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Bynum, Kobe lead Lakers by Timberwolves (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Andrew Bynum bulled his way inside to 27 points and 15 rebounds, a perfect complement to Kobe Bryant, who scored 30 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers started a six-game road trip with a 132-119 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Pau Gasol scored 21 points for the Lakers, who reached their season high in scoring and beat Minnesota for the sixth consecutive time.