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Bryant, Lakers get a pass-and-fail grade in loss to Memphis - Bryant eclipses West as franchise's all-time leading scorer, but defers final shot to Artest, who misses to seal defeat to Grizzlies

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Lakers' all-time leading scorer had the ball in his hands as the final seconds wound down Monday night.

He rose over a defender, his gaze set on the rim. He moved the ball into position and then he

Passed!?!

Kobe Bryant zipped the ball into the hands of Ron Artest, who launched a 3-pointer from the right corner. The shot caught the back of the rim, bounced into the air and then fell away as the buzzer sounded and a sellout crowd roared.

The Memphis Grizzlies held on for a 95-93 victory over the Lakers, ending their four-game winning streak and giving them a 5-3 record on their eight-game, 12-night trip. The Grizzlies also ended a five-game losing streak to the Lakers.

The finish overshadowed a record-breaking night for Bryant, whose third-quarter dunk enabled him to pass Jerry West and become the greatest scorer in Lakers history. Bryant had 44 points on 16-for-28 shooting, tying his season high   Read Full Article...