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ATLANTA, Feb. 3 --
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers today was named Western Conference Player of the Month for games played during the month of January.
Bryant averaged 30.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 2.42 steals in leading the Lakers to an 8-4 record in January.
Here is a look at highlights from the month for Bryant:
January 7 vs. Seattle -- Had 45 points, three rebounds and three assists in a 119-98 win over the Sonics.
January 12 vs. Miami -- Recorded 36 points, four assists, four steals and three rebounds in a 106-81 win over the visiting Heat.
January 20 vs. Clippers -- Tallied 26 points, 11 assists, eight rebounds and three steals in a 96-92 win over the Clippers.
January 29 at Phoenix -- Had 40 points, five rebounds and four assists in a 99-90 win over the Suns.
January 31 at Sacramento -- Recorded 38 points, five rebounds and five assists in a 124-113 win at ARCO Arena over the Kings.
Other candidates for NBA Player of the Month included Dallas’ Dirk Nowitzki, Houston’s Steve Francis, Minnesota’s Kevin Garnett, Memphis’ Pau Gasol, Phoenix’s Stephon Marbury, San Antonio’s Tim Duncan.
