Dwight Howard Proving He Can Take L.A. Lakers Reins from Kobe Bryant

With Dwight Howard putting forth dominant performances in two of the past three games for the Los Angeles Lakers, it seems like he's finally proving that he'll be able to take over the team once Kobe Bryant decides to retire.

The Los Angeles Lakers scored their biggest road win of the season with a 99-93 victory over the Indiana Pacers—all while Kobe Bryant sat idly, yet wholeheartedly involved in the final three quarters.

Bryant's balky, swollen ankle allowed him to get through t...

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