Kobe Bryant Becomes L.A Lakers All-Time Scoring King As He Passes Jerry West

Associated Press: Kobe Bryant had 44 points and passed Jerry West for the top spot on the Los Angeles Lakers' career scoring list, but it wasn't enough as the Memphis Grizzlies got 22 points and 17 rebounds from Zach Randolph in a 95-93 victory on Monday night.

Rudy Gay led Memphis with 25 points, including a key 3-pointer with 29.5 seconds left.


Ron Artest's 3-point attempt from the right side bounced high off the rim as the horn sounded, ending the Lakers' four-game winning streak.


Bryant passed West's mark on a breakaway dunk in the third quarter. Bryant made 16 of 28 shots, including 4 of 7 outside the arc. Artest added 18 points, and Pau Gasol had 10 points.