PHOENIX (AP) Kobe Bryant scored 16 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter, helping give the Lakers their first four-game winning streak since December.

Bryant also had a team-high seven rebounds and five assists, Gary Payton scored 20 points, and Shaquille O'Neal added 19 for the Lakers in their sixth victory in seven games.

Amare Stoudemire had 25 points and 12 rebounds for Phoenix, and Shawn Marion added 22 points and 13 rebounds. The Suns have lost eight in a row.

MORE