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Kobe Bryant scored 27 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 90-83 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday.
Bryant's 11 points in the fourth quarter ensured the Lakers improved to 3-2 on their eight-game road trip.
The Lakers improved to 30-19 and completed a season sweep of the series with the Hawks (18-29). It was the first time Los Angeles has swept Atlanta in a season series in seven years.
Bryant was 10-for-18 shooting and had six rebounds while Lamar Odom hauled down 18 rebounds and scored 15 points for the Lakers.
Joe Johnson led Atlanta with 27 points and Josh Smith added 20.
The Phoenix Suns overcame Carmelo Anthony's first career triple-double to beat the Denver Nuggets 113-108. Anthony had 31 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
The Utah Jazz completed a season sweep of the Chicago Bulls for the first time in five years with a 100-95 win at Salt Lake City.
Stephen Jackson scored 36 points against his former team as the Golden State Warriors beat the Indiana Pacers 113-98.
Dwyane Wade had 27 points and Shaquille O'Neal added 22 - his best scoring performance since returning from a knee injury - as the Miami Heat beat the Charlotte Bobcats 113-93.
Editor: Donald
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