LOS ANGELES (AP) Kobe Bryant scored 10 of his 27 points in the last four minutes for the Lakers.

Shaquille O'Neal added 18 points, 10 rebounds and six assists for the Lakers, winners of four straight and eight of 10. Corey Maggette led the Clippers with 31 points.

Warriors 90, Rockets 84

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Rookie Mickael Pietrus scored a career-high 20 points, leading Golden State to its third straight win.

Troy Murphy added 16 points to help the Warriors end a 15-game home losing streak against the Rockets. Cuttino Mobley led Houston with 25 points.