Kobe Bryant walked out of the visitor's locker room to a few dozen fans waiting with hugs and handshakes for the Los Angeles Lakers' star and a circle of reporters ready to stick a microphone near his face. Golden State Warriors co-owner Peter Guber also took his turn to smile for a photo with No. 24. Even when he doesn't play, everything in Lakerland still revolves around Bryant. Soon, it really will again. Andrew Bynum had 31 points and nine rebounds, Pau Gasol recorded a triple-double and Los Angeles beat the undermanned Warriors 99-87 Wednesday night in what should be its last game without the injured Bryant.
