Sony just ran a simulation of the Christmas Day game between the Lakers and the Heat using NBA Live 07. Bottom line: Kobe Bryant scored 47 points to lead the LA Lakers to a 98-89 win over the Miami Heat.

The game predicted that Bryant would lead score eight points in the fianal three minutes, including two clutch three-pointers. Bryant finished with 47 points on 17-of-27 shooting, including 5-of-7 from beyond the arc. He also added six assists and eight rebounds.

The Lakers trailed by three at the half, 43-40, but scored 31 points in the decisive third quarter to take a 71-65 lead into the final period. Miami clawed its way to within three points with 3:11 left in the game but Bryant stopped any hope of a Heat comeback by hitting the first of his two back-to-back three-pointers in the final minutes. Bryant nailed his final three-pointer with 1:53 to seal the win.

Heat guard Dwyane Wade had 28 points and nine assists and forward Antoine Walker scored 17 points and pulled down five rebounds in a losing effort. Shaquille O'Neal was held to nine points, including three in the second half, and pulled down 14 rebounds.

Lakers forward Kwame Brown reached double figures in scoring with 14 points and 12 rebounds while Vladimir Radmanovic shot 4-of-5 from beyond the arc and scored 18 points.

So there you go, now you can spend some time with your family (or games) on Christmas. Brian Crecente