Kobe Bryant Plays 37 Minutes in Loss to Raptors

We are 11 games into the Los Angeles Lakers 2015-16 season.

This week, Bryant said that this season would “be it” for him unless “something changes”.

The attention and early productivity of other rookies may cause Russell to be overlooked, leading him to become a great buy-low candidate in fantasy basketball. When asked about the minutes exceeding the original plan set forth, Scott remained adamant that he had not exceeded the limits set forth, as Bryant’s average minutes on the season remain in the 30-32 minutes range. The Raptors squandered a fourth-quarter lead in Sacramento to start the trip, battled the Golden State Warriors into the final minute in a 115-110 loss on Tuesday and clinched a losing trip when they surrendered 34 fourth-quarter points in a 93-89 setback at Utah on Wednesday. He had 10 points Friday on five-for-13 shooting in a season-high 37 minutes. He took “obfuscation” to a level that would even make a politician blush when he discusses how Kobe Bryant going over his minutes didn’t really mean that he hadn’t gone over his minutes. After his performance against the Detroit Pistons – one that led to the Lakers’ second win of the season – Kobe said that he was dreading the walk to his vehicle after the game due to his injuries. “This is literally the second game that I’ve played 35 minutes or more”. Having played one of the toughest schedules in the league so far, reeling from three consecutive narrow losses that threatened to shake their confidence, the Raptors had the benefit of a “schedule win”.

“Bismack gives us a different look and Luis at the five gives us a different look”, Casey said after the Raptors worked out Saturday at Beverly Hills High School. “Everybody is not sure whether this is the last year or possibly the last year for him”.

But is average the best way to protect Bryant?

That leads to a longer recovery time. The team has players in the backcourt that could use more playing time, which would help keep Bryant fresh later in games.

Bryant said that the injuries that have ended each of his last three were not necessarily related to a heavy workload, although Scott has lamented that the minutes he played last season may have contributed to his torn rotator cuff.

Lowry is at his best scoring when he doesn’t need to serve the competing need of facilitating, something he’s been able to focus on more and more as Cory Joseph carves out a larger role alongside him. It’s just what they’re used to. The shoulder, the Achilles tear, it’s been there forever. “Just to get the opportunity to go against somebody like that is way out there and you definitely have to look forward to it”.