Black Mamba from the West reigns supreme

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 on Monday.

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.
The East, though, threatened to make up the deficit, but their fightback fell just short.

East All-Star Starters

LeBron James - 29 points

Amare Stoudamaire - 29 points

Dwight Howard - 5 points

Dwyane Wade - 14 points

Derrick Rose - 11 points

West All-Star Starters

Carmelo Anthony - 8 points

Kevin Durant - 34 points

Tim Duncan - 2 points

Kobe Bryant - 37 points

Chris Paul - 10 points