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L.A. Lakers +2' at SAN ANTONIO

Look for Los Angeles to build off Wednesday's big win in Houston and make it two in a row on this three-game road trip with a victory over the Spurs tonight in San Antonio.Kobe Bryant got fired up by the talking of Ron Artest Wednesday night and turned it on to lead the Lakers to the 102-96 victory as a 3 1/2-point underdog. He hit five straight shots down the stretch and added seven free throws to single-handedly pull the Lakers to the victory. He finished with 37 points and was obviously motivated by Artest's trash talking.San Antoino comes in off a 100-86 Tuesday win over Charlotte, cashing as a 5 1/2-point favorite. The Spurs have been without Manu Ginobili for a few weeks but they are getting great effort from the rest of the team to maintain their hot streak.The Lakers have cashed in four straight against the Spurs and beat them 99-85 as a 7 1/2-point favorite at home on Jan. 25 just 11 days after going into San Antonio and getting a 112-111 win as a three-point 'dog.Los Angeles is on ATS runs of 20-7-2 as a 'dog and 5-2 when playing the second night of a back-to-back. Look for the Lakers and Kobe to keep that passion they showed in the fourth quarter against the Rockets and come out of San Antonio with an upset tonight. Play the Lakers.

4♦ L.A. LAKERS