Pivot Points: The Lakers Find Life in Their Kobe-Less Existence

No Kobe Bryant, no Andrew Bynum, no problem. The Los Angeles Lakers won their second straight game without their injured leader, and did it in convincing fashion—disposing of the San Antonio Spurs 101-89 on Monday night.

In the absence of their hobbled superstar, the Lakers are learning to depend on each other—and the results have been encouraging, as each member of the supporting cast has been forced to place faith in their own talents.

In Portland, it was Ron Artest leading...

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