Lakers Beat Portland Trail Blazers

Kobe Bryant scored a season high 47 points as the LA Lakers inch closer to the playoffs 113-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday.
Lillard led the Blazers with a career high 38 points. Pau Gasol had 23 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assist.Dwight Howard added 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Lakers. Bryant was 18 of 18 from the free-throw line.