Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant (L) gestures against Barcelona during NBA Europe Live basketball game at Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona October 7, 2010. Barcelona defeated the Lakers by 92-88.
MADRID, Oct. 7 -- Euroleague champions FC Barcelona edged NBA champions the Los Angeles Lakers 92-88 in Barcelona on Thursday.
Pete Mickael scored game high 26 points, grabbed 13 rebounds in the game against NBA superstar Kobe Bryant.
Pau Gasol scored 25 points while Bryant, who is playing after a right knee operation, made two of 15 shots and converted 11 out of 12 free throws in his 25-minute play.
Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol (R) vies with Barcelona´s Fran Vazquez during a friendly match on October 7, 2010 at Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona.
Los Angeles Lakers' coach Phil Jackson (C) gestures during a friendly match against Barcelona on October 7, 2010 at Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona.
(AFP)
