Bryant scores 65 points as Lakers end losing streak

Kobe Bryant scored 65 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers end a seven-game losing streak with a 116-111 overtime victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

It was the second-highest point total in Bryant's 10-year NBA career. He scored 81 points against Toronto in 2006.

The Lakers guard contributed 24 of his team's 30 points in the fourth quarter and added nine more in overtime, which he forced with his fourth three-pointer of the fourth period with 17 seconds remaining.

Portland led 96-89 with 1:53 to go in regulation, but Bryant outscored the Blazers 9-2 on three three-pointers to send the game into overtime at 98-98. Bryant's three-pointer broke a 108-108 tie with 44 seconds left to seal the Lakers' win.