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Its still possible Kobe Bryant could play Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
He has remained symptom-free for a concussion since Tuesday afternoon after a neurologist said he sustained the head injury Sunday during the 2012 NBA All-Star Game, said Lakers spokesman John Black. Since then, Bryant has passed neurological, bicycle, Axon and treadmill tests. Around noon...
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It's been almost five years since the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves. If they are to continue their dominance in the series, the Lakers might need to do it without Kobe Bryant.
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A broken nose and concussion could keep Bryant out Wednesday night when the Lakers...
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Banged-up Kobe nets 31 to spark Lakers
Kobe Bryant had 31 points, seven rebounds and eight assists while playing with a clear mask over his broken nose, and the Los Angeles Lakers returned from the All-Star break with their 17th consecutive win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, 104-85 on Wednesday night.
Bryant didn't miss a game after Dwyane Wade broke his nose and gave him a concussion with a hard foul in the All...
Kobe Bryant cleared to play
Kobe Bryant has been cleared to play Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to the team.
Super Kobe comes through again for Lakers
LOS ANGELES - If Nick Fury was really looking to add another superhero to his S.H.I.E.L.D. organization as they gather once again to bring the world back from the brink of disaster, he could have actively recruit The Masked Mambaaka Kobe Bryant of the L.A.K.E.R.S..
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Masked Kobe Bryant leads Lakers' blowout of Timberwolves
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Kobe Or LeBron? Okay, How About In A Mask?
As I’m sure you’ve heard, Kobe Bryant wore a mask to protect his broken nose during last night’s Laker game. You may recall that a young LeBron James also rocked one about seven years ago after Dikembe Mutombo’s elbow collided cheek bone. Upon learning that Kobe would be wearing the mask, I jokingly tweeted that we could now have a debate as to who’s the better mask...
Wade: I apologized to Bryant for foul (AP)
Dwyane Wade says he apologized to Kobe Bryant during Sunday's All-Star Game after seeing he had drawn blood with a hard foul against the Los Angeles Lakers' star. Wade says he also sent Bryant a message, saying he did not intend to cause injury. The Lakers say Bryant broke his nose on the play when he tried to drive around Wade near the basket and was fouled by the Heat guard.
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