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L.A. Lakers down Pelicans for second straight NBA win

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Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers leaves the court following their 99-96 NBA victory against the New Orleans Pelicans, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 4, 2016

Los Angeles (AFP) - With a lead slipping away again, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant showed his younger teammates how to put away an NBA game.

Bryant, 37 and heading into retirement after this season, drained three three-pointers in the final 6:07, scoring 27 points and grabbing 12 rebounds to lead the Lakers to a 99-96 victory over the Pelicans in New Orleans.