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Lakers snap 5-game skid vs. Cavs 105-88 (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Kobe Bryant and LeBron James tussled to a virtual standoff Monday night. But Bryant's supporting cast was far more effective, and that was the difference as the Los Angeles Lakers beat Cleveland 105-88 to snap a five-game losing streak to the Cavaliers. Bryant had 20 points, six rebounds and 12 assists while shooting 9-of-22.