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Bryant's 31 help Lakers finish off Jazz (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are moving on in the NBA playoffs -- as if that was really in doubt. With Bryant making everything from 3-pointers to a fadeaway jumper while falling on his backside, the Lakers ran away from the Utah Jazz on Monday night, winning 107-96 to finish the opening-round series in five games.