Who says that Jason Kidd’s addition to the Mavericks makes them better? Apparently, Laker superstar Kobe Bryant had other ideas lighting up Kidd and the Mavs for 52 in an exciting 108-104 overtime win Sunday in Hollywood.

It was Kobe’s first 50 point game of the season and 22nd of his brilliant career. Following a half in which he missed five of eight from the charity stripe, the disappointed 29 year-old Philly native came out with a strong second half saving his best for crunch time.

Bryant heated up in the final quarter scoring 22 of his points including a perfect 13-for-13 at the line. He made 17 of his last 19 at the charity stripe to go 20-for-27.

Last season’s regular season MVP Dirk Nowitzki forced OT by making a trifecta with just two seconds to go tying it at 93. In the extra five minutes, Dirk scored nine more but ultimately missed another trey which would’ve knotted it again with seven seconds remaining.

Bryant continued his hot play scoring eight more in the OT to finish with 30 of his 52 in the final 17 minutes.

Former Net Kidd finished with 15 points, 11 assists and six rebounds. He had a chance for a three-point play after converting a driving lay-up but missed the free throw which would’ve evened it at 105.

“I felt confident at the free throw line, but I just left it short,” Kidd later told the AP. “To tie the game, I have to be able to step up and make that free throw.”

“It was great for the players and the fans; both teams had leads, both teams fought to come back,” Kidd also pointed out of the second of an ABC doubleheader between a couple of the West’s best.

Bryant finished 15-of-27 from the field making two of three from downtown, also adding 11 boards and four assists. Pau Gasol added 17, 14 rebounds and dropped five dimes.

Notes: The Mavs are 4-3 since acquiring Kidd. The Lakers have won 12 of 13 and stayed even with the defending champion Spurs, who went into New Jersey and defeated the Nets 93-83 on the strength of Tony Parker’s 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. It was their ninth consecutive win.