Kobe-less Lakers edge Spurs, hold on to eighth

LOS ANGELES. An empty chair sat in front of Kobe Bryant’s locker Sunday night, and the Los Angeles Lakers realized they would have to fill it together.
Dwight Howard turned in one of his best games of the season, totaling 26 points and 17 rebounds. Net photo.
Dwight Howard turned in one of his best games of the season, totaling 26 points and 17 rebounds. Net photo.
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