Dwight Howard and Kobe Bryant formed a dominate inside-outside combination to maintain the Los Angeles Lakers’ winning momentum with a 104-88 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.Howard ruled the inside with 31 points and 16 rebounds in his second game since missing three with a shoulder injury, while Bryant controlled the perimeter with 31 and six assists.It was the Lakers (17-21) second straight win after enduring a six-game losing streak.After taking a seven-point lead at halftime, the home Lakers ran away from the Bucks in the fourth quarter where they opened with a 21-7 run that provided a 100-80 lead.Showing newfound teamwork, Los Angeles compiled 30 assists on the night while shooting 50 percent from the floor.Agencies
