Kobe Bryant breezed through the Philadelphia 76ers locker room and said to no one in particular, ''keep it going, guys.''

His homecoming game spoiled, Bryant said one final goodbye to Philly, which is winless no more.

The 76ers said good riddance to the longest losing streak in major U.S. professional sports - winless in 28 games dating to last season. And 0 for 18 to begin this one.

No more.

With the spotlight on Bryant during the final game of his career in his hometown, the Sixers stole the show and defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 103-91 on Tuesday night for their first victory of the season.

The Sixers remain tied for the worst start in NBA history with the 2009-10 New Jersey Nets, who also opened 0-18.

Playing with the shot selection of a pickup artist, Bryant tried to deliver a special performance in his finale.

He buried a step-back 3-pointer off the opening tip.

He hit another 3 on the next possession.

Bryant made it 3 for 3 and had the Philly crowd chanting ''M-V-P!'' as he turned back the clock to his championship form.

Bryant scored 20 points on 7-of-26 shooting and made four 3s.

Robert Covington scored 23 points and Jerami Grant and Nerlens Noel had 14 for the Sixers.