Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant shoots over Boston Celtics...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant shoots over Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen in the first half. (March 11, 2012) Credit: AP

LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant scored 10 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter and hit a go-ahead jumper with 41.7 seconds to play, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 97-94 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday.

The Lakers scored the final eight points in their 18th victory in 19 home games, stylishly finishing their third straight victory over Boston.

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