Los Angeles , CA ( Sports Network ) -- Kobe Bryant scored 31 points , including 13 in the final six minutes .
The Los Angeles Lakers captured Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series with a 104 - 99 victory over the Utah Jazz .
Los Angeles , CA ( Sports Network ) -- Kobe Bryant scored 31 points , including 13 in the final six minutes , and the Los Angeles Lakers captured Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series with a 104 - 99 victory over the Utah Jazz .