Bryant and Lakers outlast spirited Wolves

MINNEAPOLIS: Kobe Bryant scored 28 points to move past Elgin Baylor into 20th place on the NBA's career scoring list as the Los Angeles Lakers outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 111-108 victory Sunday.

Lamar Odom had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and Pau Gasol added 25 points for the team with the league's best record.

Ryan Gomes had 20 points and seven rebounds and Craig Smith scored 19 on 9-for-10 shooting for the Timberwolves, who committed 20 turnovers and lost their sixth straight home game.