By Manila Bulletin LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Kobe Bryant put on a dazzling display in his backyard, scoring 37 points and capturing the MVP honors as the West edged the East 148-143 in the 60th NBA all-star game on Sunday. The Los Angeles Lakers guard Bryant also had 14 rebounds, three steals, and three assists, finishing just five points shy of Wilt Chamberlain's all-star game scoring record of 42 points. |