LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4 (UPI) — Kobe Bryant scored 37 points and Andrew Bynum dominated in the paint Tuesday in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 108-99 win over Houston.

Bryant had six assists and eight rebounds, while Bynum scored 21 points and grabbed 22 rebounds. Pau Gasol added 14 points and Steve Blake scored 11 for the Lakers, who improved to 4-3.

The Lakers outscored the Rockers 32-24 in the fourth quarter.

Kyle Lowry scored 22 points and Luis Scola added 20 for the Rockets.

Houston kept it close until the final 4 minutes when Bryant hit three field goals and a free throw to put Los Angeles ahead 100-89 with 1:59 to play.

Los Angeles Lakers guard and former Maryland Terp legend Steve Blake(notes) is known for being a dogged competitor on the court. With that in place, most NBA players are known for being dogged competitors on the court. That’s how they make the NBA.

He’s never been known as much of a hot-head on the court, though. Until recently. Well, until a 9-year-old video from an old Maryland practice “recently” surfaced. One that showcases Blake getting all up in teammate John Gilchrist’s grill.

STEVE BLAKE DOES NOT FRONT.

(Also, when it comes to boxing and/or basketball, Steve Blake’s left hand stinks.)

Hat tip: ClutchFans.net.

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