Kobe Suffers Worst Ankle Sprain Of His Career
DALLAS (AP/CBS) -- Kobe Bryant has left the Los Angeles Lakers' game at Dallas after coming down awkwardly on his ankle, but later returned halfway through the fourth quarter.
Bryant told KCAL 9 reporter John Ireland after the game that it's the worst ankle sprain he has ever had and thought he broke it.
Bryant fell to the floor after having the ball slapped away from him by Shawn Marion late in the third quarter. While Jason Kidd converted the turnover into a layup, Bryant remained on the floor in obvious pain.
After getting up, Bryant was limping when he took a few steps and called timeout.
Bryant went to the bench briefly before walking unassisted, but limping, off the court and toward the locker room. He returned to the bench early in the fourth quarter and was put back in the game with 6 minutes left in the game.
The Lakers ended up winning 96-91.
Bryant is questionable for Monday's game against the Orlando Magic.
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