LOS ANGELES — Lucky to have a second chance, the Los Angeles Lakers grabbed it.

Kobe Bryant and Co. held on and are in control of the NBA finals — just barely.

Orlando rookie Courtney Lee missed a potential winning layup as regulation ended, giving Los Angeles another shot. Pau Gasol scored seven points in overtime as the Lakers, so dominant in the series opener, survived with a 101-96 win over the Magic in Game 2 Sunday night.

Bryant scored 29 points, Gasol added 24 and 10 rebounds, and Lamar Odom had 19 points for the Lakers.

Rashard Lewis scored 34 and Dwight Howard had 17 points and 16 rebounds for the Magic.