Kobe Wins 4th MVP in West’s All-Star Win

LOS ANGELES – Kobe Bryant won his record-tying fourth
All-Star game MVP award to the delight of his hometown fans,
scoring 37 points and propelling the West to a 148-143 victory over
the East in the NBA’s midseason showcase on Sunday night.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ veteran guard put on another show among
stars at the 60th All-Star game, also grabbing 14 rebounds and
overcoming LeBron James’ triple-double for the East.

Clearly pushing for another trophy against an East roster
stacked with rival Celtics and Heat, Bryant matched Bob Pettit’s
NBA record with his fourth MVP award in just 10 years.

James had 29 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for the East,
but Miami teammate Dwyane Wade scored 14 points before limping off
in the third quarter.