Photos: Lakers vs. Cavaliers

Lakers forward Kobe Bryant and Cavaliers forward LeBron James embrace each other before the start of the game on March 10 at the Staples Center.

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March 10, 2016 12 AM PT

Photos from the last matchup of Kobe Bryant vs. LeBron James.

Lakers forward Kobe Bryant tries to steal the ball from Cavaliers forward LeBron James during the first half Thursday night.

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Lakers forward Kobe Bryant celebrates after scoring against LeBron James and the Cavaliers during the first half Thursday night.

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Cavaliers forward LeBron James reacts after a play against Kobe Bryant and the Lakers during the first half.

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Lakers forward Julius Randle dunks against Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson on Thursday night.

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Cavaliers forward LeBron James gets a Kobe Bryant elbow to the face during their game Thursday night at Staples Center.

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Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson tries to drive past Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith during a game last season. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

LeBron James and Kobe Bryant hug after the Cavaliers defeated the Lakers, 120-108, on Thursday night at Staples Center.

(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)