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Hawks get past Lakers, ailing Bryant (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Kobe Bryant wasn't feeling well. It showed. Mike Bibby scored 21 points -- including an improbable 3 off the top of the backboard -- and the Atlanta Hawks took advantage of a tough game for Bryant, beating Los Angeles 86-76 Sunday to knock the Lakers another game behind Cleveland in the race for the NBA's best overall record.