Bryant inspires Lakers to first victory in 7 NBA games

The Bucks outshot the Lakers 47.1 per cent to 46.1 per cent but Los Angeles had an edge in three-pointers, making 10-of-27 (37 per cent) to only 4-of-13 (30.8 per cent) for Milwaukee.

When the Lakers win games, it raises a ton of suspicion.

“For me, it’s even more special because I want to appreciate every chance to come to this arena”, Bryant said.

Having been on the road for eight games over 13 days didn’t slow down Kobe Bryant, D’Angelo Russell and the rest of the Lakers, who ended a losing streak at six games. If the plays are there I take them. Earlier in the season Bryant would often wax poetic about giving the team over to his young teammates after firing up 20+ shots that night, but in recent games he has actually put his money where his mouth is. The 18 point margin of victory was easily the Lakers’ highest of the season.

“Either I was going to get through it or I wasn’t”, said Bryant, who believed he turned a corner in last week’s loss in San Antonio.

Also, it does not matter at all because he is definitely going to play in this game.

Bryant missed plenty of open shots prior to this five-game stretch.

Though Kidd claims the only punishment the players will receive is listening to his voice, it seems some members on the Bucks squad stole a few pages from their coach’s old playbook. “From the challenge of where I started at the beginning of the season to where I am now, I feel good”. G Jerryd Bayless isn’t on the trip due to a sprained ankle. Rookie Larry Nance Jr. threw down a high-flying dunk on Henson in the third quarter.