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LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Kobe Bryant scored a game-high 24 points, including a crucial field goal with 45 seconds to play, as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings 105-103 on Friday night in the final preseason game for both teams.

Bryant, who had 17 in the second half, put the Lakers up 101-98 with his final field goal.

Lamar Odom, who had 19 points, had put the Lakers ahead for good, 97-96, with two free throws with 1:36 remaining. The free throws capped an 8-0 Laker run and wiped out a 96-89 Sacramento lead.

Kwame Brown added 15 points for the Lakers (6-2) and Devean George had 14.

Mike Bibby scored a team-high 20 points for the Kings (3-5) despite sitting out the fourth quarter. Sacramento's Brad Miller had 17 points and 10 rebounds and Kevin Martin had 15 points.

The Lakers led by as much as 48-34 in the second quarter before Sacramento began chipping away at the lead.

The Kings had a chance to win it at the buzzer, but Jason Hart's 3-point attempt bounced off the backboard.