With Kobe Bryant watching, LeBron James’ triple-double powers Lakers to first home win

Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee, left, dunks against Denver Nuggets forward Mason Plumlee (24) and forward Juan Hernangomez, below, of Spain, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Former Lakers star Kobe Bryant greets Magic Johnson, president of basketball operations, during the second half of Thursday’s game against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)SoundThe gallery will resume i