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Kobe scores MSG-record 61 in Lakers' win (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Kobe Bryant broke the current Madison Square Garden record with 61 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers looked plenty potent without Andrew Bynum in a 126-117 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night. Bryant teased and pleased a sold-out crowd that took turns booing him and saluting him during an electrifying performance with chants of "MVP!