Kobe Bryant, Derek Fisher lead Lakers in first quarter

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Although it was the second night of back-to-back games and perhaps the two older Lakers were weary, it was Derek Fisher, 34, and Kobe Bryant, 30, who were the best players on the court in the first quarter Friday night at Staples Center.

The solid play of Bryant and Fisher is what helped the Lakers open a 35-20 lead after the first quarter.

Bryant had 11 first-quarter points and two assists. He was four-of-seven shooting from the field.

Fisher had seven points in the first quarter. He was three for four from the field.

-- Broderick Turner