Bryant kept that spot on the NBA career points list until just hours before his death, when he was passed by current Lakers superstar LeBron James. Sacramento defeated Minnesota 133-129 in overtime, but just as in host Chicago's 110-109 win over San Antonio, heartache over Bryant's death tempered the joy of victory. But he was still struggling to wrap his thoughts around Bryant's death. The Rockets were without NBA scoring leader James Harden, out with a thigh bruise, and Russell Westbrook, taking a planned rest game. Utah fans applauded the game-opening Bryant tribute, one waving a sign saying, "Salt Lakers feel it too."

Source: The Guardian January 28, 2020 05:15 UTC