Howard returned the next game after missing three games, but the Lakers lost 116–95 to the Boston Celtics. They finished their road trip 4–3 after a loss to the defending NBA champion Miami Heat. The Lakers were tied at the half and trailed the Heat by only five entering the final period, but committed eight turnovers in the final 10 minutes. In their next game at home, Bryant had eight turnovers and scored only four points—his lowest since a two-point game in his second season 1998—but had nine assists in a win over a weak Phoenix team. In their last game before the All-Star break, they were outscored by the Clippers 15–0 to start the game and lost 125–101, clinching the season series for the Clippers for the first time in 20 years since 1992–93. The Lakers entered the break 25–29 after winning 8 of their last 12 games. They were represented at the All-Star Game by Bryant and Howard, who were both starters.