Kobe Bryant's 40 not enough as Lakers streak ends; Knicks win at buzzer

Late in the first quarter of the Lakers Christmas Day matchup against the Knicks, Metta World Peace terminated the dribble out top, and Carmelo Anthony was overplaying Kobe Bryant on the wing defensively in an attempt to deny him the basketball. Bad idea.

Samuel L. Jackson and Kobe are the best of friends. Check them out sharing a nice, sweaty high-five as Kobe heads to the locker room.

The Los Angeles Clippers had a fun time on Christmas Day, and that was even before they beat the Nuggets. Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and their teammates showed up to the Staples Center on Tuesday in full holiday attire

Kobe Bryant is off to a fast start, and the Lakers lead by two after one quarter.

Kobe Bryant has a very, uh, interesting sense of style. Don't believe me? Check out this super awesome fur coat that he's rocking for the Los Angeles Lakers game against the New York Knicks on Christmas Day.