The Lakers outscored the Blazers 31-25 in the 4th quarter to surge to a hard fought win last night.  Kobe Bryant exploded with 40 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals last night.  Dwight Howard had another monster game with 19 points, 16 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocked shots.  Antawn Jamison (16 points, 6 rebounds and 1 steal in 21 minutes), Metta World Peace (11 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 1 blocked shot), Earl Clark (11 points, 5 rebounds and 1 blocked shot) and Jodie Meeks (10 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal) also pitched in for the Lakers.  The Lakers are now 27-29 on the year.