Kobe Bryant scored 31 points in a 111-107 road win by the Los Angeles Lakers at the Denver Nuggets.

Bryant was asked if the performance gives him second thoughts about his retirement.

"Zero. Not even an inkling," he said.

Bryant also played strong defense on Will Barton, who had 23 points in the first half.

"I can still play a little bit," said Bryant. "It was a great test for me tonight to see if I could still play both ends of the floor."