21 February,2011 11:03 AM IST | | Agencies
Kobe Bryant poured in 37 points to inspire the West to a 148-143 win over the East in the NBA All-Star game in Los Angeles today.
The Los Angeles Lakers guard also grabbed 14 rebounds to scoop the Most Valuable Player award for the fourth time in the mid-season showpiece.
LeBron James of the Miami Heat led the East with 29 points and 12 rebounds.
The West had the better of the opening three quarters, building up a 17-point lead going into the final period.
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The East, though, threatened to make up the deficit, but their fightback fell just short.
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