The Los Angeles Lakers host the Chicago Bulls today in a showdown of two former NBA dynasties. The game will be broadcast on ABC but you can watch a free live stream of it by clicking here, but please, click on that link at your own risk.

Kobe Bryant's performance against the Toronto Raptors two nights ago -- when he hit three ridiculous three pointers in the final two minutes of the 4th quarter to force overtime, followed by a dunk in the waning seconds of OT to win the game -- has been the hot topic in NBA circles and rightfully so: Bryant, at 34 years old with over 17 years of mileage on his legs, is performing at an uncanny level. He's shooting a career high 47 percent from the field right now, in fact.

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This live stream of this Lakers/Bulls game should be popular, even without Derrick Rose, since the Lakers and their quest to make the playoffs are a national story in itself. At 31-30, they're currently in nineth place, but with the Utah Jazz flailing, the Lakers look like all but a lock to make the playoffs. 

Kobe is the the first player to record back-to-back games with at least 40 points, 12 assists and six boards since Michael Jordan pulled off the feat April 9-13, 1989, and the Bulls will likely be unable to stop him, even if Tom Thibideau's defense is legendary.

Remember when Kobe was almost traded to the Bulls in 2007? 

Wonder about that what if today as you watch this live stream of Lakers vs Bulls.