foul as Wallace was driving the lane in the final minute.</p>
<p>Wallace missed the first free throw and made the second to keep New Jersey from tying things again, and an offensive rebound followed by a replay reversal of an out-of-bounds call gave the Lakers the ball with 10.8 seconds remaining.</p>
<p>With the shot clock winding down, Bryant fired from 26 feet out and got several generous bounces off the rim to seal the suddenly close decision.</p>
<p>"We like to make it interesting. When we get a double-digit lead we tend to relax or the other team doesn't want to be embarrassed," Lakers head coach <span>Mike Brown</span> said.</p>
<p>The Lakers shot 75 percent (15-of-20) from the field in the first quarter, which ended with Josh McRoberts hitting a 19-footer following an unsightly coast-to-coast dribbling display.</p>
<p>The buzzer-beater gave the Lakers a 32-23 lead, which was extended to 58-45 at the break behind a 10-point effort by Gasol in the second quarter.</p>
<p>"We have to get off to a better start," Nets head coach Avery Johnson said.</p>
<p>Game Notes</p>
<p>Despite being without Bynum, the Lakers held a 50-38 rebounding advantage and scored 10 more points in the paint (42-32)...Wallace finished with 19 points for New Jersey, which forced 16 turnovers.</p>
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https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-lakers/2012/4/3/2924501/lakers-vs-nets-final-score-kobe-bryant-three-pointerEric Stephen2012-04-03T15:08:03-07:002012-04-03T15:08:03-07:00Andrew Bynum: Lakers Center Reportedly Fined, Out Against Nets
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<p>Andrew Bynum has been fined by the Los Angeles Lakers for disciplinary reasons and is out against the New Jersey Nets due to an ankle sprain. </p> <p><span>Andrew Bynum</span> of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Los Angeles Lakers</a> has never played any better on the court. His production is at a high level and he's stayed relatively healthy. Bynum is averaging career highs in points and rebounds and is shooting over 58% from the field.</p>
<p>Off the court though, his conduct has been lacking. He has constantly quarreled with the coaching staff. He has struggled to maintain his temparament on the court, and he has often spurned coaching from the Lakers staff. He has paid the price for these issues. <a target="_blank" href="http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/7771310/sources-los-angeles-lakers-andrew-bynum-fined-undisclosed-amount-numerous-infractions">Dave McMenamin of ESPN Los Angeles files this report</a>.</p>
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<p>Bynum recently was fined an undisclosed amount for "numerous infractions," multiple sources confirmed to ESPNLosAngeles.com. One of the stunts that warranted the fine from the team was Bynum blowing off a meeting with Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak.</p>
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<p>In basketball news, Bynum injured his ankle with a moderate sprain on the left foot in a win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/">Golden State Warriors</a> last Sunday. He will probably be out against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-jersey-nets">New Jersey Nets</a>, but this is a minor issue compared to his disciplinary issues.</p>
<p><i><b>To discuss the cantankerous Bynum with Lakers fans, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.silverscreenandroll.com">head to Silver Screen and Roll</a>. To talk about the game with Nets fans, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.netsdaily.com">go to Nets Daily</a>. </b></i></p>
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Los Angeles Lakers</a> won a pair of home games over the weekend, and hold a game-and-a-half lead over the crosstown rival <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.clipsnation.com/">Clippers</a> for the Pacific Division lead. But the Lakers have a busy week ahead with a pair of back-to-back sets, including a Wednesday showdown against the Clippers. Here is a look at the weekly schedule for the Lakers:</p>
<p><b>Tuesday - New Jersey at Lakers (7:30 p.m., Fox Sports West)</b>: The good thing for the Lakers this week is that even though they play four games in a five-day stretch, the first three are at Staples Center, where the Lakers have beaten the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-jersey-nets">Nets</a> three straight times. The Lakers have won their last seven contests against New Jersey.</p>
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<p><b>Wednesday - Lakers at Clippers (7:30 p.m., KCAL, Prime Ticket, ESPN)</b>: This is the most important game of the week for both teams, as not only are they separated by just one game in the loss column, this game will also determine the tiebreaker as they have split two previous meetings this season.</p>
<p><b>Friday - Houston at Lakers (7:30 p.m., Fox Sports West)</b>: The Lakers and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/">Rockets</a> have split two games this season, with each team winning at home.</p>
<p><b>Saturday - Lakers at Phoenix (7:00 p.m., KCAL)</b>: The Lakers have beaten the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/">Suns</a> twice this season in Los Angeles, but lost 102-90 in Arizona on February 19. The Lakers are 11-15 on the road this season.</p>
<p><i><b>For more news and information on Lakers basketball, be sure to read <a target="_blank" href="http://www.silverscreenandroll.com">Silver Screen and Roll</a>.</b></i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-lakers/2012/4/2/2919870/2012-los-angeles-lakers-nba-schedule-clippers-nba-playoffs-staples-centerEric Stephen