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It's good times for the Lakers, Kobe and his fantasy owners. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Beast of the Night: Kobe Bryant had a very efficient night, finishing with 33 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals, while hitting 3 threes in just three quarters of work against the Pistons. He shot 55 percent (11-20) from the field, 100 percent (8-8) from the free-throw line and had 3 turnovers. Despite playing nearly six fewer minutes per game, Black Mamba is averaging more threes, rebounds and free-throw attempts (along with a higher free-throw percentage) per game.

Lines for Discussion:
Evan Turner: 3-8 FG (38%), 5-6 FT (83%), 11 Pts, 12 Reb, 4 Ast, 2 Stl, 1 TO

Chris Bosh: 12-17 FG (71%), 11-11 FT (100%), 35 Pts, 6 Reb, 4 Ast, 1 Stl

Lamar Odom: 5-8 FG (63%), 5-7 FT (71%), 15 Pts, 14 Reb, 4 Ast, 2 TO

Michael Beasley: 14-23 FG (61%), 3-3 FT (100%), 2 threes, 33 Pts, 7 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 2 TO

Kevin Love: 7-11 FG (64%), 8-8 FT (100%), 2 threes, 24 Pts, 14 Reb, 4 Ast, 2 Stl, 1 Blk, 1 TO

Blake Griffin: 12-22 FG (55%), 2-5 FT (40%), 26 Pts, 17 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 TO

Tim Duncan: 8-19 FG (42%), 16 Pts, 18 Reb, 5 Ast, 1 Stl, 2 Blk, 1 TO

Beno Udrih: 7-13 FG (54%), 3-3 FT (100%), 1 three, 18 Pts, 2 Reb, 4 Ast, 1 Stl, 2 TO

DeMarcus Cousins: 5-15 FG (33%), 5-6 FT (83%), 15 Pts, 10 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl, 2 Blk, 5 TO

Waiver-Wire Watch:
Sonny Weems, Eddie House, Luke Ridnour, Delonte West, Nick Young, Kris Humphries, Luther Head, Ronny Turiaf

Injuries:
Aaron Brooks (ankle): hoping to return in 2-3 weeks

Randy Foye (hamstring): looking to return tonight

Juwan Howard (nose): broke it last night, check his status

Troy Murphy (foot): whether he’s healthy or not, keep an eye on his delicate situation in New Jersey

Jeff Green (ankle): was a late scratch last night, monitor his status

J.J. Redick (back): hoping to return tonight

Andre Iguodala (Achilles): day-to-day

Steve Nash (groin): played through it last night, check his status

Greg Oden (knee): will undergo microfracture surgery on his left knee on Friday, out for the rest of the season; drop him

Brandon Roy (knee): out for the next two games, will be reevaluated next week

Yi Jianlian (knee): day-to-day

John Wall (ankle): day-to-day

C.J. Miles (back): left last night’s game early, check his status

Tracy McGrady (ankle): check his status