Lewis leads Magic to victory

players score in double figures.

Prior to tip-off, NBA Commissioner David Stern presented Bryant with his first career MVP trophy.

Bryant briefly addressed the capacity crowd to a roaring ovation before being mobbed in congratulatory fashion by his team-mates.

Bryant responded with another signature performance, collecting eight rebounds and six assists to help the Lakers' offence spread the floor.

Fisher, who played for the Jazz as they reached the conference finals last year, nailed a key three-pointer from the top of the key to push the Lakers' advantage to 104-94 with 4:55 remaining after Utah had crawled to within six points minutes earlier.

After a three-point play by the Jazz, Bryant sliced through the lane and found Pau Gasol underneath for a dunk that resulted in a 10-point lead with 2:40 left.

Bryant added a pair of free throws to keep the margin at double figures with just under a minute left.