Pacers vs. Lakers Kobe Bryant scores 36 points and dishes out 13 assists as the Lakers defeat the Pacers 121-119 in dramatic fashion. Bryant's late surge gives Lakers win LOS ANGELES(AP) Kobe Bryant has become one of the best team players and leaders in the league. Still, when it's winning time, he wants the ball. With the game tied and the clock ticking down, Bryant ran off 23 seconds, then, with defenders lunging at him, coolly hit a turnaround, fadeaway jumper with 3 seconds remaining ...